Three questions on the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and Monaco
How does the Principality react to the conflict? Will sanctions be pronounced against the Russian oligarchs? How to help Ukraine? The writing takes stock.
What is the official position of the Principality?
If on the first day of the conflict, last Thursday, the Secretary of State for Justice, Robert Gelli, considered that international Justice “was not intended to intervene at this stage”, the Minister of State, Pierre Dartout, s was expressed shortly after by our colleagues from Monaco Morning.
” I am very concerned, as everyone is today in Europehe pointed out. In these difficult times, the Principality is alongside the Ukrainian population. And we are very sensitive to the humanitarian dimension of this conflict. »
The Minister of State also adds that the priority is to put an end to the military operations as soon as possible and to renew the dialogue between Moscow and Kiev. For the moment, Pierre Dartout indicates that the Prince’s Government has not been contacted but that, if that were to be the case, ” following the principles of the sovereign who is very attached to the well-being of people wherever they live, the Principality will be ready to act. »
Should Russia and its nationals expect sanctions from Monaco?
If the Principality has a Ukrainian community, the Russian community is also very represented. According to IMSEE, 749 residents are of Russian origin [recensement de 2016]. But while many countries, such as the United States or France, promise strong sanctions on expatriate Russian oligarchs to encourage Vladimir Putin to end the conflict, what is Monaco’s response?
For Pierre Dartout, still in the columns of Monaco Morning : “ it is still premature to say (…) The Principality is obliged, given its international commitments, to adopt measures identical to those taken by the European Union. (…) This is the case, for example, for fund freezes. I can say that ministerial decisions have already been taken to freeze assets in the Principality of Monaco. But I am not yet in a position to say whether this is for residents of Monaco. »
As in many countries, local actions are taking place in the Principality to help the Ukrainian population. The Diocese of Monaco, which calls itself ” moved and concerned by the conflict, relayed the call for donations from Caritas Monaco, in partnership with Caritas Ukraine. The donations referenced by the organization make it possible to finance the distribution of basic necessities, heating briquettes, repair materials, medicines and warm clothing.
Assist :
In cash or by check to: CARITAS MONACO – Sainte Dévote parish, 1 place Sainte Dévote – 98000 MONACO, [email protected]
Wire Transfer : “Archevêché de Monaco – Caritas Monaco”, IBAN Code: MC 36 1273 9000 7001 1622 7000 T85, Domiciliation: CFM ALBERT 1ER – Swift Code: CFMOMCMXXXX
Other initiatives have also been put in place: a truck will leave Monaco this week, bound for Ukraine and Poland, to help the refugees. Winter clothes, sleeping bags, first aid kits, blankets, water bottles and toys are requested as a priority. The collection is organized at the Monte-Carlo Sun: you can drop off your material donations before this Thursday, March 3 in the morning.