Mario Draghi condemns the Russian invasion of the separatist territories of Ukraine: “Unacceptable violation, continue the dialogue”. The premier then announces: “The sanctions are being defined”.
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Draghi thus opened his speech at the inauguration of Franco Frattini at the top of the Council of State: «I want first of all to express my strongest condemnation for the Russian government’s decision to recognize the two separatist territories of the Donbass. This is an unacceptable violation of the democratic sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
Ukraine, Draghi: “Strong condemnation for the decision of the Russian government. An unacceptable violation”
The main objective of the government is to avoid a conflict in the heart of Europe: «I am in constant contact with the allies to find a peaceful solution to the crisis and avoid a war in the heart of Europe. The path of dialogue remains essential, but we are already defining measures and sanctions against Russia within the European Union ».