RESOLUTION B3-0385, 0396, 0424 and 0427/93

Resolution on the situation in the Russian Federation

The European Parliament,

-having regard to its former resolutions on the situation in the Russian Federation,

A.deeply concerned by growing tension between the government and parliament of the Russian Federation,

B.alarmed by recent statements made by high-ranking officers of the armed forces concerning the current political situation,

C.convinced that the failure of the attempt to establish democracy in Russia would be a disaster,

D.concerned about growing insecurity in the main centres of population and increasing terrorist activities,

E.convinced that growing poverty and deteriorating standards of living contribute to political instability,

F.concerned by the increasing tension between Russia and the Ukraine, notably concerning the problems of security and defence,

1.Calls on the Community to pay special attention to the humanitarian needs within its overall aid and cooperation programmes to the Russian Federation;

2.Calls on the government and parliament of the Russian Federation to reach a stable agreement as soon as possible on a distribution of power which enjoys the support of the people and helps to overcome the problems currently facing the Russian Federation;

3.Asks the Twelve to develop a common foreign and security policy towards the Russian Federation;

4.Calls on the EC and its Member States to assist in the dismantling of weapons of mass destruction on the territory of the former Soviet Union and in the conversion of armaments factories to civilian use;

5.Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission and the authorities of the Russian Federation.