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EU CONDEMNS RUSSIA’S DECISION

Politics

The French Embassy in Armenia released a statement in which the European Union condemns Russia’s recognition of the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.

The EU chairmanship states that Russia’s decision contradicts to the independence of Georgia, the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity set down in the UN regulations, the final act of the conference on security and cooperation in Europe and the resolutions of the Council for Security.

In this context, the chairmanship states to advocate Georgia’s territorial integrity within the internationally recognized borders.

The chairmanship urges for a political settlement of the Georgian conflicts and intends to discuss the consequences of Russia’s decision,” runs the statement.