Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs protested against yet another visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to Crimea. Russia's president went to Crimea on December 2 without prior agreement by Ukraine.
According to a Ukrainian ministry statement, Kyiv sent a note of protest about such visits to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ukraine also asked Russia to explain its disrespect of Ukrainian laws.
“We once again stress that the Autonomous Repulic of Crimea and Sevastopol are and remain an integral part of Ukraine within its internationally-recognized boundaries,” the statement reads.
Russia has not yet commented on the situation.
Here is today's map of the security situation in eastern Ukraine, according to the National Security and Defense Council:
