The head of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, said that Crimea, annexed by Russia, will be returned by a combination of military force and diplomacy. He said this in an interview with Liga.net.

 "Crimea will be returned by a combination of force and diplomacy. But nothing will happen without strength. Our units will go there with weapons in hand," Budanov said.

 According to the head of the State Administration of Ukraine, Crimea will already be under the control of Ukraine in the summer of 2023.

 "I will advise to Crimea. This is the pearl of Ukraine, which has been waiting for Ukrainian tourists for a long time," Budanov answered when asked about where he would recommend going on vacation next summer.