Putin recognises Crimea as a sovereign and independent state
- 10 years ago
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree which recognises Crimea as a sovereign and independent state.
The Kremlin said the order took effect immediate.
The move by Putin is seen as a first step towards integrating Crimea into the Russian Federation after Sunday’s overwhelming ‘Yes’ vote in the peninsula to join.
23.00 Crimea parliament
32.00 Inside parliament
52.00 Out.
The Kremlin said the order took effect immediate.
The move by Putin is seen as a first step towards integrating Crimea into the Russian Federation after Sunday’s overwhelming ‘Yes’ vote in the peninsula to join.
23.00 Crimea parliament
32.00 Inside parliament
52.00 Out.