On the occasion of the anniversary of the illegal annexation of Crimea by Russia, a number of countries of the world reminded that they did not recognize and do not recognize Moscow's assignment of the peninsula.
This is reported by "European Truth".
The ministries of foreign affairs and embassies emphasized that Russia has grossly violated international law and continues to do so, and the Crimean peninsula and other occupied areas of the east and south remain the territory of Ukraine.
"Nine years after the illegal annexation of Crimea, Great Britain continues to be on the side of Ukraine, which continues to fight against Russian aggression. Ukrainian citizens in Crimea are oppressed: there are no freedoms, civilians are detained, children are sent to "re-education" camps, - the embassy noted of Great Britain.
Nine years after the illegal annexation of Crimea, the people continue to stand against Russian aggression. In Crimea, Ukrainians suffer: citizens have no freedom, civilians are detained, and children are in “re-education” camps #CrimeaIsUkraine #StandWithUkraine @crimeahrg1 pic.twitter.com/3kWd4kI17h— UK in Ukraine (@UKinUkraine) March 18, 2023
"Russia's ongoing aggression violates international law and the UN Charter. Finland does not recognize Russia's illegal annexation. We support Ukraine's territorial integrity and efforts to restore it. Crimea is Ukraine," the Finnish Foreign Ministry said.
FM @Haavisto: Nine years ago Russia illegally annexed Crimea. Russia's continued aggression violates international law and the UN Charter.
— MFA Finland (@Ulkoministerio) March 18, 2023
Finland does not recognize illegal annexation by Russia. We support Ukraine's territorial integrity and efforts to restore it. #CrimeaisUkraine pic.twitter.com/DgzdrWOfr3
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sweden published a poster with its statement "Crimea is Ukraine. Donetsk is Ukraine. Kherson is Ukraine. Luhansk is Ukraine. Zaporizhzhуa is Ukraine."
Today marks the anniversary of Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014.
— Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (@SweMFA) March 18, 2023
Sweden does not, and will not, recognize Russia's illegal annexations of Ukrainian territory.
We will continue our unwavering support for Ukraine.#StandWithUkraine pic.twitter.com/2ejGKA0Jdg
"Sweden does not recognize and does not recognize Russia's illegal annexation of Ukrainian territories. We will continue to steadfastly support Ukraine," Stockholm said.