(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) EU High Representative Catherine Ashton is following closely the worrying developments in Eastern Ukraine, including seizure of public buildings in Kharkiv, Donetsk and Luhansk with use of force, her spokesman Michael Mann said in a statement tonight
"The High Representative reiterates the strong support of the European Union for Ukraine's unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity. She calls against any further destabilisation of Ukraine, whether from the inside or the outside. Political demands should be addressed in a non-violent way through appropriate fora," said the statement
"Presidential elections next month need to provide a legitimate and inclusive platform for citizens to express their views about Ukraine's future. It is also of vital importance that Ukraine's constitutional reform is comprehensive and completed without delay," it noted
"The Ukrainian government needs to reach out to the population from east to west of Ukraine, and ensure that political processes as well as reforms reflect the regional diversity and respect human and civil rights," added the statement
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