Not all people are deeply versed in the intricacies of the policy.However, the minimum level is necessary for each.In Ukraine, there is a real war.It is, anyway, applies to all residents of the former Soviet Union.Diplomats are trying to settle the conflict in different ways.If you delve into, you are sure to stumble on the phrase "Norman" format.This phrase refers to only one of the ways of political influence on the parties to the conflict.How is it different from the others, what are its characteristics?Let's deal.
Recall the conflict
At the end of 2013 in Ukraine the next political crisis erupted.Some experts say that it is, in principle, did not finish, lasting more than a decade, the flashing, then quiet for a while.This country is located in the heart of Europe, is a transit for goods and energy.It was the importance of maintaining it relative calm, working on what "Norman" format.It is very important for the economies of surrounding states.After all, Europe and Russia are sufficiently tightly bound to each other.Until the onset of the crisis trade cooperation has developed steadily.They say that he Ukrainian conflict has arisen in this regard, clearly visible progress towards a serious economic interdependence.In Ukraine, there was a change of power.Not all of its citizens have agreed to the form and substance of the new leadership.Crimea hastily changed the state submission, but in the Donetsk and Lugansk regions arose active separatist movement.Kiev responded to his anti-terrorist operation.He flashed real war."Normandy" format - this is a negotiation process in which countries try to extinguish the armed conflict, the decision to transfer him to the "peaceful track."Efforts should be noted, are not always effective.But the great complexity of the issue.
What is the "Norman" format
Now let's see who is found.After all, "Norman" format of negotiations - is not the only form of diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the conflict.By the way, he came almost by accident.Although this does not happen diplomacy.But for the viewer the occurrence of such format meetings looked happy coincidence.In June (six numbers) in 2014 were the celebrations of the Allied landing on the beaches of Normandy.It was there that Vladimir Putin first met with the new president of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko.After a short chat was organized by the leaders of France and Germany.From that moment I was born "Norman" format.It talks on settlement of the Ukrainian conflict, which involved four interested parties.From the EU are delegated to the representatives of France and Germany.As well as Ukraine and Russia are sending their foreign ministers.As a rule, "Norman" format - a meeting of foreign ministers.Senior management in this configuration dealt only a few times.
contrast to the "Geneva" format
be recalled that the Ukrainian situation razrulit first tried a slightly different composition.More April 17, 2014 the matter was discussed by representatives of the same parties, but with the participation of the United States.This format is called "Geneva".His fundamental difference - participated in the negotiations of diplomats overseas.They, of course, put pressure on the Europeans to realize their own goals.At the same challenges and aspirations of the EU is not particularly taken into account.
Russian negotiators are so considered unsuitable configuration.The war erupted on the continent.Therefore, it should prevent those States directly concerned.Especially since the US position seems ambiguous.That is, they are often blamed for the outbreak of hostilities, mindful of the historical events of seventy years ago.This refers to the beginning of World War II.There's no US too, it was not.And that is what the state has received dividends from a million deaths.
essence of the "Norman" format
dealt with the participants need to understand the political meaning is exactly the composition.The fact that the "Normandy" format did not appear by accident.This is an attempt (it is unclear whether or not successful) "decouple" from the United States of the EU.It is no secret that the leadership of the European Union is not alone in making decisions.And one could look at the situation through your fingers, until the matter came before the war.From the point of view of the Russian Federation, States now need a "mess."Their duty is that to get rid of it without serious trouble global impossible.As experts say, the US plan is not new.America contributes to a hot conflict, she remained on the sidelines.As in the past century, the US will help the weapons and other necessary goods to the warring parties, thus solving their own problems.Such simplified their plan.
But "no fools»
«Normandy» format of the meeting emerged as a counterbalance to aggressive, even somewhat cowardly plans overseas hegemon.Whatever the EU depended on the United States, and I want to live longer.No country has no desire to become a victim.That Eurasian states are trying to show independence.That is, to solve problems together, without the direct involvement of the United States.After all, to die in a hot war, their residents will have to if you do not take active protective actions.And to reach out to Angela Merkel, Russian President tried for a long time.Many times in his speeches, he touched on the topic of relations between states of the continent, referring to spare no transatlantic partnership "shepherd."Meeting at the "Norman" format seen as a reaction to the EU's geopolitical zugzwang, manifested in the Ukrainian conflict.Already in 2013, after fleeing from the country Yanukovych, it became clear that the need to defend their interests to all parties.The situation is extremely complicated.And completion of aggravation is not in sight.
Minsk meeting
fully aware, which means "Norman" format, it is difficult, if not consider other forms of political contacts.It describes the political configuration does not include one of the main participants in the confrontation.Namely, it does not involve the representatives of the breakaway republics.But how can we stop the fire, if you do not take into account the opinion of the direct participant of the collision?It is clear that such a situation does not suit Russia, which "allies" are trying to expose the aggressor.Or, at least, a participant of an armed conflict.At the end of July 2014 the first meeting was held in the Minsk format.Name the capital of Belarus, where the event took place.On the EU side it involves representatives of the OSCE.In Minsk come diplomats from Russia and the former president of Ukraine Leonid Kuchma.The negotiations involved in the self-proclaimed republic.
Nuances formats
There should be more distracted and talk about the intricacies of politics.An ordinary person it is clear that "tolerate" it is necessary for those who fired, or rather, their leadership.But things are not so in geopolitics.This takes into account the interests of "big players".About people somehow overlooked.The media tell us about the events, missing the fact that the formats are very different from one another."Normandy" looks quite official.The negotiations it conducted on the level of heads of State or their foreign ministries.Other business Minsk.They found the person is not quite official.Anyway, not all of them are internationally recognized.If the OSCE or the Russian ambassador in Ukraine have to be considered, then looking towards Kuchma obliquely.And representatives of the republics do not take into account.They can negotiate as much as necessary, but to fulfill its commitments like are not required.And no cause.Diplomacy does not recognize the LC and the DNI, therefore nobody in the world will not protect them in the UN, for example.
Combining formats
RF did not put up with this situation.It was necessary, diplomats say, legalize the republic.That is to create a situation where the international community would have to admit their existence, even if not formally, but in effect.The goal was to see the direction of the republics of the conflict, therefore, negotiations.To do this, by the way, it was extremely difficult.The EU and the United States have resisted.There was a plan to "move" of the negotiations in Astana.But he was destined to fail.It was necessary to organize the meeting "Norman Quartet" in Minsk.Thus, both formats have united for a while.But the bottom line was that it was attended by representatives of the republics.Consequently, they had to be, albeit with reservations, to accept.It is said that Merkel and Hollande met with them.By the way, I sat more than sixteen hours.However, it was done!After the meeting described the format of the Minsk (with participation of the Republic) was recognized in the world.
What's next?
This question is raised by all thinking people, if not the world, the Eurasian continent accurately.From that, will there be peace in the Ukrainian land, literally affect the lives of everyone, and here's why."Normandy" format is intended to contribute to creating conditions for the emergence of a new world order.Surely not everyone sees it.However, experts say bluntly that the political structure is changing right before our eyes.Day after day the situation unfold, allowing to make one more small step towards a multipolar world.But it is not possible as long as the hegemon will not meet resistance from its closest allies.Other countries have long demonstrated "blind" discontent.But the United States has always been a pillar of the EU.That it is necessary to "rebuild" in the first place.This is a geopolitical sense of "Norman" format.
