West could not see good relations between Pakistan & Russia: Ambassador Albert Khorev

ISLAMABAD, Feb 21 (SABAH): Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Albert Khorev has said that West could not see good relations between Pakistan and Russia.

Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Albert Khorev on the 10th anniversary of the revolt in Ukraine held a briefing and answered questions from the Pakistani media on situation around the conflict in Ukraine.

Albert Khorev said they are grateful to the government of Pakistan that they wanted independent approach towards Russia-Ukraine conflict. He said this is the reason that Pakistan didn’t participate in anti-Russia voting in the United Nation the other day.

From the very start of the conflict, Russia tried to sort out the conflict through developing consensus, he said. He said despite this Ukraine imposed restriction on consultation with Russia. Until Ukraine removes this restriction and shows seriousness towards the issue, the solution of the conflict is not possible. 

In Ukraine, the US army is involved in secret activities which must be investigated, he said and added Americans have also been involved in army related experiments. He said there is no duration or deadline of ending Russian armed operation. He said, “We appeal media to do impartial reporting on Russia-Ukraine conflict.”

Ten years ago, the situation in Ukraine could be controlled but the West supported extremist elements in the country. On Feb 21, 2014, President of Ukraine signed an agreement with the opposition leaders for sorting out political crisis and establishing a government with national harmony. Its purpose was also to make constitutional amendments and after this holding general elections.

Despite all this, the next day the opposition announced about resignation of the president and making government while putting aside Constitution whereas the US and so-called guarantor countries including the European Union ignored it and adversely supported it. It laid foundation of anarchy, division in local population.  A number of areas of Ukraine were not ready to be governed by new Russia anti-government.

Moreover, he said it is expected that Pakistan will continue its policy towards Russia-Ukraine conflict. Anyhow it is a fact that the West could not see good relations of Pakistan and Russia. He said during the visit of former prime minister of Pakistan Imran Khan, Russia started its operation in Ukraine after which he was removed from his position but it is Pakistan’s internal issue.