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February 15, 2017

Russia Says It Will Not Relinquish Control of Crimea
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Russia's Foreign Ministry says Russia will not relinquish control of
Crimea, despite calls from the White House that Russia return the
territory to Ukraine. On Wednesday, a Russian spokesperson said, "We
don't give back our own territory." Russia illegally annexed Crimea in
2014, prompting the U.S. and the European Union to impose sanctions.
Russia's announcement comes as the U.S. is embroiled in the political
scandal of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn's resignation,
after revelations he discussed separate sanctions imposed against Russia
with the Russian ambassador in late December and then lied about the
phone call.


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