MFA Comment on European Parliament resolution on situation in Ukraine of February 27, 2014

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine welcomes the resolution of the European Parliament on the situation in Ukraine of February 27, and the constructive and encouraging debate on the situation in Ukraine, which took place in Strasbourg yesterday.

We note that the key elements of the resolution coincide with the priorities of the new Ukrainian government, especially in the context of ensuring the territorial integrity, sovereignty and unity of Ukraine, activation of systemic reforms with the support and assistance of the EU and the speedy signing of the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the EU.

We hope that the clear position of the European Parliament fixed in the resolution on the prospects of Ukraine's membership in the EU in accordance with Article 49 of the Treaty on the European Union will soon be supported by the relevant decision of the Council of the European Union.

We are also grateful the European Parliament for the strong support of initiatives to provide Ukraine as immediate and long-term financial support from the EU and other international partners.