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Turkey Stands Firm on Crimea, Backs Ukraine's Sovereignty

9/25/2025

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed Turkey's non-recognition of Crimea's annexation and supported Ukraine's territorial integrity.
Defense Minister Yasar Güler echoed this stance, stressing rights of Crimean Tatars and Ukraine's sovereignty.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned Russia's Crimea actions, urging accountability.
At the Fifth Crimea Platform Summit in New York, 54 countries participated; a New York Declaration was adopted.

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed Turkey's non-recognition of Crimea's annexation and supported Ukraine's territorial integrity.
Defense Minister Yasar Güler echoed this stance, stressing rights of Crimean Tatars and Ukraine's sovereignty.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned Russia's Crimea actions, urging accountability.
At the Fifth Crimea Platform Summit in New York, 54 countries participated; a New York Declaration was adopted.