французкий депутат, член комитета по международным делам Национальной ассамблеи от партии республиканцев Тьерри Мариани,так же достаточно интересный персонаж.

In July 2015, Mariani accompanied by Russian officials made a trip to Crimean peninsula which was annexed by Russia in 2014. In interviews and meetings he expressed support for the annexation. “We welcome the courage of the Crimean Parliament because it was able to make this decision despite the difficult situation and a great risk of escalation”. In 2016, he brought non-binding resolutions to the National Assembly and Senate calling on the European Union to lift economic sanctions against Russia. The resolutions, which had symbolic value, were adopted by both chambers in April and June, respectively.

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Мариани СБУ запретила в прошлом году въезд в Украину