The Supreme EU Supreme EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrel is convinced that only the withdrawal of Russian troops from the territory of Ukraine will be a serious option for restoring peace and security.
This was a matter of a fighter’s telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmitry Kuleboy, who was held to discuss events in Ukraine, in particular, intensive rocket and unmanned attacks of Russia on critical infrastructure objects, including residential buildings, reports. External diplomatic service of the EU.
“The EU Supreme Representative most decisively condemned these barbaric attacks, which indiscriminately destroy infrastructure, residential and medical institutions, deliberately striking civilians and killing them. These are military crimes. The political and military leadership of Russia, as well as everything The guilty and involved in these and other war crimes committed in Ukraine will be held accountable, ”the report said.
Borrel also noted that Russian attacks “sharply contradict the cessation of fire, unilaterally declared by the President of Russia Putin.”
“Such a ceasefire does not change the fact that Russia will illegally occupy part of the territory of Ukraine. The withdrawal of Russian troops and military equipment from the entire territory of Ukraine within its international recognized borders is the only serious option for restoring peace and security. In the absence of such specific actions. In the absence of such specific actions. A unilateral ceasefire looks like only an attempt by Russia to win time to replenish and regroup its troops or restore its destroyed international reputation, ”the EU is convinced.
The report also said that Borrel “emphasized the EU’s determination to continue political, military, economic and humanitarian support to Ukraine in the exercise of its legal right to protect themselves and their people from Russian aggression as much as it will be required”.
“Supreme representative also discussed preparations for the next meeting of the Council for Foreign Affairs on January 23, 2023, in which the Minister of Foreign Affairs Kuleb will take part in the video conference mode. The parties also discussed the upcoming EU-Ukraine summit, the EU determination to ensure the effective application of sanctions and counteracting their bypass, ”said the service.