Russia today condemned Ukraine for ratifying two bills on greater autonomy for the rebel-held east, saying they “grossly violated” a fragile peace deal.
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the adoption of the legislation by Ukraine’s parliament “in essence rewrites the agreements or, more simply put, grossly violates them” despite Kiev arguing it is in line with the February peace pact.
He objected to Kiev’s requirement that before autonomy is granted, the separatists must hold local elections under Ukrainian law, with international monitoring.
Lavrov said this made the “liberation of the territories that they say are occupied” a prerequisite of the law. “Kiev is …read more
Source: Daily News & Analysis
