There is no sign that Moscow will withdraw its claim, he added.

His work was never confirmed, however, and he later withdrew his claim of discovery.

In 1800, fearing he would lose money with another move, Elmsley withdrew his claim.

He was, however, released on making a humble apology and withdrawing his claim, 27 November.

A woman who said she had seen Lori near the grove that day later withdrew her claim.

In October 1722 he petitioned for the seat, but withdrew his claim next month.

But as the case entered its seventh day, she withdrew her claim with both sides agreeing to pay their own costs.

Massachusetts did not formally withdraw its claim to the region, first made in 1629, until December 16, 1786.

Ngoc withdrew his claim at the time but he made the claim once again in 2008.

As a result, the federal government subsequently withdrew their claim on exclusive use of the water.