U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said Thursday the Trump administration will continue its sanctions on Russia over their occupation of Crimea. “Crimea is a part of Ukraine,” Haley said. “Our Crimea-related sanctions will remain in place until Russia returns control over the peninsula to Ukraine.” Haley, speaking in her first appearance at the United Nations, said the United States condemns Russia’s “aggressive actions” and called for an immediate end to Russia’s occupation of Crimea. “We do want to better our relations with Russia,” she said. “However, the dire situation in eastern Ukraine is one that demands clear …read more
Source: POLITICO – U.S. Edition
