Ambassador Kostiantyn Yelisieiev has provided the EU side with the documented facts that pro-Russian armed groups in Eastern Ukraine were supported by Russia and encouraged to impose tougher sanctions against Moscow on the EU summit (16 July 2014).

On Tuesday  Yelisieiev made such a comment to UNIAN agency, referring to the expectations of the EU summit  on July 16 and adoption of the European Parliament resolution on Ukraine on Thursday. According to the Ukrainian diplomat, he provided the partners from the member states, the EU institutions and Members of the European Parliament with the documented facts of direct support by Russia the illegal  armed terrorist groups operating in eastern Ukraine. "We draw the attention of European partners to the fact that after the approval of the of the European Council Conclusions of 27 June, which included a number of specific requirements to Russia, and with the success of Anti Terrorist Operation the facts of  Moscow intervention became more ferocious. The transfer across the borders of modern military equipment, which is in service in Russian army can not be considered as constructive contribution to the de-escalation of the situation in Ukraine", - said Yelisieiev.

In this regard, he expressed hope that following the meeting of the European Council of 16 July the EU would decide to impose tougher sanctions against Russia.

 "This is - the moment of truth for the EU. Expression of the solidarity with Ukraine would be consistent and logical step. Member states should put international law, common democratic values and common sense above their business and energy interests", - said the Representative of Ukraine to the EU.

 

http://www.unian.ua/politics/939808-ukrajina-nadala-es-dokazi-pidtrimki-rosieyu-separatistiv-ta-zaklikala-do-jorstkishih-sanktsiy.html

 

http://www.euractiv.com/sections/europes-east/ukraine-submits-evidence-russian-covert-action-303529