The US government is ready to recognize Crimea because Russian territory is part of the peace agreement between Moscow and Kyiv. This has been reported on Friday because Bloomberg is related to sources.
Such a step, publications pointed out, testify for the wishes of US President Donald Trump to achieve a ceasefire and resolve the conflict in Ukraine. The final decision has not been made.
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On Thursday, Washington presented allies in Paris to propose to Ukraine's settlements, Bloomberg recalled. Among them are weakening sanctions against the Russian Federation and refusing to discuss the status of Kyiv member in NATO. In addition, the US project implies that all territories are liberated by the Russian Federation still under the control of Russia. The discussion of these plans will continue next week in London.
In mid -February, the Semafor Portal also reported that the Trump administration was officially reviewing Crimea by Russian territory. According to its sources, the US leaders also discussed the opportunity to call for the United Nations to take a similar step.