RFE: Official: White House Continues To Reject Russia's Annexation Of Crimea
WASHINGTON -- A White House spokeswoman said the United States continues to reject Russia's annexation of Ukraine's Crimea Peninsula, days after President Donald Trump cast doubt on that position.
Sarah Sanders told reporters July 2 that the U.S. sanctions imposed on Moscow following the 2014 annexation would remain until Moscow reversed its decision.
"We do not recognize Russia's attempt to annex Crimea," Sanders said. "We agree to disagree and the sanctions against Russia remain in place until Russia returns the peninsula to the Ukraine."
Sanders' remarks contrast with those of national security adviser John Bolton, who a day earlier suggested that Trump may eventual acknowledge Russia's seizure.
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WNU Editor: The Kremlin has stated that Crimea will not be on the table when Putin meets Trump in Helsinki .... Ahead Of Putin-Trump Summit, Kremlin Says Everything (Except Crimea) Up For Discussion (RFE). More here .... Crimea Will 'Never' Be Discussed in International Negotiations, Russia Says (Newsweek). What's my take .... asking Russia to return Crimea to Ukraine is like asking Washington to return Alaska to Russia .... it is not going to happen.
More News On The White House Stating That They Will Not Recognize Russia's Annexation Of Crimea, And That Sanctions Will Remain
White House: No change to Crimea policy -- AP
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White House says the U.S. and Russia 'agree to disagree' on the invasion and seizure of Crimea and insists sanctions imposed in the aftermath will remain in place -- Daily Mail
U.S. Does Not Recognize Russia's Crimea Annexation, Sanders Says -- Bloomberg
White House: US, Russia 'agree to disagree' on Crimea -- The Hill
