Ukraine: Emanuel Macron calls for targeted sanctions against Russia

Its president France, Emanuel Macroncondemned her Vladimir Putin’s decision to recognize independence of pro-Russian breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine and called for “targeted European sanctions” against her Moscowaccording to an announcement issued by Elize.

The French president called for an “extraordinary meeting of the UN Security Council”, denouncing “a unilateral violation of Russia’s international commitments and an insult to Ukraine’s sovereignty,” the French presidency said in a statement.

At the same time, the French president together with their leaders USA and her Germany agreed that they should respond to her move Russiasaid a spokesman for the German chancellor Olaf Solts.

He declined to specify what kind of sanctions he intends to impose West in Russia. He clarified, however, that Mr. Solts had a conversation with the French president Emanuel Macron and the American president Joe Biden after the speech of the Russian president Vladimir Putin.

The leaders expressed their determination not to weaken their commitment to territorial sovereignty. Of Ukrainehe underlined.

Britain: Sanctions today

The British Foreign Secretary, Liz Tracesaid tonight that the British government will announce the imposition of sanctions against it Russiaafter recognition by Putin of the independence of the two self-proclaimed “People’s Republics” of Donetsk and Lugansk in eastern Ukraine.

“On Tuesday we will announce new sanctions against Russia in response to the violation of international law and the attack on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine,” she wrote. Τρας in a post on Twitter.

It was preceded by the announcement of the British Foreign Secretary that the Moscow chose the path of confrontation instead of dialogue, emphasizing that “we will not allow Russia to violate its international commitments and go unpunished.”

Germany: Russia to recall

The Minister of Foreign Affairs Germany, Analena Berbockcondemned the recognition by Moscow of “Eastern Republics” of Donetsk and Lugansk and sent a message to Russia “To reverse its decision and return to the path of diplomatic and political settlement of disputes”, warning that the Germany and the other partners “we will react to this violation of international law”.

“Today (yesterday) President Putin’s recognition of the self-proclaimed ‘People’s Republics’ in eastern Ukraine is a clear violation of international law and a serious blow to all diplomatic efforts for a peaceful settlement and a political solution to the current conflict. Years of efforts in the Normandy and in the OSCE are being destroyed deliberately and for no apparent reason. “Russia’s commitment to a diplomatic solution to the crisis is a huge blow,” the statement said. lady Burbok and points out that the recognition “is also a further violation of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine, which we strongly condemn.” THE Germanyemphasizes the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, remains firmly on its side Of Ukraine “Within its internationally recognized borders”. “We will react to this violation of international law. That is why we are coordinating with our partners “, it is emphasized.

“Since 2014, Russia has committed itself to the full implementation of the Minsk Agreements and the relevant negotiation formats, the Normandy Group and the OSCE-mediated tripartite Contact Group. Russia has also committed itself to implementing the Minsk Agreements as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council through Resolution no. 2202 “, Ms. Berbok reminds and underlines that with her decision tonight,” Russia is violating all these commitments to the international community “.

“We call on Russia to reverse the decision and return to the path of diplomatic and political settlement of the disputes, in accordance with the Minsk agreements.

We reiterate our urgent call on Russia to de-escalate the threatening military situation on the border with Ukraine. “We explicitly warn against any military escalation on the part of Russia,” the German Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

Austria: Announces sanctions

THE Austrian government also condemned in turn the recognition by Moscow of “People’s Republics” of Donetsk and Lugansk and convened an extraordinary “crisis cabinet” for today, Tuesday, in order to decide on measures at the national level. The chancellor Carl Nehamer had a telephone conversation with its President European Council, Charles Micheland President of the European Commission for the coordination of action and in its context EU.

“Unfortunately, what we feared for days and which we warned about, happened. The Russian Federation has not fulfilled its commitments to withdraw troops. “I warned several days ago that this was probably a false withdrawal of forces,” he said. Mr. Nehamer and stressed that the Austrian government condemns its decision tonight Moscow. “We are in close consultation with our European partners to discuss how to proceed. “The crisis cabinet has been convened for tomorrow in order to discuss how to proceed at the national level as well,” the Austrian chancellor added.

UN: Violation of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine

Its general secretary UN, Antonio Guterressaid today that she considers her decision Russia to recognize the independence of Ukrainian autonomous territories “is a violation of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine”.

This is “incompatible with the principles of the United Nations Charter,” he added. UN in his announcement.

“The United Nations, in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the General Assembly, continues to fully support the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders,” his spokesman said. UN Stefan Duzarik.