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Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Groysman commenting on the statements by Russian President Vladimir Putin about the possible return of military equipment left in the occupied Crimea to Ukraine, has suggested returning Crimea to Ukraine together with the fleet.

“I have a counter offer for the president of the Russian Federation – I propose returning Crimea together with the fleet. We are ready to accept it in the near future,” Groysman said at a briefing at the Hnutove check-point in Donetsk region on Jan. 12.