Appeal from the Yabloko Party Congress to the Presidents of Russia and Ukraine: Conclude a ceasefire agreement!
Decision by the Yabloko Congress, 10.12.2023
Photo by Vladimir Trefilov, RIA Novosti
The nature and essence of the largest armed conflict in the centre of Europe since the Second World War – the conflict between Russia and Ukraine – is such that it has not had, does not have and will not have a military solution.
Yabloko has always opposed the military method of resolving interstate contradictions, chosen by Russia on 24 February, 2022, in favour of a ceasefire and the start of negotiations. Today this is becoming inevitable.
People wish peace and justice. The road to justice and building a new European security architecture will be difficult and long. However, every day of continued hostilities only lengthens the path, multiplies casualties and destruction, and ultimately deprives both Russia and Ukraine of the future.
The duty of responsible politicians is to protect the future of their countries.
We appeal to the Presidents of Russia and Ukraine with the demand to conclude a ceasefire agreement and begin negotiations on a future peace.
We call on the leaders of the United States, the European Union and China to support the conclusion of a ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine.
Nikolai Rybakov,
Yabloko Chairman
Posted: December 10th, 2023 under 22nd Congress of Yabloko, Congresses, Foreign policy, Russia-Eu relations, Russia-Ukraine relations, Russia-US Relations.