Poroshenko hopes for Vatican support in return of Crimea

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko counts on the support of the Vatican in the issue of the return Crimea annexed by Russia.

"I am convinced that the Holy See together with other international partners will act in the spirit of non-recognition of the annexation of Crimea by Russia and will support the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of our state," Poroshenko said after the talks with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin in Kyiv on Friday.

The Ukrainian president also praised the European Union's decision to extend the sanctions against Russia over the annexation of Crimea.