The Romanian Parliament has condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine
The Romanian Parliament has firmly condemned the military aggression of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, after Moscow previously recognized the independence of the self-proclaimed republics of Donetsk and Luhansk on Ukraine's territory. On Monday, in a joint session, Parliament adopted a declaration firmly condemning Moscow's irresponsible actions, calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire and for the withdrawal of all Russian troops from Ukraine. Nicolae Miroslav Petrețchi, a representative of the Group of National Minorities, told Parliament:
"The Romanian Parliament reaffirms its full solidarity with Ukraine and the Ukrainian people in the face of Russian aggression and expresses its support for the humanitarian relief efforts addressing the people of Ukraine, including refugees on Romania's territory".
Nicolae Miroslav Petrețchi is also a representative of the Union of Ukrainians in Romania, and actually adddresed Parliament from Sighetul Marmației in northern Romania, which is home to a refugee shelter. Romanians have mobilized from the first day of the war to support their fellow neighbors, innocent human beings fleeing a country ravaged by war and choosing to seek safe haven in Romania. On a visit to Bucharest on Monday, European Commissioner in charge of home affairs and migration, Ylva Johansson, praised Romanians for their solidarity. "The launch of the Russian invasion on the night of February 24, 2022 is an attack on the lives and destinies of the Ukrainian people who wanted to choose their own path, a fundamental right in any democracy", the resolution of the Romanian Parliament reads. Parliament also states that, eight years since the illegal annexation of Crimea, Ukraine is punished for its sovereign decision, Russia seeking to rewrite history and to divide the world in spheres of influence by means of unprovoked and unwarranted acts of aggression. Here is MP Nicolae Miroslav Petreţchi again:
"We recall that Ukraine is home to a numerous Romanian community, contributing to the richness and diversity of Ukrainian society and representing a bridge between our two countries. The members of the Romanian ethnic community have been loyal and faithful to Ukraine, who understand the obligations deriving from this status. To a similar extent, just like all other citizens of Ukraine, they have legitimate expectations that their rights should be fully observed. The Romanian Parliament expresses confidence that Ukraine's commitment to democratic reforms, the rule of law and close relations with Europe will help fulfill all these objectives".
The Romanian Parliament has also expressed its full support for Ukraine's EU and NATO accession aspirations. (VP)
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