The European Union while condemning the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by armed forces of the Russian Federation, calls on Sri Lanka not to follow Russia’s illegal decision to recognise the proclaimed independence, and discourage other states from doing so
Russia’s recent actions with regard to Ukraine have been a blatant breach of the UN Charter and the Minsk Agreements. The UN Charter prohibits the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations. This military action is a serious blow to diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict peacefully. For years we have been trying to find a political solution to the current conflict. We regret that Russia has likewise not accepted invitations for dialogue in the forum of the NATO-Russia Council.
Russia is not only disregarding Ukraine’s sovereignty but is openly questioning its right to exist. This poses a serious threat to the rules-based international order which we have together vowed to stand up for around the world, including the Indo-Pacific region.
The EU calls on the international community to demand from Russia the immediate end of this aggression, which endangers international peace and security at a global scale. The EU calls on Sri Lanka not to follow Russia’s illegal decision to recognise this proclaimed independence, and discourage other states from doing so.
In the UN General Assembly we have to stand up for the inviolability of Ukraine’s borders and its right to make its own decisions free from external coercion.
The EU reiterates its unwavering support and commitment to Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders.
