Britain in the OSCE: Ukraine's future is determined by Ukrainians, and peace must guarantee real protection from new aggression russia
Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the OSCE Neil Holland said. The future of Ukraine should be determined by Ukrainians themselves, and any peace agreement should ensure reliable security mechanisms, The Ukrainian government is committed to implementing measures that will make it impossible for Russia to repeat its aggression. He said this during a meeting at the OSCE in Vienna.
The main points of the British statement
Holland highlighted several key points:
The Ukrainian people decide their own future, Not Russia or anyone else.
Peace agreements should include guaranteed protection against future attacks by russia.
During the last round of diplomatic contacts, Russia, instead of being constructive, was, massively attacked Ukrainian cities with drones and missiles.
The Kremlin demonstrates double standards: it declares «readiness for peace», but at the same time puts forward maximalist demands and is trying to put pressure on civilians with bombing.
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According to the British representative:
«Russia knows that its position is absurd: to claim that it is serious about peace talks, while maintaining its maximalist demands and trying to force Ukrainian civilians to submit through bombing.».
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The UK remains one of Ukraine's key allies. London has repeatedly emphasised that:
There can be no «peace plans» without Ukraine's participation;
military, political and economic support for Kyiv will continue;
the international community should prevent any attempts by russia to impose its conditions by force.
The statement came amid intense diplomatic efforts and discussions on possible parameters for a peaceful settlement.
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