Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania On Situation in Ukraine
Statement of
the Chairmen of the Foreign Affairs Committees of Parliaments of Estonia,
Latvia and Lithuania
On Situation
in Ukraine
We are
following with great concern the events in Ukraine that have been created by
the insensitivity of the Ukrainian government towards the will of a great
number of Ukrainian people. It has led to dramatic clashes between the
protesters and the police. We urge European leaders to take a firm stand and
condemn the violence in Kiev.
New
legislation restricting basic democratic principles and human rights like
freedom of speech and freedom of assembly has given an excuse to use force
against protesters. We ask the Ukrainian government and protesters to negotiate
and find a peaceful solution by democratic means.
Continuation
of the clashes and repression will lead the country into chaos that will
benefit no one. We call to end the violence and agree on the roadmap of
necessary actions to end the standoff by negotiations, with the help of
independent mediator, if needed.
Marko
MIHKELSON
Ojars Eriks
KALNINS
Benediktas JUODKA
23rd of January 2014
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