For the second time, a group of French politicians visits the Crimean peninsula, which was annexed by Russia. Ukraine has reacted with irritation because the guests will attend a Russian military parade.
Deutsche Welle: Controversial visit to Crimea by French politicians
Crimean parliament speaker Vladimir Konstantinov (R) and French right wing UMP party member of parliament Thierry Mariani attend a meeting at the State Council in Simferopol on July 23, 2015.