In Kiev, consider that the Dutch voted against the EU, but not in Ukraine – RIA Novosti

KIEV, April 7 -. RIA Novosti The citizens of the Netherlands, who gave his vote against the ratification of the Association Agreement between the EU and Ukraine in a referendum held on Wednesday voted against the EU and its government, not Kiev, said special envoy of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry Dmitry Kuleba in an interview with “Focus”.

Previously, the agency BNO News with reference to the results of the counting of votes in all the municipalities reported that participants were in favor of voting against the ratification of the document. According to the Agency, 38.1% of participants in the referendum voted in favor of ratification of the agreement, 61.1% opposed. Turnout on the results of the counting of ballots in all municipalities was 32.2%, which is more than 30%, for the recognition of a valid vote. The final outcome of the vote is expected to be announced April 12.

“Whatever the results and the turnout, the final decision on the SA (the association agreement – Ed.) Is up to the Netherlands Government, I would not like to comment on the possible options, so as not to anyone pressure: the Dutch are now very closely monitored. for Ukrainian information field, but in any case, a vote against -. it is a position that the citizens of the Netherlands, in particular, expressed in relation to the EU and in respect of their government, and not in respect of Ukraine “- quoted Kuleba edition

<. p> Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte had previously said that the outcome of the popular vote may reconsider the decision on the ratification of the Association agreement with Ukraine, but it will take time in procedural terms.