Dvorkovich urges Ukrainian authorities, opposition to hold talks
World
January 23, 2014, 12:44
Protesters in Ukraine should realize that it is wrong to bear arms against police - Russia's vice-premier
DAVOS, January 23. /ITAR-TASS/. Protesters in Ukraine should realize that it is wrong to bear arms against police, Russian Vice-Premier Arkady Dvorkovich said at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday.
Protest actions should be peaceful, Dvorkovich said.
“I believe that people should think twice what they’re doing. I hope that the parties will sit down to the negotiating table and find a solution, which will satisfy everyone,” the Russian vice-premier said.
“Ukraine is Russia’s neighbor and partner. Our countries have been integrated since the USSR times. Several Russian companies can’t exist without Ukrainian firms and vice versa,” he said, adding “Russia is ready to discuss the situation both with Ukraine and the European Union.