Disinfo: Norwegian delegation says Crimea is part of Russia and sanctions are "nonsense"

Summary

The head of Norwegian delegation that visited Crimea in September said that this peninsula is an inseparable part of the Russian Federation. In his opinion, the sanctions are a “nonsense” and Crimea doesn’t feel their impact.

Disproof

Recurring pro-Kremlin narrative about "official delegations" allegedly visiting Crimea. This was not an official delegation. Norway does not recognize the Russian presidential election in Crimea. "Norway will continue to support the EU’s non-recognition policy", said the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. More on Stop Fake.

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  • Reported in: Issue 121
  • DATE OF PUBLICATION: 03/10/2018
  • Outlet language(s) Russian
  • Countries and/or Regions discussed in the disinformation: Norway, Ukraine, Russia
  • Keywords: Crimea, War in Ukraine
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