An important step in resolving the crisis between Russia and the Council of Europe (CoE) was taken on Friday 17 May, at the annual meeting of Europe’s Committee of Ministers in Helsinki (see EUROPE B12254A21).
A declaration was adopted - and even acclaimed - on this occasion, previously supported by the CoE representatives of 39 of the organization's 47 member countries.
Ukraine then refused to make concessions “without compensation” from Russia for the lifting of sanctions related...