Specifically, the first – should be carried out constitutional reform. ”
The second thesis
Moscow has no final clarity about what should be the future status of the current unrecognized republics. This is indicated by an extremely streamlined terms used by Putin to them, – “unrecognized”, “territory” and even “national minorities”. The only thing they have to remain a part of Ukraine with broad rights.
«Kiev authorities do not want to call it autonomy: they prefer other terms, talking about decentralization. Our European partners – it is their hand made corresponding entry in Minsk agreements – to decipher what must be understood by decentralization is the right to language in cultural identity, cross-border trade. Nothing special, beyond the civilized notions of what should have national minority in some European country.
It is necessary to adopt a law on municipal elections in these areas, and it is necessary to adopt a law on amnesty. All this should be done, it is written in the Minsk Agreement, in agreement with the People’s Republic of Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republic, with these territories.
By the way, the leaders of the breakaway republics have publicly stated that under certain conditions, meaning the execution of these agreements in Minsk, they are ready to consider themselves as part of the Ukrainian state … I think that’s this position should be taken as seriously as a good precondition for the start of serious negotiations. ”
The third thesis
Russia will continue to seek direct negotiations between the DNI, LC, and the Ukrainian government. Interestingly, Putin links it with the threat of sanctions. This can be considered an indirect confirmation of the fact that the armed conflict in the east of Ukraine may enter a new phase, as the West has repeatedly stressed that the sanctions policy is to expand in the event that the situation will worsen in the region.
“The problem is that today representatives of the Kiev authorities do not want even a single negotiating table with them to sit down. And this we can not influence. It can affect only our European and American partners.
And do not frighten us any sanctions.
We are here to do with it, it is not our position. We want to achieve the implementation of these agreements. ”
The thesis of the fourth
Despite all of this, Putin was evasive answer to the question about the possibility of “Crimean scenario” for the Donbass. The Russian president launched into a detailed reflection on the fact that the accession of the Crimea was not “annexation”, as it was called the Italian journalists, and “will of the people living in the Crimea.” Then he said that the situation in the Donbass “other”, pointing out that the people there voted for independence, and spoke about the future reunification with Ukraine in the subjunctive mood.
Thus, the question of the status of the Republic can be considered again suspended. This makes re-think about Abkhazia and South Ossetia, whose independence from Georgia has been recognized by Moscow.
«But the most important thing is that we all must learn – you have to always respect the spirit and the people’s choice. And if someone wants to have these territories remained part of Ukraine, it is necessary to prove to these people that, in the same state they will live better, more comfortable, more reliable, in this state, they will be able to ensure their lives and their children’s future. But to convince these people by force of arms can not be. These questions, questions of this order can only be solved by peaceful means. ”
The thesis fifth
Mr Putin insisted that the country under his leadership is purely defensive policy, a defense against the expansion of the West.
«The United States unilaterally withdrew from the [treaty] the cornerstone on which largely kept the entire system of international security – from the ABM Treaty.
Everything that we do – it’s just a response to threats that arise in our address. And we do it in a very limited scope and scale, but then that would provide guaranteed security of Russia. Or someone expect that we will unilaterally disarm?
With regard to the concerns of some countries about the possible aggressive actions of Russia – I think that only an unhealthy person, and in a dream, can not imagine that Russia suddenly attack NATO. ”
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