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"The joint resolution by the groups is clear and firm. The wishes of the Ukrainian nations must be implemented in accordance with the principles of democracy. I would also like to highlight the importance of those sections of the resolution that support Ukrainian unity and integrity. Ukraine is in many respects divided, but splitting the country up into two states would be harmful and dangerous. It would, if anything, cause new problems rather than solve older ones.
Ukraine should be given the opportunity for genuine independence. It must have a right to good relations and cooperation both with the European Union and Russia. The best situation would be one where we were able to build a multilateral partnership in which the EU, Russia and Ukraine were on an equal footing.
I am not happy with section 10 of the resolution. In my opinion we should state clearly that Ukraine, as a European country, has the right of accession to the European Union as long as it meets the conditions of membership.
The new Neighbour Policy for Europe should not be seen as an alternative to membership, but a tool to help our European neighbours along the path to membership of the EU. Now that Turkey has in principle been accepted as a member, the door must also be left open for Ukraine, which is a bona fide
European country."@en1
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