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"en.20120315.19.4-261-000"2
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"The EU is a strategic partner and direct neighbour of Russia, and we followed with particular interest the election process and public debate in Russia, and the large and lengthy protests in relation to last year’s December elections to the State Duma, and the presidential elections at the beginning of March. Concerns persist over developments in the Russian Federation regarding the observance and protection of human rights and adherence to commonly agreed democratic principles, election rules and procedures. The Russian Federation, however, is a full member of the Council of Europe and the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and therefore has an obligation to defend the principles of democracy and respect for human rights.
In my opinion, it is essential to adopt a critical attitude to Russia, but it is also right to fully support the modernisation programme, which includes dialogue on economic and political reform. This is the way to achieve the introduction and implementation of reforms targeting existing deficiencies. The criticisms of discrepancies in the preparation and organisation of the elections are justified, but at the same time it is necessary to make an effort to strengthen democratic rules for future elections. It is important for President Medvedev to secure adoption of essential reforms to the political system, and it is also necessary for the new Russian president to be ready to continue with these reforms."@en1
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