US envoy to Russia: 'Highly unlikely' that Trump will recognize Russia annexation of Crimea

[DonViejo]

Source: The Hill


BY MAX GREENWOOD - 07/15/18 10:24 AM EDT

U.S. Ambassador to Russia Jon Huntsman said Sunday that it is "highly unlikely" that President Trump recognizes Russia's annexation of Crimea when he meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki on Monday.

Asked on "Fox News Sunday" whether Trump could use the opportunity to recognize the 2014 takeover, Huntsman cast doubt on such a possibility, calling the annexation a "violation of international law."

"Highly unlikely. Crimea was a violation of international law. We all recognize that. That’s U.S. policy," Huntsman said. "These are very, very serious issues and issues we have serious sanctions tied to by the way."

Trump is set to sit down with Putin for a highly anticipated summit in Finland on Monday, raising speculation about what the two leaders might discuss.

Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/397084-us-envoy-to-russia-highly-unlikely-that-trump-will-recognize

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. The fact that Russia's annexing of Crimea was a violation of international law

will not stop Trump from recognizing it if it makes his boss happy. Huntsman is naive if he thinks otherwise.

[Roy Rolling]

2. A very low bar

It's now news when someone predicts Trump won't support fascist oligarchs.

[ChiTownDenny]

7. "Highly Unlikely". FFS!

For Fuck's Sake

[truthisfreedom]

3. Down is the new up.

[forgotmylogin]

4. "highly unlikely he'll recognize it..."

Recognize it in terms of "accepting it" or "bringing it up as a problem" in his private powwow with Putin?

[StepnKretchit]

5. That would mean "Yes, he will recognize Russia's annexation of Crimea."

And anything else his master wants."

Hillary Clinton told us all that Trump is Putin's Puppet.

[Squinch]

6. Yep. This exactly.

[C Moon]

8. Oh, you'd be surprised.

[mountain grammy]

9. Hahahahahahahahaha

:

Sorry..such a fucking ridiculous statement..I can’t help myself. Almost like he means it..the absurdity of it all.. of course he fucking will.

[Saguaro]

10. Recognize Crimea's annexation?

I think what they really mean is Trump wouldn't even recognize Crimea on a map, so he wouldn't notice that Putin colored it in the same as Russia.

[Arazi]

11. He will recognize it and do it willingly #PutinsPuppet