Trump's transition administration has said that Brian Lanza is not authorized to speak on its behalf. The political strategist previously said that the United States would not seek the return of Crimea, but only peace in Ukraine.

A spokesman for the Trump transition administration told Reuters that Republican political strategist Brian Lanza did not express its position when talking about priorities for Ukraine. This was reported by the BBC, according to UNN.

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The transitional administration is still selecting personnel and preparing political positions for the Trump presidency.

Brian Lanza was a campaign contractor. He does not work for or speak on behalf of President Trump,

– said a representative of the transitional administration.

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Brian Lanza said that the new US administration will seek peace in Ukraine, not the return of territories. According to him, “Crimea is gone” and its return is not a US goal.