MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The European Union reaffirmed its commitment to the
policy of non-recognition of the results of the referendum in Crimea, after
which the peninsula rejoined Russia, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini
said in a statement on Sunday, amid the fifth anniversary of the peninsula’s
reunification with Russia.
“The European Union remains committed to fully implementing its
non-recognition policy, including through restrictive measures.
The EU calls again on UN Member States to consider similar non-recognition
measures,” Mogherini said.
She added the Crimea’s reunification with Russia led to negative
consequences for the region’s stability.
“Russia’s violations of international law have led to a dangerous
increase in tensions at the Kerch …read more
Source: The Frontier Post
