8 minutes agoHoxhaj condemns Russia's return to Council of Europe
Periskopi(7 years ago)
(7 years ago)Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister Enver Hoxhaj has reacted sharply after Russia's return to the Council of Europe, since the same was excluded after having annexed Ukraine five years ago. Hoxhaj said today's decision by the Council of Europe constitutes a failure of this institution and a return to bad foreign policies. According to the deputy prime minister [...]
Hoxhaj said today's decision by the Council of Europe constitutes a failure of this institution and a return to bad foreign policies.
According to Kosovo's deputy prime minister, the return of the seat for Russia to the Council of Europe violates fundamental principles, values and the organisation's mission.
The Council of Europe must be a shield of human rights and a supporter of democracy. Shame”, Hoxhaj finished his post.
This decision has had numerous reactions from other states which are directly or indirectly affected by Russian influence.
In particular, harsh was the reaction of many members of Russian civil society who fled Russia and were forced to seek asylum in other states due to large-scale violation of human rights and freedom of expression.
