The deputy of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and the leader of the "Mejlis of the Crimean-Tatar people", banned in Russia, Refat Chubarov announced that Russians living in the Crimea will be obliged to leave it.
"All Russians should know if they have intentions there, or, God forbid, if they have already done this, moved to permanent residence in the Crimea, that they will have to leave," said Chubarov on the air of the Ukrainian " The Fifth Channel ". He stressed that this is the only option for developments on the peninsula.
Leaders of Mejlis Chubarov, Mustafa Dzhemilev and businessman Lenur Islyamov left the Crimea after joining the Russian Federation. They are the initiators of the energy and food blockade of the peninsula.
Chubarov had previously stated about the possibility of a forceful way of returning the Crimea to Ukraine. "The military factor can not just be dismissed.
We must do our part of the "homework" - strengthening the army.
We must pay special attention to the fleet, "he said two years ago.