Crimean-elected Duma MPs are getting 'sanctions club membership,' - Poroshenko
Poroshenko believes the Russian Duma MPs that will be elected in Crimea acquire a membership in the sanctions club, Censor.NET reports referring to 112 Ukraine.
"There should be a reaction to the so-called Russian parliamentary elections held in the territory of Ukraine. Our answer is simple - we do not recognize the legitimacy of Russian elections in the occupied territory. The Russian Duma MPs that will be elected in Crimea are in fact buying a membership card to the sanctions club. Welcome to the club of those targeted by sanctions," Poroshenko said.
"There should be a reaction to the so-called Russian parliamentary elections held in the territory of Ukraine. Our answer is simple - we do not recognize the legitimacy of Russian elections in the occupied territory. The Russian Duma MPs that will be elected in Crimea are in fact buying a membership card to the sanctions club. Welcome to the club of those targeted by sanctions," Poroshenko said.