Chizhov: EP resolution critical of Russia, but there are positive aspects

Resolution of the European Parliament on relations with Russia for the most part critical of Russia, but it Has positive elements, such as interaction with the Eurasian economic Union and the mention of the current ceasefire, said the Russian Ambassador to the European Union Vladimir Chizhov.

on Thursday, the EP adopted a resolution condemning the actions of the Russian Federation in Ukraine. The deputies called on the EU to develop criteria that Russia must fulfill in order for the EU to remove existing or stop to take a fresh punishment. It also notes that the European Commission " it is necessary to study the mechanisms of EU cooperation with the Eurasian economic Union." At the same time, MEPs called on the EU to cancel the planned Treaty with Russia, for example, on construction of gas pipeline " South stream ". The solution is also a call for the EU to take measures to exclude Russia from the international banking system SWIFT.

" I would say that the text of the adopted solutions eclectic. However, this is not the 1st text coming from the walls of the European Parliament, which is not an example of harmony and consistency in presentation. He filled various positions. There is a certain attention-grabbing, for example, at the end of the solution Has a reference to the need for the Commission to explore modalities of cooperation with the Eurasian economic Union. This really was not. There are certain moments that you can positively look. I mean that welcome Minsk consensus that marks the current cease - fire, " Chizhov said, explaining the resolution.

Thus, according to him, in solution, in General, is dominated by very quickly a critical assessment of Russia "." We have carefully read the resolution, but to admit that it is acceptable from the perspective of Russian interests, I think, will be extremely difficult given the overall balance of the wording, " Chizhov said.

" Clearly, this eclectic approach reflects the balance of power in the European Parliament. We watched the debate, which was When obgovarivaya this decision. It is clear that there is complete unanimity, " the envoy said. According to him, " sort of dissidents in the European Parliament Are both on the left flank and right flank ".

" If you noticed, yesterday valaisiana agreement Union with Ukraine gave a very interesting picture, when more than a hundred and fifty deputies voted against, or abstained. In addition, they did a pretty harsh statements, certain even his appearance was trying to demonstrate disagreement with the General line of the European Union ", - said the Ambassador.


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