Translation of "security readiness level " (English → French) :

4. Recognises that, by providing support for Ukraine, the EU also ensures its long-term security; stresses that EU diplomatic efforts must be coupled with a determination to de-escalate the conflict while remaining firm on European values; recognises that the EU must be ready to support bordering Member States, which should be given the same level of security as all Member States;

7. Calls for the continuation of the current EU sanctions regime, in particular with a view to the upcoming March 2015 Council meeting, as long as Russia does not fully respect and, above all, deliver on its Minsk obligations, and urges the Commission to find ways to enhance solidarity among Member States should the crisis with Russia continue; stresses the need to adopt a clear set of benchmarks which, when achieved, could prevent imposing new restrictive measures against Russia or lead to lifting of the previous ones, including: implementation of the ceasefire, unconditional withdrawal from Ukraine of all Russian troops and Russian-backed illegal armed groups and mercenaries, exchange of all prisoners including Nadia Savchenko, and resto ...[+++]ration of Ukraine’s control over its whole territory, including Crimea; in the case of any further Russian actions destabilising Ukraine, invites the European Council to take up further restrictive measures and broaden their scope, by covering the nuclear sector and by limiting the ability of Russian entities to conduct international financial transactions; recognises that the EU must be ready to support bordering Member States, which should be given the same level of security as all Member States;

18. Welcomes NATO’s renewed pledge to prioritise collective security and the commitment to Article 5 of the Washington Treaty; welcomes the decisions at the Newport NATO Summit to increase the security level of the eastern allies, including the creation of the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF), a permanent rotating NATO military presence and the establishment of logistical infrastructure, as well as efforts designed to e ...[+++]nhance Ukraine’s ability to provide for its own security; takes note of the fact that Member States on a bilateral level can provide Ukraine with the necessary weapons, technology and know-how for their security and defence;

19. Welcomes NATO’s renewed pledge to prioritise collective security and the commitment to Article 5 of the Washington Treaty; welcomes the decisions at the Newport NATO Summit to increase the security level of the eastern allies, including the creation of the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF), a permanent rotating NATO military presence and the establishment of logistical infrastructure, as well as efforts designed to e ...[+++]nhance Ukraine’s ability to provide for its own security; takes note of the fact that NATO allies on a bilateral level can provide Ukraine with the necessary weapons, technology and know-how for their security and defence; strongly underlines, however, that there is no military solution to the Ukrainian crisis;

Canada and CIC is now at security readiness level 2.

20. Welcomes the activities and initiatives undertaken at the national and regional level by the candidate countries and other partners in Europe, showing their strong commitment to combating terrorism and their readiness to contribute by concrete means (enhanced exchange of information and intelligence, better cooperation between borders, immigration and police services, elimination of terrorist financing sources etc) to strengthening European security; ...[+++]