The assembly stripped Russian delegates of their voting rights after people in Crimea — then part of Ukrainian territory —voted overwhelmingly in favor of joining Russia in a 2014 referendum. ... Russia denies any involvement in the Ukrainian conflict. . The Tuesday..…

It reiterated its call on Russia to release the captured Ukrainian sailors, return the seized vessels and ensure free passage through the Kerch Straits. EU leaders also called on Russia to fully cooperate with the ongoing investigation on the downing of flight MH17. . ..…