According to Hempel, every time Ukrainian politicians speculate on the topic of Crimea. 

He emphasized that when the opportunity arises to discuss everything, representatives of Ukraine and the EU refuse to do this. 

“Each time, representatives of Ukraine, representatives of Europe refuse to discuss in open areas, as they consider, the“ problem ”with alleged violation of human rights in Crimea and much more. How many times have we invited them to the Crimea - come, see, let's talk, ”Hempel noted.

In his opinion, Kiev is trying to "make money on this topic."

“Still, every year an increasing number of people in Europe understand that everything that is said about Crimea (by the Ukrainian authorities. - RT ) is a blatant and unprecedented lie,” he concluded.

Earlier, the Permanent Mission of Russia to the UN reported that Ukraine, Great Britain, the USA and Estonia did not participate in the UN Security Council meeting on the Arria formula on the situation in Crimea.

Crimea became the Russian region after a referendum held there in March 2014, in which most residents spoke out for reunification with Russia.