The television channel RT released statistics voting for a resolution authorizing the Russian delegation to participate in the June session of the parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.

for Russia's return to PACE Unanimously voted 12 countries: Andorra, Austria, Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Spain, France, Ireland, Iceland, Norway, Serbia, San Marino, Turkey. Eleven countries supported the resolution by majority votes of: Armenia, Belgium, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Croatia, Italy, Moldova, the Netherlands, Portugal and Slovakia.

Unanimously against participation of the Russian capital in June session voted Estonia, Georgia, Lithuania, Latvia and Ukraine. In Polish, Swedish and British delegations, the vast majority of MPs also voted against the adoption of the document.

Denmark, Finland, Liechtenstein, Romania and Slovenia have not decided.

The PACE in Tuesday night adopted a resolution allowing the Russians to participate in the June session. The possibility of challenging the credentials of delegations is maintained. The resolution also States that the rights of delegations, to vote, to speak and to be presented are not subject to sanctions.

then Russia for the first time in 2016 have filed a petition for a confirmation of its powers in PACE. However, several MPs challenged her. According to experts, Moscow " will defend ourselves in this dispute."

conclusion on the return of Russia in PACE caused a stormy reaction in Kiev. So, the Ukrainian delegation left the meeting room until Wednesday. In addition, Ukraine recalled its Ambassador to the Council of Europe for consultations.



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