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Secretary General welcomes release of prisoners by Russia and Ukraine

Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland made the following statement today:

“The Council of Europe welcomes the release of prisoners by Russia and Ukraine today. This is an encouraging step towards the reconciliation of the two member states of the Council of Europe and an important element of the Minsk process. Further steps will be necessary and we are ready to assist Ukraine and Russia in the reconciliation process on the basis of the standards and principles of the European Convention on Human Rights.”

Secretary General Strasbourg 7 September 2019
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