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KYIV. January 29th UNN. US Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Jovanovic explained who supported the United States in the upcoming presidential election, outlining three key priorities for Ukrainians, reports UNN in reference at Voice of America.
"… supported by the United States, in the upcoming elections, I would not be surprised to say that we support the Ukrainian people.We are at your side, next to 27 years of independence, 5 years of revolution and war.Your goals are our priorities.Why? Because of the stable and democratic Ukraine endowed with a prosperous economy omikoyu is a strong partner for the United States, "- said the United States. ambassador
Moreover, in response to this question, the ambassador recalled the three priorities, according to polls, are the most important for Ukraine .. This is the end of the conflict at the East, economic well-being and honest power.
On the very first priority – the establishment of peace in eastern Ukraine – the US Ambassador pointed out that There was no military solution to the conflict with Russia.The Treaty of Minsk
Killing the only way, which is the cornerstone of this strategy, "Some skeptics, and many of them, say that the Minsk treaties do not work because Russia does not respect them. We believe that once Russia fulfills its obligations "However, as Russia does not respect them, the United States and Europe maintain and reinforce the sanctions against Russia, and we force the Kremlin to pay the The rejection of the Minsk agreement would therefore reject our ability to impose significant economic sanctions on the aggressor, "he said. – stressed the diplomat. [19659003] The second priority of Ukrainians is the economic well-being
Given the wealth of its resources, Ukraine could thrive, while, according to Jovanovich, it is limited by the "old oligarchic system that it still hangs to life "[196459003] ALSO READ: Corruption Perception Index-2018: Ukraine Below Belarus ]
The country needs serious reforms that can create economic growth and improve the everyday life of every citizen, as was the case in Poland for example. The US ambassador is convinced that if the results of these elections accelerate reforms, improvements in social protection will not be delayed. "I know that the reforms are not always popular and are painful for many Ukrainians, but if they are canceled, they will not bring better prosperity.What makes the life of Ukrainians difficult, it is not a reform is simply that many reforms are not yet complete and that reforms need to be implemented and to overcome the widespread corruption that has made Ukraine too poor for too long, "she said.
The third priority is power, which honors the law and democratic warriors In particular, the right to free and fair elections.
"With the beginning of the presidential campaign, in the United States, we share the expectation of Ukrainians that there will be no" aunts "in these elections so that the seat of candidates are not afraid to be beaten or intimidated, will buy for money, "Yovanovich said.
As reported UNN a regular meeting of the CEC was held on January 28, during which the Commission registered two candidates for the post of President of Ukraine. Thus, 22 candidates have already been registered.
The election of the President of Ukraine will take place on March 31, 2019.
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