Latvia supports US statement on non-recognition of the annexation of Crimea – Latvia – News

The Ministry strongly supports the "Crimean Declaration", in which the United States reaffirms its strong stance and support for the sovereignty and territorial indivisibility of Ukraine. The EAW highlights the fact that the US "Crimean Declaration" was adopted shortly after July 23rd, an important date for the Baltic States when celebrating the anniversary of Samner Wales' declaration. In 1965, the Welsh Declaration declared that the United States would continue its policy of non-recognition of the annexation of Crimea to the territorial integrity of Ukraine.

After the meeting with President Donald Tramp and President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki last week, there was strong presumption that Washington could make concessions to Moscow on the issue of Crimea

". Reject Russia's attempt to annex Crimea, as well as its allies, partners and the international community, "Pompeo told the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs

. end to the occupation of Crimea, "said Pompeo, adding that Moscow is isolated from the international community by its actions. "We remain firmly committed to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and to the full implementation of our policy of non-recognition, including through restrictive measures,"

"We know the value of these "false statements," said the spokesperson of the European Union

Meanwhile, Russia rejected the US statement, baduming that Washington's policy could change at the same time. Zakharov [19659002] She admits that US policy on Crimea may change, perhaps after the arrival of a new leader in power

According to her, the Iranian nuclear pact and the Paris climate agreement "are not too long US politicians." "personally decided.

The MFA recalls that Latvia applies systematically and mainly the policy of support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and condemns the illegal annexation of Crimea by Russia, which has been in force since March 1, 2014, when the Latvian state The President, the presidents of the Saeima, the Prime Minister and the Minister of Foreign Affairs issued a joint statement on the Russian intervention in Ukraine and the Saeima declaration of March 6 2014 on the Russian aggression in Ukraine.