DISINFO: The West demonizes Vladimir Putin and closed the way to negotiations in Ukraine
SUMMARY
The West demonizes Vladimir Putin. It is creating a barrier to potential negotiations in Ukraine. This Western evaluation of Russia and its leader is making any diplomatic solution impossible.
RESPONSE
Presenting the West as an anti-Russian coalition participating in the war in Ukraine.
Western countries emphasize the personal responsibility of the president of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin for Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. As stressed by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Joseph Borell: “President Putin and his government started a war against an independent, sovereign neighbouring country. The behaviour of the Russian leadership constitutes a major threat to international peace and security.”
The question of personal Putin’s responsibility for the war crimes of the Russian army was raised too.
As far as peace negotiations are concerned, the EU Council Conclusions of 09 February 2023 state unequivocally:
"Russia must stop this atrocious war immediately. The European Union will stand by Ukraine with its steadfast support for as long as it takes."
The EU supports Ukraine’s initiative for a just peace, including:
- President Zelenskyy’s peace formula
- Ukraine’s 10-point peace plan
- a peace formula summit.
At the same time, the West supports Ukraine with military and financial aid for the country’s efficient self-defence, in accordance with the UN Charter Article 51, to stop Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.
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