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I believe great caution should be exercised when assessing the conflict between Russia and Georgia.
There can be no doubt that Russia violated the principles of international law when it crossed into Georgian territory. I strongly condemn such a disproportionate reaction on Russia’s part. It should be borne in mind, however, that the Georgian side is also to blame, because it initiated the military action. Recourse to such action can never be the solution to a dispute.
The European Union has been called upon to perform the very important role of mediator in this situation. I believe the Union was right to condemn Russia’s recognition of the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. Georgia’s sovereignty and its territorial integrity must be respected.
In my view, given the present situation, it is essential for the European Union to send a peacekeeping and monitoring mission to South Ossetia.
The current situation demonstrates the need for ever-closer cooperation with the countries of the Black Sea area.
I voted in favour of adopting the joint motion for a resolution on the situation in Georgia."@en1
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