[global network roundup, according to Itar - Tass news on 31 July, head of the French delegation members Thierry Mariani in the visit to the Crimea said, western countries or in a year later change attitudes to the Crimea, admitting that the regression in Russia.

Thierry Mariani said: "eight months after France, the United States, followed by Germany will be a general election, the government after the transition, a lot of things will change. Western countries will likely change the attitude of sanctions against Russia, as well as to recognize the fact that the return of Crimea to russia." He also said that sanctions against Russia is meaningless and internecine must be removed as soon as possible, Crimea back to Russia is the common aspiration of the people.

In answer the French parliament is passed a resolution called on western countries to recognize the Crimean return to Russia, he said that the current situation is unlikely, because the French parliament soon to enter the election period, in this case is difficult to make accurate decision.

He also said that he firmly believes that western countries will recognize the fact that Crimea's return to Russia, and said the fact that it has been impossible to change, it is recognized that it will contribute to bilateral cooperation. He also called for more Western politicians to visit Crimea in person, and believe that they will therefore change their attitude towards Crimea.

The visit is the second visit to Crimea in the summer of 2015, during which he met with local leaders and exchanged views with the people.