In Turkey did not recognize elections to State Duma in Crimea

Ankara does not recognize the elections in the State Duma of Russia spent in the Crimea, the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey reports.

“The elections in the State Duma in Crimea did not have legal force for Turkey on September 17-19, 2021,” the ministry says statements.

The Foreign Ministry recalled that Turkey supports the territorial integrity of Ukraine and considers the illegal to connect the Crimea.