Kyiv<\/b>, <\/b>June<\/b> <\/b>11, 2014<\/b> \u2013 there is only one way for settling the conflict in Donetsk and Luhansk regions \u2013 through comprehensive political and economic dialogue between the East and central authorities of Ukraine. It was said by one of the coordination center \u201cDonbas\u201d leaders, Oleh Saakyan, during his press conference in Ukraine Crisis Media Center. \u00abNot only pre-term election to Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine is important, but local council election too. It is essential that politicians able to organize a dialogue between people in the east and the central authorities should come to power as a result of this election.\u00a0 \u00a0Nevertheless, successful holding is possible only on condition of border closure with the neighboring state and armed groups localization. At the same time it is necessary to distinguish between militants and people who had been either deceived or forced to mount the barricades. These people already repent and are ready to the dialogue with authorities\u00bb.<\/p>\n
According to Oleh Saakyan, decentralization process might take up several years. \u00abEither Polish or French pattern of decentralization of power might be suitable for Ukraine\u00bb.<\/p>\n
Coordinator of the center \u201cDonbas\u201d\u00a0 also mentioned certain dangerous messages circulating in the West and East of Ukraine. \u00abOne of such messages reads – \u00abWhy should we battle for Eastern Ukraine which does not protect itself?\u00bb. I would like to emphasize: a true Ukrainian will not divide his country into \u201cour\u201d and \u201ctheir\u201d regions. We are strong only when we are together. Such statements are manifestation of separatism and support those who want to split our country\u00bb, stated Oleh Saakyan. \u00abAnother dangerous \u00a0argument is as follows:\u00a0 refugees \u00a0from Eastern Ukraine came when all hard work is done and they do not want to work. The truth is, people from Eastern Ukraine have always been very hard-working. Part of those who moved to other regions of Ukraine are ready to work. That is why we apply to various authorities, trade unions, for instance, with a request to provide employment assistance to refugees from Donbas. Ukrainian people should stay united, like it always has happened, for example, during Chornobyl disaster.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"