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The importance of membership of the Council of Europe by the Russian Federation and of her commitment to the Organisation’s statutory aims and fundamental principles was constantly underscored by the Russian authorities. The Committee, for its part, recognised the need to protect a State’s territorial integrity and to fight against terrorism while respecting human rights, but a political solution to the Chechen crisis based on genuine dialogue can be the only outcome leading to permanent peace and stability.

Excerpt Click here for the full text.	Recommendation 1456 (2000) of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe on the Implementation by the Russian Federation of R 1444 (2000), Committee of Ministers, Strasbourg, 27 June 2000
Position of PACE on Russia's intervention in Chechnya
The importance of membership of the Council of Europe by the Russian Federation and of her commitment to the Organisation’s statutory aims and fundamental principles was constantly underscored by the Russian authorities. The Committee, for its part, recognised the need to protect a State’s territorial integrity and to fight against terrorism while respecting human rights, but a political solution to the Chechen crisis based on genuine dialogue can be the only outcome leading to permanent peace and stability.