The USA exclude removal of sanctions from the Russian Federation before return of the annexed Crimea to Ukraine.

About it it is said in the statement of the representative of US State department Jennifer Psaki published on the website of State Department the Censor.NET with reference to the Ukrainian news. 

"We confirm that the sanctions connected with the Crimea will remain on a place until occupation proceeds", - is said in the statement.

It is noted that the USA will continue to support the sovereignty of Ukraine, its territorial integrity and the right for self-determination.

Source: http://censor.net.ua/