Political consequences of the Russian Federation's aggression against Ukraine

Amendment No. 4 | Doc. 15797 | 21 June 2023

Signatories:

Mr Oleksii GONCHARENKO, Ukraine, EC/DA ; Ms Ieva BRANTE, Latvia, NR ; Mr Normunds DZINTARS, Latvia, EC/DA ; Mr Oleksandr MEREZHKO, Ukraine, EC/DA ; Mr Arkadiusz MULARCZYK, Poland, EC/DA ; Mr Bob van PAREREN, Netherlands, EC/DA ; Ms Katarzyna SÓJKA, Poland, EC/DA ; Mr Markus WIECHEL, Sweden, EC/DA

Origin

2023 - Third part-session

In the draft resolution, after paragraph 12, insert the following paragraph:

"In light of Russia’s imperial history, the Council of Europe should acknowledge the rights of ethnic minorities within Russia who have been subject to colonisation. It is crucial to effectively empower minority representatives, safeguard the right of these minorities to self-determination, and promote inclusive dialogue with their representatives in order to advance Russia’s democratic progress."

Explanatory note

Self-explanatory