On 1 September 2018 Presidnt of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko addressed to the residents of the temporarily occupied territories of Donbas and Crimea by video link of the program “Randevu” broadcasting by 5 Channel. Petro Poroshenko pointed out that every day Ukraine and all Ukrainians thought about their compatriots, living under the occupation of the aggressor. “And while the Armed Forces of Ukraine defend the freedom of Ukraine at the confrontation lines. “Hard daily routine of diplomats to increase pressure on the Russian aggressor bring closer the time when we return the temporarily occupied territories”, stressed President of Ukraine.
Petro Poroshenko strongly denied all the allegations that alleged seizure of Crimea was completed: “But the history teaches us on the contrary: “Anschluss” could not last long, Crimea is Ukraine, it is and it will be Ukrainian”. President of Ukraine addressed to our people under the Russian occupation and said: “Day after day we continue to do all possible to regain Ukrainian Flag, Ukrainian Anthem and Ukrainian governance in the occupied territories. All Ukraine and I are with you. We will never leave you and give you to anybody” – summed up the President of Ukraine