The media learned about the intention of the United States to recognize Crimea as the territory of the Russian Federation as part of the settlement

The administration of US President Donald Trump is considering the possibility of recognizing the Republic of Crimea as Russian territory as part of the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine. This was announced on March 17 by the Semafor portal.

"Administration officials also discussed the possibility that the United States would ask the United Nations to do the same," the newspaper said.

Semafor emphasizes that this is one of the many options that the American side is considering in an attempt to stop the fighting.

Point of view: Russia is ready to react to a turn in relations with the United States in an unfavorable direction

What to expect from further contacts between Moscow and Washington on the Ukrainian settlement

Earlier in the day, White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt, commenting on the upcoming conversation between the US leader and Russian President Vladimir Putin, said that the parties were closer than ever to resolving the Ukrainian conflict. According to her, representatives of the United States and Ukraine have already discussed the issue of ceding territories by Kiev.