Katrinis (KINAL): Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine poses threat to other reformist powers, such as Turkey

“The dramatic developments with the Russian military invasion of Ukraine do not only challenge the European but also the global security system. “.

This was stressed by the head of the KINAL Parliamentary Group, Michalis Katrinis, from the floor of Parliament, commenting on Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine.

“Putin is not just questioning the European and global security system, but he is pursuing a revisionist policy of redrawing borders using military force. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is an invasion and occupation of the territory of an independent state. The same is true of “It’s time for our partners and allies to realize this,” said Mr Katrinis. manifest clearly.

Mr. Erdogan himself is the one who in 2017, referring to the Treaty of Lausanne, had stated that “when everything changes, we can not be where we are then.”

Commenting on Europe’s stance and reaction, Mr. Katrinis stressed that “Europe, which is an economic giant, can not be a strong player in the geopolitical field, as long as it does not have and does not implement a common foreign and defense policy, as long as there are narrow and divergent interests.” of its Member States and as long as its political union does not progress “.

Finally, referring to yesterday’s decisions of the EU summit, he pointed out that he is leaning for triumphs from the government because he is simply referring the issue to the Commission and the Eurogroup.

“The European Union must financially support its member states and their economies to withstand the burden of energy increases,” Katrinis concluded.

SOURCE: ΑΠΕ ΜΠΕ