U.S. urges to recognize Crimea as part of Russia

U.S. Professor Lyle Goldstein urged Washington urged Washington to "get over" Crimea's reunification with Russia.

His article published in The National Interest magazine tells that Russia and Crimea have a common history, as well as notes losses suffered during the Crimean War and WWII. Goldstein also noted that Crimea has a;ready been integrated into Russia.

In addition, he stressed that European countries have long wearied of the sanctions against Russia.

The professor urged U.S. diplomats to negotiate a "grand bargain" to set European security on a much more positive course.