A French perspective on the Ukrainian crisis

... only 55 deputies voted in favour. What is more, European unity will always prevail in the decision of the French government. The first priority of the French government is to maintain Ukraine’s territorial integrity, and we believe that both France and Germany have enough leverage for that. This is also shown by the strong will of the Ukrainian population and the creation of their new identity: being a citizen of Ukraine. This identity is pro-European, in favour of a state of law, and against corruption. It is in this framework that the ‘Ukraine 2020’ plan is being implemented. The Constitutional reform is the most important ...