Lavrov: The Crimea Issue Is Closed; It’s an Integral Part of Russia

March 16, 2024 (EIRNS)—On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Crimea’s reunification with Russia, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned those who still dream of its return to Ukraine: “The issue of the affiliation of Crimea and Sevastopol is closed. The peninsula is an integral part of Russia,” Lavrov stressed. “Over the past years, many problems inherited from Ukraine have been resolved. With clear-cut prospects of their further development, Crimean residents can look into the future with confidence and optimism,” he recalled.