WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, in a press statement released on July 25, reiterated that the U.S. “rejects Russia’s attempted annexation of Crimea and pledges to maintain this policy until Ukraine’s territorial integrity is restored.” Furthermore, he called on Russia “to end its occupation of Crimea.” The full text of the statement, … Continue reading U.S. reaffirms refusal to recognize Russia’s ‘attempted annexation’ of Crimea