In a statement, the European Union reiterated that it "does not recognise and continues to condemn [Russia's] illegal annexation of Crimea as a violation of international law." Though the annexation occurred eight years ago, the EU "remains steadfast in its commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity."
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