Before considering the Geneva agreements, we turn to history.What are the problems encountered in the Ukraine?
Background In recent years, Ukraine, like other countries of the Western CIS, was in talks about a possible integration into Europe.The first step to it is considered to be the signing of an economic agreement with the European Union.It was expected that it will sign the president Viktor Yanukovych in November in Vilnius.But this did not happen.In response to the central square of Kiev began to gather supporters of European integration, with the aim to influence the government and force to sign an agreement.Therefore, the protests in the square and got the media the name "euromaidan."
The coup
Since January 2014 the protesters with whom the government could not cope, have begun to actively demand the resignation of the president.The unrest intensified, clashed with the police and special forces, to protect public buildings.February 22 President "disappeared", and later it becomes clear that fled to Russia.Parliament appointed as acting president until new elections.It should be noted that all these events were accompanied by Russophobic sentiment, because Russia does not approve of Ukraine's European integration.Then the question was raised about the languages in the sense that the ban in the Russian regions.It was possible to celebrate and rejoice.But suddenly the voice served southern and eastern regions, still silent.As a result, Ukraine's Crimea separated from and immediately became a part of Russia, and in the east there was a movement for federalization.
international community's attempt to resolve the crisis Ukrainian
Geneva agreement on Ukraine came in response to growing centrifugal movement in the Donetsk and Lugansk regions, joined by other eastern and southern regions.In the west, we continued to rage even came early to the national Ukrainian government forces in the east began to form militia against those who wanted to impose the will of the people "Maidan", illegally carried out the coup.Generally these events are characterized by one concept - "civil war."In these circumstances, the international community could not remain aloof.The Geneva agreement in the form which they were signed, could really resolve the conflict, but the problem was that each party in its own way to understand the essence of arrangements.
Measures to reduce tension in the country
Referring to the original source, which sets out the Geneva agreement on Ukraine.The text, signed by the four parties to the talks (Russia, the United States, the European Union and Ukraine), you can easily find in many media sources.
- Firstly, was proclaimed the principle of refraining from violence by all parties to the conflict.Is not it too late, after all that has happened?
- Secondly, there was the inadmissibility of any kind of extremism: racial, ethnic or religious.Especially prescribed anti-Semitism.Of course, as without mention of constantly offended!
- nezakonnovooruzhennyh disarmament of all groups and liberation of the occupied buildings.I especially want to note that the Geneva Agreement in 2014 say all armed groups, regardless of political orientation and timing of weapons, both in the west and the east.
- Almost all laid down their weapons promised amnesty.The exception was only found guilty of mortal deserves punishment.Again, an interesting formulation.Who, when and under what laws will solve the issue of the death penalty?
- Observers Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the US and the Russian Federation will be sent to Ukraine to help the authorities and as intermediaries in negotiations.
Hope
Ukrainian authorities immediately after the signing of the agreements announced the beginning of their performance.But the official Kiev for some reason, the text of the agreements interpreted differently.In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said on the establishment of a situation only in the east and ignore the presence of illegal armed groups in the west.Accordingly, all of these measures relate to the Donbas and Luhansk.Promising first public discussion on the revision of the constitutional order, relating to the decentralization of power, the cabinet soon abandoned the idea.Also, to show the Government's commitment to a peaceful solution of the problems we have been drafted amnesty laws.How realistic are hopes, which trumpeted the press, showed the time.
Insolvency agreements
For just a week, it became clear that the Geneva agreement of 17 April untenable.What is the reason for this?Many European media were quick to say that the problem in the "insurgents and terrorists" eastern provinces that do not want to lay down their weapons and that Russia supports armed conflict.What exactly?That clearly does not express its position on the desire to have a self-eastern provinces.That is, the Geneva agreement signed by Russian representatives - it is not a clearly defined position.Regarding the "extremists" in the east, you can say the following.Indeed, the leaders of Lugansk and Donetsk, to conduct negotiations with the observers of the OSCE mission, refused to lay down their arms.This screaming TV, radio and press.But no one asks the question: why?Maybe because of the territory of Ukraine rode buses with armed supporters of the new government, to help her restore "constitutional" order which they themselves first and violated?And no one raised the issue of demilitarization.Maybe because the actions Maidan proved that no laws and agreements he did not decree?
Position Russia
Western politicians blamed for destabilizing the situation in Ukraine, Russia.It is, they say, does not want the world to a neighboring state.Representatives of Russia, analysts, political scientists point out that the peaceful resolution of the conflict is impossible without two prerequisites: first, the federalization of Ukraine, and secondly, the adoption of the law on languages, which will give the position of the state Russian.These measures will protect the Russian-speaking population, which does not want to obey the illegal government of Kiev and become hostage to his extravagant solutions.
referendum
political action of any object can be legitimate and illegitimate.The population of the east decided to hold a referendum on the status of their territories to legetimizirovat further steps along the path of the device areas.But Kiev, long before the plebiscite, declared it illegal, the facts - fraudulent and not related to the free will of the people.In conditions of growing opposition to the leadership of Donetsk and Lugansk regions still decided to vote.May 11 opened items vote.Turnout was higher than in the previous election years.The overwhelming majority voted for independence of Donetsk and Lugansk republics and warned of Russia.It should be noted that a plebiscite was held in extremely difficult conditions of military conflict, its outcome is debatable.Why, then, in time of peace was not allowed to spend it, and were trying to derail?Since then Ukraine Geneva agreement ultimately forgotten and found a lot of excuses to continue the "anti-terrorist operation."And how many terrorists in Ukraine?
situation in July 2014
Two weeks have passed presidential election in Ukraine on its entire territory.They could be a new beginning of the state of peace and harmony.The victory they won Poroshenko.But besides that the bloodshed has not stopped - it has taken a new, large-scale turnover.The exodus of civilians in Russia, tens of thousands of casualties on either side.In June, on the twentieth day of the ten day lasted a formal ceasefire in the east of the country.But in early July, the war continued in full.And one and the other side talk about willingness to negotiate, but continue to shoot and kill each other.What is the Geneva Accord at the moment?It's a story, a fragile attempt to avoid casualties, which has never been seriously perceptible politicians.From the outset, it was too much unsaid, too many contradictions.Face the international community to save, try to take.But the war goes on, and when and what the outcome - no one can say.
