Dupa ce Parlamentul rus a aprobat cererea presedintelui Putin pentru o interventie militara in Crimeea (Ucraina), presedintele Barack Obama a avertizat Moscova ca o continuare violarii dreptului international ar duce la "o si mai mare izolare politica si economica". Un comunicat al Casei Albe dupa convorbirea telefonica Obama - Putin de 90 de minute de sambata noaptea arata ca SUA nu vor participa la intalnirile pregatitoare pentru summitul G8 de la Soci (Rusia), calificind interventia Rusiei drept "o violare clara a suveranitatii si integritatii teritoriale a Ucrainei, o incalcare a dreptului international".
Ca raspuns, un comunicat al Kremlinului dupa aceeasi convorbire telefonica arata ca "Putin a atras atentia asupra actiunilor provocatoare si criminale ale ultranationalistilor ucraineni, sustinute de autoritatile de la Kiev", si spune ca "Rusia isi mentine dreptul de a-si proteja interesele si cetatenii din Ucraina".
Comunicatul Casei Albe cere Rusiei sa-si rezolve problemele cu Ucraina pe cale diplomatica si arata ca presedintele Obama a cerut Administratiei sale sa furnizeze asistenta tehncia si financiara de urgenta Ucrainei, impreuna cu partenerii internationali precum FMI.
Comunicatul oficial al Kremlinului mai arata ca presedintele rus i-a spus omologului sau american ca exista "o amenintare reala la vietile si sanatatea cetatenilor rusi din Ucraina si a subliniat ca in "cazul razspindirii ulterioare a violentei spre Estul Ucrainei si Crimeea, Rusia isi rezerva dreptul de a-si proteja interesele si populatia vorbitoare de limba rusa din aceste zone".
Comunicatul oficial al Casei Albe (Sursa aici)
President Obama spoke for 90 minutes this afternoon with President Putin of Russia about the situation in Ukraine. President Obama expressed his deep concern over Russia’s clear violation of Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity, which is a breach of international law, including Russia’s obligations under the UN Charter, and of its 1997 military basing agreement with Ukraine, and which is inconsistent with the 1994 Budapest Memorandum and the Helsinki Final Act. The United States condemns Russia’s military intervention into Ukrainian territory.
The United States calls on Russia to de-escalate tensions by withdrawing its forces back to bases in Crimea and to refrain from any interference elsewhere in Ukraine. We have consistently said that we recognize Russia’s deep historic and cultural ties to Ukraine and the need to protect the rights of ethnic Russian and minority populations within Ukraine. The Ukrainian government has made clear its commitment to protect the rights of all Ukrainians and to abide by Ukraine’s international commitments, and we will continue to urge them to do so.
President Obama told President Putin that, if Russia has concerns about the treatment of ethnic Russian and minority populations in Ukraine, the appropriate way to address them is peacefully through direct engagement with the government of Ukraine and through the dispatch of international observers under the auspices of the United Nations Security Council or the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). As a member of both organizations, Russia would be able to participate. President Obama urged an immediate effort to initiate a dialogue between Russia and the Ukrainian government, with international facilitation, as appropriate. The United States is prepared to participate.
President Obama made clear that Russia’s continued violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity would negatively impact Russia’s standing in the international community. In the coming hours and days, the United States will urgently consult with allies and partners in the UN Security Council, the North Atlantic Council, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, and with the signatories of the Budapest Memorandum. The United States will suspend upcoming participation in preparatory meetings for the G-8. Going forward, Russia’s continued violation of international law will lead to greater political and economic isolation.
The people of Ukraine have the right to determine their own future. President Obama has directed his Administration to continue working urgently with international partners to provide support for the Ukrainian government, including urgent technical and financial assistance. Going forward, we will continue consulting closely with allies and partners, the Ukrainian government and the International Monetary Fund, to provide the new government with significant assistance to secure financial stability, to support needed reforms, to allow Ukraine to conduct successful elections, and to support Ukraine as it pursues a democratic future.
Comunicatul oficial al Kremlinului (Sursa aici)
Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the United States Barack Obama on the American side’s initiative.
The two presidents discussed in detail various aspects of the extraordinary situation in Ukraine.
In reply to Mr Obama’s concern over the possibility of the use of Russian armed forces on the territory of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin drew his attention to the provocative and criminal actions on the part of ultranationalists who are in fact being supported by the current authorities in Kiev.
The Russian President spoke of a real threat to the lives and health of Russian citizens and the many compatriots who are currently on Ukrainian territory. Vladimir Putin stressed that in case of any further spread of violence to Eastern Ukraine and Crimea, Russia retains the right to protect its interests and the Russian-speaking population of those areas.
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