UK’s Foreign Office: We cannot ignore Russia’s annexation of Crimea

“Russia’s actions in Ukraine have no basis in international law and their continued persecution of the Crimean people is deplorable. We cannot and will not ignore such actions. Crimea is Ukraine,” the UK’s Foreign Office posted on Twitter.

The Office reminded that Russia had begun its campaign to illegally annex Crimea five years ago. Since then, Russia has illegally constructed the Kerch Bridge, linking Crimea to Russia and restricting access to Ukrainian ports; illegally detained at least 70 prisoners; carried out a concerted campaign of intimidation and harassment against those who seek to voice their opposition; and increased its military presence on the peninsula.

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