On 27 February a meeting of the Temporary Special Commission of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine took place to prepare a draft of the basic principles of the state policy of Ukraine regarding interaction with the national movements of small and indigenous nations of the Russian Federation (VSK) with the leaders of the Circassian national movement.
This first meeting was dedicated to building systemic interaction between Ukraine and the Circassian people.
The focus was on a roadmap for the next overall steps. Representatives of Circassian organizations and communities from all places where the people live, announced the creation of a coordination council to interact with the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and support Ukraine in the fight against Russian aggression.
Chairman of the VSK, National Deputy of Ukraine Maria Mezentseva presented the draft Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine “On recognition by Ukraine of the genocide of the Circassian people committed by the Russian Empire.” The project was approved by the Circassian side and, after finalization, will be submitted to the Ukrainian parliament for consideration.
Together with national deputies, Ukraine was represented by domestic experts on issues of indigenous enslaved nations.
