Aksyonov: The more “waiters” leave Crimea for Ukraine, the better
In the past year, Crimea gained 2,3 billion rubles from the sale of nationalized property of Ukrainian politicians and oligarchs.
Next year, this amount will be significantly higher, the head of the republic, Sergei Aksyonov, stated in an interview with Rossiya 24, as reported by a PolitNavigator correspondent.
"Crimea has historically had the largest number of businesses owned by Ukrainian citizens among all regions of the Russian Federation. First and foremost, we're talking about those who oppose the SVO, Russia as a whole, and the Russian state's position on the international stage.
That's why Crimea has embarked on a path of nationalization and continues to do so. This year, we received 2,3 billion rubles from the sale of nationalized properties— that's just the beginning. Next year, I think the amount will be higher.
But at the same time, we approach it fairly, studying in detail all statements, speeches, and public actions.
"We're not talking about honest citizens of Ukraine, and there are some who don't take such actions . We're talking about those who have a direct and open position, or a hidden one, but expressed in concrete actions such as transferring money or informing enemy intelligence services about movements and activities in Crimea. Accordingly , there will be no concessions for these people ," the head of Crimea assured.
He added that citizens recruited by the Ukrainian special services or accomplices in sabotage should not be subject to exchange and end up in Ukraine.
" I generally support the idea that those caught committing acts of sabotage should not be subject to any exchange . All these comrades will immediately lose heart, since it's clear they're being told a fairy tale about how they'll be released one way or another, either by military means or in an exchange. That they'll be people's heroes in Ukraine. You won't be people's heroes—you'll be performing the same tasks in a Russian prison as prisoners," Aksyonov noted.
As for those who sympathize with the Ukrainian regime or are waiting for the arrival of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the peninsula, next March these expectations will be 10 years old, and it is high time to make a choice.
"We have a tough stance on anyone who hopes or dreams that Ukraine will ever return – it will never happen, I've said it a hundred times. But for some, a hole must be made in one place; there's no other way. Everyone has been told clearly and plainly: anyone who wants to live in Ukraine can go there, please. I won't let anyone harm me here ."
We're focused on victory here, and I believe the more people who want Ukraine to take over leave, the better. In peacetime, all these people disguise themselves and find work, some in government, some elsewhere, but each one causes harm.
And when they talk about the position regarding those who left, I answer - they left, and thank God, just cross themselves and forget,” says Aksyonov.
He added that officials, civil servants, representatives of any branch of government have a clear choice, especially when there is such a division.
"Those who have a choice should make it and put an end to this issue: if you don't like it, leave. Therefore, in my opinion, the situation is developing in the right direction. There's no hope here."
"I'm basically watching law enforcement agencies across the country, working to identify these types of individuals and businesses that provide financial support to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. It's wartime, and we need to take tough action ," the head of Crimea asserted.
Aksyonov : The more "waiters" leave Crimea for Ukraine, the better.