Boris Johnson: UK refuses to accept Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea

Boris Johnson: UK refuses to accept Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea

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UK’s Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson states the United Kingdom doesn’t accept Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea.

"We insist on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all European countries, and refuse to accept Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea,” Boris Johnson said, Sky News reports.

The UK’s Foreign Secretary also said about the support for US actions in Syria.

"We have supported the US in acting against the murder of innocents with chemical weapons in Syria - and we will work to hold accountable those who are responsible," Johnson said.

Earlier, Johnson stated that the EU countries should increase pressure on Russia because of the annexation of Crimea and military actions in Donbas.

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