Poroshenko stresses priority of diplomatic, political and legal way to return Donbas, Crimea

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has emphasized the priority of a diplomatic, political and legal way to reintegrate Donbas and Crimea into Ukraine.

"Ukraine is ready to give a tough military response to the aggressor if an offensive is launched. But nevertheless we proceed from the priority of a peaceful, diplomatic, political and legal way of returning Donbas and Crimea," the president said speaking at the military parade in Kyiv on the occasion of the Day of Independence of Ukraine.