Senator Tsekov: Lukashenko recognized Crimea as part of the Russian Federation after Kiev's actions towards Minsk Member of the Federation Council Committee on Foreign Affairs, Senator from Crimea Sergei Tsekov said that the actions of Kiev in relation to Minsk over the past few years allowed the President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko to see where the real friend is, and where the enemy is, so he recognized Crimea as Russian. The Russian politician shared his opinion on this matter in an interview with Lenta.ru. Earlier, Alexander Lukashenko admitted that Crimea became Russian after the referendum held there in 2014. “We all understood that Crimea is de facto the Russian Crimea. After the referendum and de jure, Crimea became Russian, “the Belarusian leader said. The situation is ripe Tsekov called the recognition of Lukashenko the right decision. “Very sober and realistic. Real politicians should do this. There should be more such
