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Ukraine's Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman has said Russia owes much to Ukraine and the return of Crimea can contribute to repaying such a debt.

“In fact, Russia has a great debt to Ukraine and it should be worked out. In particular, Crimea’s de-occupation would contribute to the repayment of the debt,” the premier wrote on his Twitter page.

Groysman also said Crimea is the Ukrainian territory.