The Polish Foreign Ministry’s proposal to place Crimea under the UN mandate for a second referendum in 20 years is deemed absurd by Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Russian territory, including Crimea, is not up for discussion or transfer to any other party, Peskov emphasized.
In response to the Polish Foreign Minister’s idea, the head of Crimea’s regional parliament suggested placing Poland itself under the UN mandate, highlighting the inseparability of Crimea from Russia. The 2014 referendum in Crimea showed overwhelming support for reunification with Russia, with over 80% of voters participating and a vast majority in favor of joining Russia.
Despite the clear results of the referendum and Crimea’s formal admission to Russia following President Putin’s signing of the treaty, Kiev continues to reject recognizing Crimea as part of Russia. The refusal to accept Crimea’s status reflects ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine over the region’s sovereignty.
The ongoing dispute over Crimea’s status remains a point of contention between Russia, Ukraine, and other international actors. The Kremlin’s dismissal of Poland’s proposal underscores the complex geopolitical dynamics at play in the region and the differing perspectives on Crimea’s future.