Not one of the diplomatic representatives of the EU and its Member States accredited in Russia ought to take part within the upcoming inauguration ceremony of Vladimir Putin as Russia’s president. The EPP Group expects a transparent and easy suggestion to all of the overseas ministers of the Member States of the European Union on this sense, states the letter despatched at this time by the Members of the EPP Group to Josep Borrell, the Vice-President/Excessive Consultant of the Union for Overseas Affairs and Safety Coverage.
“The presidential “election” in Russia was undemocratic and has no legitimacy, and subsequently Vladimir Putin’s presidency is illegitimate. However the provide of phrases on the world market has exceeded the demand. Now, deeds have to comply with. Following our resolution to recognise Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism, we must always not give Vladimir Putin any event to institute his “legitimacy”. That is why the EU and its Members States ought to boycott the inauguration ceremony,” stresses Manfred Weber MEP, Chairman of the EPP Group.
“The participation of EU diplomats in Putin’s “inauguration” is a complete farce and a shame. They are going to be pressured to congratulate him on his ‘re-election’ and applaud his neo-imperialist statements, which embrace open threats to Western democracies. The Europeans deserve a greater defence of their values by their diplomats,” provides Andrius Kubilius MEP and EPP Group spokesperson on Russia.
Within the letter, Members additionally urge the worldwide neighborhood to cease referring to Vladimir Putin as president of the Russian Federation as soon as his present time period of workplace expires on 7 Could 2024. In addition they advocate to stop all contact with Vladimir Putin, as he may have no political or ethical mandate to enter into any additional contractual relations on behalf of the Russian Federation, and as he’s the topic of an arrest warrant issued by the Worldwide Prison Court docket for his accountability for alleged warfare crimes in Ukraine and illegal deportations of Ukrainian residents, particularly youngsters. In addition they recall that that the “election” was held within the illegally occupied territories of Ukraine, which constitutes a flagrant breach of Ukrainian sovereignty and is a definite violation of worldwide regulation and particularly the UN Constitution. Even inside Russia, the “election” was neither free nor truthful. It didn’t meet the essential worldwide electoral requirements and thus lacked any democratic legitimacy.
Following the atrocities carried out by Vladimir Putin’s regime towards Ukrainian civilians, the Eurppean Parliament in November 2022, already recognised Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism and known as for additional isolation of the regime.
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