07/09/2021 (Agence Europe) – On Tuesday 7 September, the EU condemned the Russian-led searches in Crimea that resulted in the detention by Russia, on 3 and 4 September, of five Crimean Tatar leaders and 45 other people. “The EU considers the detentions to be politically motivated and illegal under international law”, said the European External Action Service spokesperson. The spokesperson recalled that the EU did not recognise the enforcement of Russian legislation in Crimea and Sevastopol and expected all illegally detained Ukrainians to be released without delay. On behalf of the EU, the spokesperson again called on Russia to comply with its obligations under international law and to end the human rights violations in Crimea. (CG)