Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Russian President Putin Signs Decree Recognizing Crimea As Sovereign State



Putin Signs Order To Recognize Crimea As A Sovereign Independent State -- RT

President Vladimir Putin has signed an order that Russia recognizes Crimea as a sovereign and independent state. The Autonomous Republic of Crimea held a referendum on Sunday with over 96% voting for integration into Russia.

“According to the will of the peoples of the Crimea on the all-Crimean referendum held on March 16, 2014, [I order] to recognize the Republic of Crimea, in which the city of Sevastopol has a special status, as a sovereign and independent state,” the document reads.

The order comes into force immediately.

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Putin Signs Decree Recognizing Crimea as 'Sovereign State' -- NBC
Putin recognises independent Crimea as west imposes sanctions -- Financial Times

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