Slavic Affairs | Ukraine

[Jay]

The following note would be submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine by the Russian Embassy in Kyiv, it would be handed by the Embassy's protocol staff to the Ministry for delivery to the President. It would read the following:

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation extends to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ukraine its sincerest compliments and extend this invitation to President Yushchenko for an official state visit to the Russian Federation.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ukraine the assurances of its highest consideration.

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[Recipient]: Office of the President of the Ukraine < Alex > [Sender]: Office of the President of the Russian President < MAnatova@Kremlin.ru.gov > [Subject]: Invitation to the Russian Federation

Your Excellency President Yushchenko I hope this letter finds you in good health and spirits. It is with great respect and a deep sense of responsibility that I extend an invitation to you to visit the Russian Federation for a meeting of utmost importance. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you once again on your election victory and inauguration as the President of the sisterly people of Ukraine. As I said during my letter of congratulations, your election is a testament to the resilience of the Ukrainian people. Perseverance through hardship is a value not foreign to Ukraine. Your people, though divided at times, have placed trust and confidence in you to achieve peace, prosperity, and progress for them. It is my hope that peace, justice, and the welfare of humanity will guide you forward as our two sisterly nations chart a path forward. Indeed there are serious regional challenges that have emerged in recent years to underscore the crucial role of the relationship between Russia and the Ukraine. Ukraine plays an important role in maintaining stability and security in Eastern Europe. It is my hope that our two nations will continue our long history of cooperation and co-existence in peace. In particular, I would like to propose that we continue our previous conversations on the the possibility of forming a Slavic Union — a union founded on the principles of mutual respect, economic cooperation, and cultural unity. Additionally, I wish to engage in a candid dialogue on the ongoing events in Ukraine and Russia. These matters are of critical importance, not only for the future of our two countries but for the broader stability of Eastern Europe. Your insights and perspective will be invaluable in ensuring we take the best path forward. I am confident that your visit will provide us with an opportunity to engage in a meaningful and constructive discussion. Please let me know your availability so that we may finalize the details of the meeting. It would be my honor to host you in the Presidential Summer Palace, Bocharov Ruchey. Looking forward to the opportunity of meeting you, and your family in person. With best regards, Boris Nemstov, President of the Russian Federation

 

[Alex]

Message to the Russian Federation
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To: Boris Nemstov, President of the Russian Federation
From: Federal Coordination Council of the Federation of Free Communes of Ukraine

Your Excellency

On behalf of the Federal Coordination Council of the Federation of Free Communes of Ukraine, I extend our sincere thanks for your letter and the invitation to engage in discussions on issues of considerable regional significance.

As you know, Mr. Yushchenko is no longer the president of Ukraine. Rather, I, as the Chairman of the Federal Coordination Council, am acting as the head of government on behalf of the people of Ukraine and it would be my honor to attend this meeting if the invitation remains open.

Your proposals—most notably, the prospect of forming a so-called "Slavic Union" is noted with interest. At the same time, we must emphasize that the autonomy and democratic aspirations of our free communes remain at the very heart of our identity. Whatever is to happen in the future, these communes must be protected.

If the offer remains, please get back to us as soon as you are able.

Sincerely,
Dmytro Hrytsenko
Chairman of the FCC
FFC of Ukraine

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