[Marxistindia] Ukraine: Peace is a priority

[news from the cpi(m)]

February 25, 2022

Press Statement

 

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the
following statement:

 

Ukraine: Peace is a Priority

 

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) expresses its grave concern at the
armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine. It is unfortunate that Russia
took military action against Ukraine. There should be  an immediate
cessation of armed hostilities and the establishment of peace.

 

After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the United States led NATO has
been steadily expanding eastward, contrary to the assurance given to Russia.
The efforts to get Ukraine to join NATO would pose a direct threat to
Russia's security. Russia is also concerned about its security due to the
threat posed by the presence of NATO forces and missiles at its borders in
Eastern Europe. Hence the Russian demand for security guarantees, including
Ukraine not joining NATO, is legitimate. 

 

The refusal by the U.S. and NATO to meet the Russian security needs and the
belligerence of the US in sending troops to the region have further
escalated tensions.  For peace to be established, the genuine concerns of
all the peoples, including of the Donbass region in eastern Ukraine, should
be  addressed. The process of negotiations should be restarted and the
earlier agreements reached by both the parties should be adhered to.

 

The CPI(M) urges the Indian government to immediately take steps to ensure
the safety of the thousands of Indian citizens, mainly students stranded in
Ukraine and undertake measures to evacuate all Indian citizens.

 

 

 

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