Ahead of parliamentary elections in Ukraine, the U.S. Embassy issued a statement

The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine declares that in the United States of America "admire Ukraine and the Ukrainian people for the fact that, despite the many challenges now facing the country, Ukrainians configured to confirm the fidelity of the country's democratic process." This is stated in the statement of the U.S. Embassy on the eve of the Ukrainian parliamentary elections of 2014.

"To prepare and good to hold elections is not an easy task for any country. Now, when the citizens of Ukraine are preparing for the second time this year to come to the polls, we expect the Ukrainian government and all political parties to respect their intentions to hold parliamentary elections in accordance with international standards and with respect for basic rights and freedoms of Ukrainians. This includes a clear agreement of all participants in the electoral process," the statement said.

In the U.S. we hope that the violence and intimidation that was spoiled by the previous parliamentary elections, will not be tolerated nor before the election day or on election day, or after them." "The United States stands ready to work with all political parties and leaders who reject such techniques and work in the name of the successful expression on 26 October," the Embassy said.

"The United States will continue to support the efforts of the Ukrainian people to determine their future in Europe and to build a more cohesive, safe, independent, and prosperous Ukraine. We also remain committed to working with Ukraine and other partners for the sake of finding a peaceful resolution to the current conflict in the East of Ukraine," the statement stresses.

Source: http://news.liga.net/