Geneva talks today will test Russia's true intentions - Hoofdinhoud
The European Parliament adopted a resolution on the eastern part of Ukraine today. ALDE are not only calling for restraint on both sides but also for extended sanctions against those individuals responsible for provoking unrest in the region.
Hans van Baalen (VVD, The Netherlands) ALDE Spokesman on Ukraine said
"Its seems that Putin has learned nothing from his illegal annexation of the Crimea and continues to pursue the same policy with the same means of deceptions and propaganda.
The Geneva talks that start today will be a good opportunity to test Russia's real intentions and whether they are genuinely open to constructive dialogue or not."
Guy Verhofstadt, ALDE Leader said
"What is happening now in the eastern part of Ukraine is totally unacceptable especially in the light of recent events in Crimea. If dialogue with Russia today in Geneva does not make Russia re-evaluate their strategy in Ukraine then the EU will have no other choice but to slap extra sanctions on those responsible to increase the pressure on Russia to relent."