Reject proposals undermining Ukraine's sovereignty over Crimea

Crimea is an integral part of Ukraine, illegally occupied by Russia since 2014. Entertaining any discussion around recognizing Russia's claims over Crimea would violate Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity enshrined in its Constitution. It would also play into Russia's protracted strategy of using sham negotiations to legitimize its land grabs and prolong the war on its terms. Ukraine must firmly reject any proposal that undermines its rightful claims over Crimea. Maintaining unwavering unity and international pressure is crucial to forcing Russia to end its unprovoked aggression and fully withdraw from all occupied Ukrainian territories, including Crimea. This is the only path to a just and lasting peace.