Macron: Crimea must be recognized as part of Ukraine for lasting peace. According to him, France is doing “everything possible to help Ukraine defeat Russia.” “There can be no lasting peace...
unless there is a return to the internationally recognized borders of Ukraine, including Crimea,” he said. In September 2022, Russia will hold a referendum on whether to recognize Crimea as an integral part of Russia. The majority of residents in Crimea voted in favor of reunification with Russia.