Pushkov: Kiev's objections do not stop Western politicians from going to Crimea

The objections of the Ukrainian authorities are not stopping Western politicians from visiting Crimea, the head of the Duma's International Affairs Committee Alexei Pushkov stated today.

Yesterday Ukraine's Foreign Ministry condemned a trip to Crimea by Russian President Vladimir Putin and former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, noting that it took place without the consent of Kiev.

"Kiev has condemned Berlusconi's trip to Crimea. But convictions will not change anything: Western politicians are already travelling and will travel to Crimea," RIA Novosti quoted the parliamentarian as saying.