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04DUBLIN1696
2004-11-18 13:28:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Dublin
Cable title:  

ROUND TWO: IRELAND TO MONITOR UKRAINIAN ELECTION

Tags:  PREL PGOV PHUM OSCE 
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C O N F I D E N T I A L DUBLIN 001696 

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/17/2014
TAGS: PREL PGOV PHUM OSCE
SUBJECT: ROUND TWO: IRELAND TO MONITOR UKRAINIAN ELECTION

REF: SECSTATE 240442

Classified By: POLITICAL ECONOMIC COUNSELOR MARY DALY
FOR REASONS 1.4.(B) AND (D)

C O N F I D E N T I A L DUBLIN 001696

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/17/2014
TAGS: PREL PGOV PHUM OSCE
SUBJECT: ROUND TWO: IRELAND TO MONITOR UKRAINIAN ELECTION

REF: SECSTATE 240442

Classified By: POLITICAL ECONOMIC COUNSELOR MARY DALY
FOR REASONS 1.4.(B) AND (D)


1. (C) On November 16, Emboff, drawing on reftel points,
spoke to Austin Gormley, the DFA's Deputy Director for
Russia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Gormley, who was on
the ground personally during the first Ukrainian election,
stated that the GOI would be actively monitoring the second
round of elections as well. The GOI will increase its number
of monitors from three to four, including representatives
from its Embassy in Prague, the OSCE Mission in Vienna, a
former military officer, and a Refugee Appeals Board
representative. Gormley said the EU views the high voter
turnout as a positive democratic sign, but still urges the
Ukrainian Government to address any reported election
deficiencies and to ensure a free and fair election,
especially in regards to equal media access for both
candidates. Gormley stated that the GOI agrees with the
overall findings of the OSCE report, but he did not
personally witness any intimidation, disturbances, or
disruptions firsthand at his posting Northeast of Kiev.


2. (C) Gormley believes the EU has paid significant attention
to the fair and democratic administration of Ukrainian
elections, as the Ukraine is a valued neighbor and partner.
In addition, Ukraine falls under the European Neighborhood
Policy (ENP),which aims to share the benefits of the 2004
enlargement with neighboring countries through increased
stability, security, and overall well being. Under this
Policy, a fair and democratic election would strengthen
EU-Ukraine relations. Gormley explained that the depth of
this relationship is directly proportional to the depth of
Ukraine's commitment to reform. That being said, those who
perpetuate election fraud could be subject to consequences
such as visa restrictions. At this time, no visa bans exist
for Ukraine. It is not currently on the EU agenda to deny
visas to Ukrainians, but if an EU ban were applied, then the
GOI would certainly comply.
KENNY