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Russia Offers to Help Ukraine
The only European leader who has not remained neutral in the conflict in Ukraine is Polish President Lech Kaczynski. In a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko yesterday, Kaczynski told him that “the best outcome for the situation developing in Ukraine would be honest and transparent early elections.”
The only country that has signaled its willingness to act as an intermediary in the Ukrainian conflict is Russia. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated that Russia is prepared to cooperate in the resolution of that conflict, is necessary.
Western countries are reacting more cautiously. U.S. State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said yesterday that the administration of President George W. Bush will work with any government in Ukraine that is formed democratically. “We are monitoring closely developments in Ukraine and urge all parties to respect the rule of law and resolve disputes nonviolently, in a manner consistent with Ukraine's democratic values and national interests,” McCormack said.
German, which is currently chairing the European Union, has urged the Ukrainians “to settle their current differences on domestic policy in a manner which complies with the constitution and democratic rules,” observing that “This requires moderation and a willingness to reach political compromise from all those involved.”
European Commission spokesman Cristian Humman said that “We do not consider Ukraine's situation as one that needs international help or interference. It is home affair of Ukraine.” She added that the political instability will not interfere with negotiations between Ukraine and the EC.
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All the Article in Russian as of Apr. 04, 2007
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