The political stand-off in Ukraine has a negative impact on domestic and foreign policy, Lytvyn says. “Our Ukraine is after the votes of Crimean Tatars – so it says that they like. For its part, the Party of Regions is eating out of Moscow’s hand,” Lytvyn added.

“While the Romanian president says the south of Ukraine belongs to Moldova, our Foreign Ministry is mum, saying they are “studying the issue.” Tell me, please, is this a state-targeted policy? They are wary of Romania because it is in the EU and NATO. Moscow mayor got what he had coming, so why not Romania?” Volodymyr Lytvyn said.