The European Union intends to declare that it does not stray from the political course. How did not recognize the Crimea part of Russia, and continues to do so. The statement will be repeated at the EU-Ukraine summit next week.

The participants will also consider the situation in the waters of the Azov and Black Seas, a source in the European Union. "The situation in Crimea and the consequences of the illegal annexation of Crimea by Russia, of course, will also be discussed. The EU will reaffirm its commitment to the full implementation of its policy of non-recognition of illegal annexation. Militarization of the peninsula, the situation in the Azov and Black Seas will also be discussed, "- said the source" RIA Novosti ".

The ban on the import and export of goods is imposed in the Crimea and Sevastopol from the European Union. Also, sanctions have affected investments in the region and tourism services.

"Pleasure" the EU decided to stretch for another year, until June 23, 2019. The reunion of Crimea with Russia occurred on March 18, 2014. The peninsula became part of the Russian Federation, and Sevastopol - a city of federal significance following a referendum that the Crimean authorities held in February of the same year.