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"Madam President, irrespective of one’s position on this emotive subject, I hope that colleagues will share my relief that the ceasefire continues largely to hold, despite the tensions ahead of the 25 October 2015 local elections. I continue to question the practical viability of the two breakaway regions, bearing in mind the geography of the strategic points that remain in Ukrainian hands, and I am mindful that military units remain in easily—mobilised positions well within artillery range.
Judging by the Syrian-dominated headlines, one would be mistaken for thinking that all is now well in Ukraine. This perfectly summarises the reactive manner in which the West is conducting itself in contrast to President Putin’s dramatic shift in foreign policy. We are now playing catch-up – always seemingly two steps behind, where he has taken the initiative. Regrettably, President Putin is pulling our strings – from Ukraine to the Baltic and down into Syria, not to mention in South Ossetia and Abkhazia and Georgia.
These numerous serious security challenges mean that we must now move beyond the arguments of who is right and who is wrong, accepting that – whether we like it or not – President Putin is acting in what he perceives to be Russia’s interests. If we are to see a genuine workable peace, and not just frozen conflicts across borders, we are going to have to compromise on a solution to this conflict. That is real diplomacy. The fight against Islamic State is a perfect place to start that diplomacy."@en1
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