Russia has
violated fundamental principles of international law, U.S. Deputy Secretary of
State Antony Blinken has said in Poland, Radio Liberty reports.
In his
speech at the Warsaw Public Library, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State focused
on holding of the unlawful referendum and Russia’s attempt to annex Crimea,
deployment of heavy weapons and thousands of troops along international
borders, support for Moscow-backed militants.
According
to Blinken, such actions violate the principle "that the borders and
territorial integrity of the state cannot be changed by force; that making a
decision on future of their country is the inalienable right of citizens in a
democratic society; that all members of the international community are linked
by common rules and have to pay for failure to comply with their
obligations."
"These
principles go beyond Ukraine and the borders of Europe. They are fundamental
rules underpinning the international order, which we together strive to build,
maintain, and change if necessary. By denying them, Russia intends to split our
transatlantic alliance, undermine our unity and contribute to the failure of
democratic states," the U.S. official said.
He
confirmed that support to Ukraine provided by the United States was unchanged
and that sanctions against Russia should remain in place until full
implementation of the Minsk agreements.
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