Zelensky posts 2018 US Crimea Declaration: ” the US rejects Russia’s attempted annexation of Crimea”

https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-posts-us-2018-crimea-declaration-amid-trumps-policy-shifts/

by Icy_Deal9470

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  1. [**https://2017-2021.state.gov/crimea-declaration/**](https://2017-2021.state.gov/crimea-declaration/)

    Trump’s Secretary of State  Official Statement promising not to recognize Russia’s claims to Ukrainian land (2018)

    **US Department of State**

    **Crimea Declaration**

    **PRESS STATEMENT**

    **MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE** 

    **WASHINGTON, DC**

    JULY 25, 2018

     

    “Russia, through its 2014 invasion of Ukraine and its attempted annexation of Crimea, sought to undermine a bedrock international principle shared by democratic states: that no country can change the borders of another by force. The states of the world, including Russia, agreed to this principle in the United Nations Charter, pledging to refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state. This fundamental principle — which was reaffirmed in the Helsinki Final Act — constitutes one of the foundations upon which our shared security and safety rests.

    As we did in the Welles Declaration in 1940, the United States reaffirms as policy its refusal to recognize the Kremlin’s claims of sovereignty over territory seized by force in contravention of international law. In concert with allies, partners, and the international community, the United States rejects Russia’s attempted annexation of Crimea and pledges to maintain this policy until Ukraine’s territorial integrity is restored.

    The United States calls on Russia to respect the principles to which it has long claimed to adhere and to end its occupation of Crimea. As democratic states seek to build a free, just, and prosperous world, we must uphold our commitment to the international principle of sovereign equality and respect the territorial integrity of other states. Through its actions, Russia has acted in a manner unworthy of a great nation and has chosen to isolate itself from the international community.”

  2. Yeah but in fairness since 2018 they’ve decided to make America great again, which involves ***checks notes*** pandering to Russia and abandoning allies.

  3. Zelenskyy does something Trump doesn’t know how to do – search the internet for previous statements.

    Expect a trump tantrum in 4…..3…….2…….

  4. Yeah but that was when the adults were in charge. Now the US have elected a bunch of goons who couldn’t successfully run a money laundering front for the mafia.

  5. More on this subject from other reputable sources:

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    – BBC Online (A-): [Why Zelensky can’t and won’t give up Crimea](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2x58m46e1o)
    – France 24 (A-): [Trump slams Zelensky for refusing to recognise Russian control of Crimea](https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20250424-trump-slams-zelensky-for-refusing-to-recognise-russian-control-of-crimea)
    – Agence France-Presse (A-): [US will ‘walk away’ unless Russia and Ukraine agree deal: Vance](https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20250423-uk-hosts-new-round-of-ukraine-talks)
    – Der Spiegel (A-): [White House appointment: US President hints at possible agreement with Russia in Ukraine war](https://www.spiegel.de/ausland/ukraine-russland-krieg-donald-trump-deutet-moegliche-einigung-mit-wladimir-putin-an-a-38cbe1be-5d7c-4d5d-a62c-60e05742f251)

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  6. Yea that was before this war. Now it must be used as part of the negotiations. Only alterative is you keep fighting for another 5 years which you are free to do.

  7. They don’t care about their own laws domestically anymore, I really think any foreign attempt to appeal to decency has no chance in hell with this administration. Including invites to visit war crime sites by the way. This guy simply doesn’t care unless he profits. Not that he would go there anyway.

  8. Trump has a choice. Admit he can’t hold a deal, or admit he loves Russian dick.

  9. Things certainly have changed since then. Truth and dignity for sure.

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