Facebook Twitter Pinterest Vygaudas Ušackas, outgoing EU envoy to Moscow. “Russia respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of its neighbours only as long as their geopolitical choices align with Moscow’s interests,” he said. That should include offering Ukraine a path to EU membership. The prospect of EU membership would send Russia a clear message about commitment to Ukrainian and Georgian democracy, and give the governments motivation to make important reforms. “It must be made very clear: the road to Europe goes via Kiev, with respect of Ukraine’s European choice, and adherence to the European security order.

Source: The Guardian September 30, 2017 19:45 UTC