Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Secretary General of the Council of Europe declared on Thursday 24 February 2022 that "the recognition of the so-called 'people's republics' of Donetsk and Lugansk by the Russian Federation is contrary to international law and constitutes a unilateral violation of the Minsk agreements - which remain the only basis for a settlement of the conflict in Donbass".
Destination Napoleonthe Council of Europe's cultural route, supported by the European Federation of Napoleonic Cities, reaffirms its commitment to efforts to guarantee the rule of law on the European continent.