US affirms to maintain sanctions against Russia for annexing Crimea

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(Baonghean.vn) - White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders emphasized on July 2 that the US does not recognize Russia's "plot" to annex the Crimean peninsula, and affirmed that Washington's sanctions against Moscow will remain in place.

Người phát ngôn Nhà Trắng Sarah Sanders. Ảnh: AP
White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders. Photo: AP

Speaking at a press conference, Ms. Sanders stated: "We do not recognize Russia's efforts to annex the Crimean peninsula. We are all united in opposing Russia on this issue. And our sanctions against Russia related to the Crimean issue will remain in place until this country returns the Crimean peninsula to Ukraine."

Last week, the Kremlin and the White House announced that the leaders of Russia and the United States will hold a summit in Helsinki, Finland, on July 16. The two leaders are expected to discuss bilateral relations, national security, and top international issues.

Also on July 2, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized that the issue of Russia's annexation of the Crimean peninsula would not be discussed at the summit.

Lãnh đạo Nga-Mỹ sẽ có cuộc gặp thượng đỉnh tại thủ đô Helsinki (Phần Lan) vào ngày 16/7 tới. Ảnh: Getty
The leaders of Russia and the United States will hold a summit in Helsinki, Finland, on July 16. Photo: Getty

Speaking to reporters, Mr. Peskov said that Russian President Putin "has repeatedly stated and explained that Crimea cannot and will never be on the agenda because it is an inseparable part of Russia."

This diplomatic official also affirmed that although Moscow and Washington still have many differences, mutual understanding is increasing.

US-Russia relations are at their lowest point since the Cold War following Moscow's decision to annex Crimea, as well as disagreements over the situation in eastern Ukraine and the conflict in Syria.

Russia was expelled from the Group of Seven (G7) and subjected to Western sanctions after Moscow annexed the Crimean peninsula./.

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