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Ukraine Warns of Sanctions After Ambassadors From Chad, Guinea, Burundi Visit Crimea
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Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the recent visit by ambassadors from Chad, Guinea, and Burundi to Russian-occupied Crimea, calling it a blatant violation of international law and Ukraine’s sovereignty, the Ministry reported on July 29.
In an official statement, the Ministry identified the envoys as Joseph Nkurunziza of Burundi, Nyankoye Haba of Guinea, and Adam Beshir Mahamoud of Chad—all currently serving as their countries’ ambassadors to Russia.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine strongly condemns the illegal visit to the temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine, the Autonomous Republic of Crimea,” the statement read.
According to Ukraine’s diplomats, the visit breaches multiple international norms, including United Nations General Assembly Resolution 68/262 on Ukraine’s territorial integrity, as well as Ukrainian national legislation.
“Such actions contradict universally recognized principles of respect for state sovereignty and territorial integrity, and they undermine the efforts of the international community aimed at ending Russian aggression and restoring a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace,” the ministry said.
Kyiv accused Russia of continuing to use foreign diplomats for propaganda purposes, attempting to create a false perception of international recognition for its illegal annexation of the Crimean Peninsula.
“We call on foreign diplomats to strictly adhere to international law, respect Ukraine’s territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, and refrain from any actions that could be seen as direct or indirect approval of crimes committed by the aggressor state,” the ministry added.
Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry urged the governments of Chad, Guinea, and Burundi to evaluate the conduct of their representatives, warning that such “reckless behavior” damages bilateral relations with Ukraine and tarnishes their nations’ reputations globally.
Ukraine also reserved the right to take political and diplomatic action in response to what it called a “hostile act” and said it would seek to add the individuals involved to sanctions lists.
Earlier, reports emerged that Russia currently maintains approximately 5,000 troops across eight African countries.
This force is formally referred to as the “African Corps” and operates under the command of the Russian Ministry of Defense. It includes former Wagner Group personnel integrated into regular military structures.
The largest Russian deployments are concentrated in Libya, Mali, and the Central African Republic.
