“On the one hand, this is, of course, positive news, it is good that our delegation has confirmed the credentials, but, on the other hand, it is difficult to understand those who abstained, let alone voted against.
That is, Russia, firstly, is the largest European state, and to discuss the European agenda without the participation of Russia, in my opinion, is completely counterproductive.
Secondly, Russia is one of the largest donors to the organization.
Of course, we positively assess the decision, ”Morozov stressed.
Also, the deputy, commenting on the attempts of the Ukrainian delegation on January 25 to challenge the powers of the Russian delegation, said that such rhetoric is perceived in Europe "as a hackneyed record."
“They cannot offer anything new in terms of their argumentation, therefore this position causes more and more irritation among other delegations,” he concluded.
Earlier, PACE deputies confirmed the credentials of the Russian delegation at the winter session.
On January 25, at the opening of the winter session of the Assembly, the head of the Ukrainian delegation, Maria Mezentseva, proposed to challenge the credentials of the Russian delegation.