12/2 “We, for example, had our general consulate in Simferopol, and then it became a representative office of our foreign affairs in that region. Something like this,” said Zakharova. Later, Maria Zakharova on her Facebook page denied Russia’s intentions. “The quote regarding the status of
2/5 Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany Andriy Melnyk has said the German government criticized the visit of members of the far-right political party "Alternative for Germany" to occupied Crimea last week. "The Federal Government of Germany has criticized the visit of a group of local politicians from t
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