MFA – on status of Crimea: It is not subject for discussion or compromise

This is stated in the commentary “on unacceptable prosals on the future status of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevast” published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Ukrinform reports.

“Our Defense Forces, partners, the UN Charter and international law are on the side of Ukraine. Crimea is the center of gravity of the Eurean security architecture. Its full restoration is possible only after the complete de-occupation of the entire territory of Ukraine, including the Ukrainian peninsula,” the statement said.

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expects further strong support from partners to force Russia to return to respect for international law and the UN Charter, withdraw its tros and weapons from all sovereign territory of Ukraine and restore its territorial integrity, and bring Russia to justice for its aggression against Ukraine and for all crimes committed.

It is emphasized that all efforts should be aimed at achieving these goals as soon as possible, “and not satisfying, in one way or another, the Kremlin's appetites at the expense of Ukraine's interests and international law.”

The ministry reminded that Vodymyr Zelensky had offered a clear vision of achieving a comprehensive, just and lasting peace for Ukraine and the world as part of the Peace Formula.

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“We invite everyone who respects international law and the UN Charter to join the efforts to implement the Peace Formula as the only way to restore a just and sustainable peace in Eure,” the Foreign Ministry added.

As reported, Pish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said during a discussion at the 20th annual YES meeting in Kyiv that Crimea plays a crucial re in possible peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. Therefore, one of the tions for resving the issue of the peninsula may be to place it under a UN mandate to prepare a “fair referendum.”