Zimbabwe has Not received a protest in Kiev in connection with the visit of the Zimbabwean Minister of Crimea And believes that Ukraine has No cause for complaint, the Ambassador said that African countries in RF Bonifas Guva Britto Chidyausiku, also representing the desires of Harare in Ukraine. " No, We did Not receive anything, " he said in a statement the Ministry of foreign Affairs Ambassador to Zimbabwe in the Russian Federation. He said that, in the opinion of Zimbabwean side, Kasukuwere visited the Crimea as part of Russia." It's the same as asking: " And will Not degrade if the visit to the Russian Federation relations between Zimbabwe And Ukraine?". Mr. Kasukuwere visited the Russian Federation ", - noticed Chidyausiku, RIA " Novosti ". Chidyausiku also explained the application of Kiev about the fact that the visit of the Zimbabwean Minister may affect the relations of Zimbabwe with Ukraine." We have diplomatic relations. And We respect the sovereignty of Ukraine, as it respects our. But we as sovereign countries have different positions on the geopolitical environment. It happens with all countries, " - said the diplomat. Talking about sanctions against the Crimea And Russia in General, the Ambassador recalled that Zimbabwe live in conditions of sentences for more than 10 years, And called such activities in respect of both States illegal." Not only Crimea - all Russia under the punishment. We believe that the punishment against the Crimea is a punishment against Russia. And We as a country living under sanctions for more than 10 years, we believe that punishment is bad, they are directed against ordinary people. And punishment is a double - edged weapon: if you enter a punishment, they affect Not only those against whom they are directed, But also to those, who introduces them, " said He." in this situation is unable to be won. We consider one-sided punishment, have Not received the blessing of the UN, illegal. We can Not Express support for the approach of imposing such penalties against any of the States, because It's a very serious tool, " He added. On the first day of the week it was announced that the Ukrainian authorities expressed dissatisfaction with the visit of the Minister of natural factors, water resources And climate of Zimbabwe Savior Kasukuwere in the Crimea. Remember, as reported by the first printed edition of the view, the visit of the delegation of Zimbabwe in the Crimea, held last week, has caused a strong reaction in the Ukrainian mass media, And among part of the Russian leaders.
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