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Joint Statement Geneva Statement on Ukraine

EU News 178/2014

Geneva,
17 April 2014
140417/01

Representatives of the European Union, the United States, Ukraine and the Russian Federation issued today the following statement:

"The Geneva meeting on the situation in Ukraine agreed on initial concrete steps to de-escalate tensions and restore security for all citizens.

All sides must refrain from any violence, intimidation or provocative actions. The participants strongly condemned and rejected all expressions of extremism, racism and religious intolerance, including anti-semitism.

All illegal armed groups must be disarmed; all illegally seized buildings must be returned to legitimate owners; all illegally occupied streets, squares and other public places in Ukrainian cities and towns must be vacated.

Amnesty will be granted to protestors and to those who have left buildings and other public places and surrendered weapons, with the exception of those found guilty of capital crimes.

It was agreed that the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission should play a leading role in assisting Ukrainian authorities and local communities in the immediate implementation of these de­escalation measures wherever they are needed most, beginning in the coming days. The US, EU and Russia commit to support this mission, including by providing monitors.

The announced constitutional process will be inclusive, transparent and accountable. It will include the immediate establishment of a broad national dialogue, with outreach to all of Ukraine’s regions and political constituencies, and allow for the consideration of public comments and proposed amendments.

The participants underlined the importance of economic and financial stability in Ukraine and would be ready to discuss additional support as the above steps are implemented.”

Source and additional information:
http://eeas.europa.eu/statements/docs/2014/140417_01_en.pdf

Participation of Catherine Ashton at the 17th of April Ukraine talks in Geneva. 'Vice President of the European Commission and High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy Catherine Ashton, on the right, and US Secretary of State John Kerry, hold a joint press conference after the plenary session with Ministers of Foreign affairs of US Russia and Ukraine on April 17th, 2014 at the Intercontinental Hotel Geneva.' Date: 17/04/2014 Reference: P-025499/00-11 Location: Geneva - Palais des Nations (C)EU, 2014 URL