According to him, the issue concerning the Crimea will be discussed, but President Putin has made it clear that it will not be discussed at the negotiating table.

In addition, the Secretary of State also noted that Washington does not accept the "Russian invasion" in Ukraine.

"In Syria, Russia chose to support Bashar Assad.

We decided not to do this. But when it comes to invading another country, it's impossible to support, "he said..

Tillerson also noted that "this became the basis for a very serious sanctions regime" and "this regime will not change until the territorial integrity of Ukraine is restored".

As previously reported in URA-Inform, the third committee of the General Assembly of the United Nations approved an updated resolution on human rights in the Crimea.