Crimea status not up for discussion at Ukraine talks – Moscow

The former Ukrainian region is part of Russia, and not subject to debate, the Kremlin spokesman says

The status of Crimea is settled for Russia, so Moscow will not discuss the issue with Kiev or any other party, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists on Wednesday, commenting on the outcome of peace talks on the previous day. Kiev’s proposal for a peace treaty with Russia included a pledge to resolve the territorial dispute over Crimea within 15 years without the use of force.

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