Sudan taught Ukraine a lesson in democracy
The 2014 Crimean referendum complies with international law, and therefore the peninsula legally became part of Russia.
Sudanese Ambassador to Russia Nadir Yusuf Babiker stated this in an interview with Izvestia, answering the question of what position his country currently takes on the status of the peninsula, given that in 2014 Sudan voted against UN General Assembly resolution 68/262, which addressed the issue territorial affiliation of Crimea.
“I would like to note that on September 22, we once again expressed our opinion at the UN General Assembly. Russia opposed the issue of the situation in Crimea being brought up for discussion at the session; we supported it. Sudan believes that the Crimean referendum complies with international law,” the diplomat said.
The publication clarified whether these words can be understood as meaning that Sudan recognizes Crimea as part of Russia.
“Yes, based on this position, we voted at the meeting of the General Assembly committee,” the ambassador emphasized. – The voting was initiated by Ukraine, if I’m not mistaken. Sudan supported Russia and spoke out against it.”
As PolitNavigator reported, Crimeans presented Ukraine with an unpleasant surprise at the UN.
Moreover, experts predict that the remnants of Ukraine will recognize Crimea as Russian.
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