Russia must assume responsibility for disruption of Minsk agreements
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini has condemned the pseudo-elections that were held in Donbas on November 2, reads a statement released on the website of the European External Action Service.
“These so-called ‘elections,’ as well as any acknowledgement or recognition of them, are in breach of the letter and the spirit of the Minsk Protocol and we call on Russia to assume its responsibility in this regard,” she said.
The European Union believes that only compliance with the Minsk memorandum may peacefully resolve the crisis in Donbas. Mogherini said that the EU was particularly worried about continuing violation of the ceasefire, the resulting losses of lives and increasing numbers of internally displaced persons.
“The EU will continue to provide humanitarian assistance and calls on all parties to facilitate distribution of aid to populations in need, on the basis of non-discrimination, cooperation with established humanitarian actors and with the consent of competent national authorities,” Mogherini said.
