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	The '''political status''' of ] is the subject of a political and territorial dispute between ], that since ] and until ] possessed the peninsula, and ], that controls Crimea since the ]. The ] and the ] City Council declared independence in March 11 and ] in March 18. Since March 21, 2014 Russia claims Crimea as a part of its territory. As of March 24, few ] (except Russia itself) officially recognized the transfer of sovereignty over Crimea to Russia: these are ],<ref name="Kazakhstan">. qha.com.ua. 19 March 2014</ref> ],<ref name="Kyrgyzstan">. ria.ru. 20 March 2014.</ref> and possibly others. Leaders and top officials of several other UN states made announcements supportive to Russia, but the reaction of the international community to Crimea's incorporation to Russia is overwhelmingly negative.
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			The ] was a partially ] ]. The Republic was formerly known as the ] until it reunified with the city of ]. These two regions then ] from ] together as a single united nation. This nation then requested accession to ] which was granted separately: one for the former Autonomous Republic of Crimea and another for Sevastopol. The former Autonomous Republic of Crimea is virtually the same as the federal subject, save for being part of Russia and being a federal subject, rather than being part of Ukraine as an autonomous republic.
	==History==
	{{further\|History of Crimea\|1954 transfer of Crimea\|Autonomous Republic of Crimea}}
	Formerly annexed by the ], Crimea was reoccupied by the ] in 1921 and was granted the status of autonomous republic. After the ] in 1945 the Soviet authorities ] the indigenous population of ] and the autonomous status of the region was stripped. In 1954, the ] of the ] ] the region to Ukraine. Ukraine restored Crimea's ] in 1991 and allowed all Crimean Tatars to return. Crimea's autonomous status was further reiterated in 1996 with the ratification of Ukraine's ], which declared Crimea to be the "Autonomous Republic of Crimea", but also an "inseparable constituent part of Ukraine."<ref name="Wikisource">{{cite web\|title=Constitution of Ukraine, 1996\|url=https://en.wikisource.org/Constitution_of_Ukraine,_1996\|accessdate=March 12, 2014}}</ref>

			However, ], along with most other sovereign states, do not recognize the accession of the republic to Russia. For all intents and purposes, Ukraine still treats the region as a subdivision within Ukrainian territory subject to Ukrainian law.
	==2014 development==
	{{further\|2014 Ukrainian revolution\|2014 Crimean crisis}}
	{{Infobox Former Country
	\|p1=Autonomous Republic of Crimea
	\|flag_p1=Flag of Ukraine.svg
	\|p2=Sevastopol#After_the_Soviet_collapse
	\|flag_p2=Flag of Ukraine.svg
	\|s1=Republic of Crimea
	\|flag_s1=Flag of Russia.svg
	\|s2=Sevastopol
	\|flag_s2=Flag of Russia.svg
	\|year_start=2014
	\|year_end=2014
	\|continent=Europe
	\|conventional_long_name=Republic of Crimea
	\|native_name=Республика Крым<br/>Къырым Джумхуриети<br/>Республіка Крим
	\|common_name=Republic of Crimea
	\|government_type=]<ref name="KrimRada" />
	\|legislature=]
	\|event_start = ]
	\|date_start = 11 March
	\|event1=]
	\|date_event1=16 March 2014
	\|event2=]
	\|date_event2=17 March 2014<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://www.cnn.com/2014/03/17/world/europe/ukraine-crisis/\|title=Crimea votes to break from Ukraine, join Russia. What happens next?\|publisher=CNN\|date=March 17, 2014\|accessdate=March 17, 2014\|author=Marie-Louise Gumuchian\|quote=On Monday, lawmakers in Crimea approved a resolution that declared the Black Sea peninsula an independent, sovereign state. They then filed an appeal to join the Russian Federation.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://rt.com/news/crimea-referendum-results-official-250/\|title=Crimea votes to join Russian Federation: 96.77% say YES\|publisher=RT\|quote=Crimea was declared an independent sovereign state, the Republic of Crimea, on Monday, the autonomous Ukrainian regional parliament's website stated. The Supreme Council of Crimea unanimously voted to integrate of the region into Russia.}}</ref>
	\|event3=]
	\|date_event3= 17 March 2014
	\|event4 = ]
	\|date_event4= 18 March 2014<ref name="tass">{{cite news\|url=http://en.itar-tass.com/russia/724785\|agency=ITAR-TASS\|title=Putin signs laws on reunification of Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol with Russia\|date=21 March 2014\|accessdate=22 March 2014}}</ref>
	\|event_end = Ratification
	\|date_end= 21 March
	\|image_flag=Flag of Crimea.svg
	\|flag=Flag of Crimea
	\|image_coat=Emblem of Crimea.svg
	\|symbol=Coat of arms of Crimea
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	\|national_motto = {{native phrase\|ru\|"Процветание в единстве"\|italics=off}}<br/>'']''{{nbsp\|2}}{{small\|(])<br/>"Prosperity in unity"}}
	\|national_anthem = {{native name\|ru\|"]"\|italics=off\|nolink=on}}<br/>''Nivy i gory tvoi volshebny, Rodina''{{nbsp\|2}}{{small\|(transliteration)<br/>''Your fields and mountains are magical, Motherland''}}
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	On March 11, 2014, amidst the ], the ] and the ] City Council ] to ] from Ukraine.<ref name="KrimRada">{{cite web\|title=Парламент Крыма принял Декларацию о независимости АРК и г. Севастополя\|url=http://www.rada.crimea.ua/news/11_03_2014_1\|publisher=Государственный Совет Республики Крым\|accessdate=18 March 2014\|date=11 March 2014}}</ref> The document specifically mentioned ] in the lead part.<ref name="KrimRada" />

			==Background==
	The declaration was done in an attempt to legitimize a ] where citizens were to vote on whether Crimea should apply to join Russia as a ], or remain part of Ukraine. On March 16, 2014, a large majority (reported as 95% of those who voted) voted in favour of independence of Crimea from Ukraine and joining Russia as a federal subject.<ref name=autogenerated2></ref><ref></ref> The BBC reported that most of the Crimean Tatars that they interviewed were boycotting the vote.<ref name=autogenerated2 /> Prime Minister ] stated that 40% of Crimean Tatars took part in the referendum, and according to Russian state media, polling data showed a majority of Tatars in Sevastopol voted to join Russia, with a turnout of over 50% in the city.<ref>{{cite news\|title=About 40% of Crimean Tatars take part in Crimean referendum – Prime Minister\|url=http://en.itar-tass.com/world/723832\|accessdate=March 16, 2014\|newspaper=ITAR-TASS\|date=March 16, 2014}}</ref>
			Following the ], the newly formed ] declared Crimea's independence from Ukraine on 11 March 2014. While 97% percent of voters voted to leave Ukraine, and the new government of Crimea officially declared independence, the referendum was widely condemned in the ] ], primarily because the referendum included an option to join Russia while the region was ]. The European Union, United States, Canada and several other nations condemned the decision to hold a referendum. In addition, the ]—the unofficial political association of the Crimean Tatars—called for a boycott of the referendum.<ref name="ukrinform.ua">{{cite web \|url=http://www.ukrinform.ua/eng/news/mejlis_to_boycott_crimean_referendum_318219 \|title=Mejlis to boycott Crimean referendum& \|publisher=Ukrinform.ua \|date=6 March 2014 \|accessdate=15 March 2014}}</ref><ref name="pretedermined">{{cite web\|url=http://www.dw.de/tatar-leader-referendums-results-predetermined/a-17500078 \|title=Tatar leader: referendum's results 'predetermined'\|publisher=DW.DE \|date=16 March 2014 \|accessdate=17 March 2014}}</ref>

			Crimea was only recognised by ] and was seeking ] recognition.<ref>. Echo.msk.ru (17 March 2014). Retrieved on 23 March 2014.</ref> The ultimate goal of Crimea's secession was to have ] as a ]. The ] and others have condemned the referendum. The ] failed to adopt a resolution declaring the referendum invalid, as Russia exercised ],<ref>. Un.org. 15 March 2014.</ref> however, the ] have stated that they will not recognize the referendum.<ref>{{cite news\|title=NATO Allies won't recognize Crimea's annexation to Russia\|url=http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/nato-allies-wont-recognize-crimeas-annexation-to-russia-340038.html\|newspaper=Kyiv Post\|date=19 March 2014}}</ref>
	{{anchor\|Republic of Crimea}}After the referendum, Crimean lawmakers formally voted both to secede from Ukraine and ask for membership in the Russian Federation. Thus, the independent '''Republic of Crimea''' existed for a little more than a day. The Sevastopol City Council, however, requested the port's separate admission as a federal city.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/18/world/europe/european-union-ukraine.html?hpw&rref=world&_r=0\|agency=The New York Times\|title=Lawmakers in Crimea Move Swiftly to Split From Ukraine\|date=17 March 2014\|accessdate=17 March 2014}}</ref>

	On March ~~18,~~ 2014, Russia and Crimea signed a treaty of accession, ~~following which~~ the ] and ~~the ] of~~ Sevastopol ~~were created~~ in the Russian Federation following President Putin’s address to the Parliament. On March 21, 2014 the Russian ] ratified the ],<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://en.itar-tass.com/russia/724749\|title=Russian Federation Council ratifies treaty on Crimea’s entry to Russia\|publisher=]\|date=21 March 2014 \|accessdate=March 21, 2014}}</ref> and ] ] signed the treaty into effect that same day, with the accession backdated to March 18.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://en.itar-tass.com/russia/724785\|title=Putin signs laws on reunification of Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol with Russia\|publisher=]\|date=21 March 2014 \|accessdate=March 21, 2014}}</ref> During the transition period which will last ~~till~~ January 1, 2015, both sides will resolve the issues of integration of the new subjects “in the economic, financial, credit and legal system of the Russian Federation.”<ref ~~name=annexation~~>{{cite news\| url=http://rt.com/news/putin-include-crimea-sevastopol-russia-578/ \| work=Russia Today \| title=Treaty to accept Crimea, Sevastopol to Russian Federation signed \| date=March ~~18,~~ 2014}}</ref>		On 18 March 2014, Russia and Crimea have signed treaty of accession of the Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol in the Russian Federation following President Putin’s address to the Parliament. During the transition period which will last until 1 January 2015, both sides will resolve the issues of integration of the new subjects “in the economic, financial, credit and legal system of the Russian Federation.”<ref>{{cite news\| url=http://rt.com/news/putin-include-crimea-sevastopol-russia-578/ \| work=Russia Today \| title=Treaty to accept Crimea, Sevastopol to Russian Federation signed \| date=18 March 2014}}</ref>

	==~~Position~~ of ~~Ukraine~~==		==Recognition of republic==
			Only one country, Russia, extended ] to the Republic of Crimea.
	], along with most sovereign states in the world, did not recognize the Republic of Crimea's claim to sovereignty, nor the unification of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea with Sevastopol, nor the referendum that paved the way for Crimean secession.
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	==Position of Russia==
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	Claims of Russia are based on its recognition of the short-lived ] with which Russia concluded the abovementioned treaty of accession according to its ].
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			! ]
			! ]
			! ] established
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			\| {{flag\|Russia}}
			\| 17 March 2014<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://eng.kremlin.ru/news/6884\|agency=Kremlin\|title=Executive Order on recognising Republic of Crimea\|date=17 March 2014\|accessdate=17 March 2014}}</ref>
			\| Yes{{citation needed\|date=March 2014}}
			\|}
			</center>

			==Recognition of referendum==
	The ] approved the accession of Crimea.
			The following states have accepted the legitimacy and results of the ].
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	==Views by the international community==
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			\| {{flag\|Russia}}\|\| {{yes}} \|\| 17 March 2014 \|\|<ref>. Russian.rt.com. 17 March 2014.</ref>

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	The ], ] and the ] instantly condemned the independence referendum as illegal.<ref name=autogenerated2 /><ref></ref>
			\| {{flag\|Venezuela}}\|\| {{yes}} \|\| 17 March 2014 \|\|<ref name=r1/>

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	] vote on a draft resolution condemning the 2014 Crimean referendum.
			\| {{flag\|South Ossetia}}\|\| {{no}} \|\| 17 March 2014 \|\| <ref name=r2/>
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	{{legend\|#287cfe\|Voted in favor of resolution}}
			\| {{flag\|Abkhazia}}\|\| {{no}} \|\| 17 March 2014 \|\| <ref name=r2>{{cite web \|url=http://www.civil.ge/eng/article.php?id=27044 \|title=Sokhumi, Tskhinvali Recognize Crimea Vote\|publisher=civil.ge\|date = 17 March 2014}}</ref>
	{{legend\|#007f00\|Abstained}}
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	{{legend\|#ff0000\|Vetoed resolution}}
			\| {{flag\|Kazakhstan}}\|\| {{yes}} \|\| 18 March 2014 \|\| <ref>. qha.com.ua. 19 March 2014</ref><ref name=r1/>
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	On March 1, while ] of the ] were meeting in an emergency closed-door session, a spokesman for the ] ] delivered a statement saying that the Secretary General was "gravely concerned about the deterioration of the situation" in Ukraine and planned to speak shortly with the Russian President ]. Ban's statement called for "full respect for and preservation of the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine" and demanded "immediate restoration of calm and direct dialogue between all concerned."<ref>{{cite news\|title=UN chief Ban Ki-moon 'gravely concerned' over Ukraine events\|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/un-chief-ban-ki-moon-gravely-concerned-over-ukraine-events/articleshow/31239002.cms\|agency=Associated Press\|publisher=Times Internet Limited\|accessdate=2 March 2014}}</ref> The Security Council itself expressed support for the unity, territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine. The Council agreed that it was important that all political actors in Ukraine exercise maximum restraint and called for an inclusive dialogue recognizing the diversity of the Ukrainian society.<ref>{{cite web\|title=UN Security Council holds urgent meeting to review Situation in Crimea Ukraine\|url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/03/un-security-council-holds-urgent-meeting-to-review-situation-in-crimea-ukraine/\|work=IANS\|publisher=news.biharprabha.com\|accessdate=1 March 2014}}</ref> On March 15 the Security Council voted 13–1, with one abstention to condemn the proposed Crimean referendum. The sole negative vote was cast by Russia - the motion failed, as Russia is a permanent member of the Council with veto power.<ref>http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-26595776</ref> Countries of ] and ] generally support the position of United States, U.K., and France.
			\| {{flag\|Armenia}}\|\| {{yes}} \|\| 19 March 2014 \|\| <ref>. asbarez.com. 19 March 2014</ref><ref name=r1/>

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	The Russian position got explicit support from ],<ref name="Kazakhstan"/> ],<ref name="Kyrgyzstan"/> ] ],<ref name="Sargsyan">. asbarez.com. 19 March 2014</ref>
			\| {{flag\|Nagorno-Karabakh Republic}} \|\| {{no}} \|\| 19 March 2014 \|\| <ref name=nk>. Asbarez.com. Retrieved on 23 March 2014.</ref>
	],<ref name="Museveni">. ria.ru. 20 March 2014</ref> ],<ref name="Afghanistan">. rt.com. 22 March 2014</ref><ref>. tolonews.com. 23 March 2014</ref> as well as from partially recognized states of ],<ref name="Abkhazia and South Ossetia">{{cite web \|url=http://www.civil.ge/eng/article.php?id=27044 \|title=Sokhumi, Tskhinvali Recognize Crimea Vote\|publisher=civil.ge\|date = 17 March 2014}}</ref> ],<ref name="Abkhazia and South Ossetia"/> and ],<ref name="Nagorno-Karabakh Republic">. Asbarez.com. Retrieved on 23 March 2014.</ref> and president of the ], a sub-national entity within ], an internationally-recognized country. Declarations supportive to Russia were also made by senior officials of ], ], and ].
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			\| {{flag\|Kyrgyzstan}} \|\| {{yes}} \|\| 20 March 2014 \|\| <ref>. ria.ru. 20 March 2014.</ref><ref name=r1/>
	On March 23, 2014, ] recognized Crimea as '']'' part of Russia.<ref>{{cite news\| url=http://rt.com/news/belarus-crimea-part-russia-657/ \| work=Russia Today \| title=Belarusian president: Crimea is de-facto part of Russia \| date=March 23, 2014}}</ref>
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			\| {{flag\|Uganda}} \|\| {{yes}} \|\| 21 March 2014 \|\| <ref>. ria.ru. 20 March 2014</ref><ref>Африка признаёт референдум // Метро.- № 35 (47/2965). 21 March 2014. p. 4</ref>
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	{{Portal\|Crimea\|Russia}}
			\| {{flag\|Afghanistan}} \|\| {{yes}} \|\| 22 March 2014 \|\| <ref name=r1>. rt.com. 22 March 2014</ref><ref>. tolonews.com. 23 March 2014</ref>
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			\| {{flag\|North Korea}} \|\| {{yes}} \|\| 22 March 2014 \|\| <ref name=r1>. rt.com. 22 March 2014</ref>{{cn\|date=March 2014}}
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			\| {{flag\|Syria}} \|\| {{yes}} \|\| 22 March 2014 \|\| <ref name=r1>. rt.com. 22 March 2014</ref>{{cn\|date=March 2014}}
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			\| {{flag\|Belarus}} \|\| {{yes}} \|\| 23 March 2014\|\| <ref>. rt.com. 23 March 2014</ref><ref>. itar-tass.com. 23 March 2014</ref>
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	==External links==
	* {{URL\|http://crimea.ru}}

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Main topics Timeline of the annexation International reactions to the annexation 2014 Crimean referendum Crimean problem Republic of Crimea
Background History of Crimea 1944 deportation of the Crimean Tatars 1954 transfer of Crimea 1991 Belavezha Accords 1994–95 President of Crimea 1994 Budapest Memorandum 1997 Russian - Ukrainian Friendship Treaty 1997 Partition Treaty 2006 anti-NATO protests in Feodosiya 2010 Kharkiv Pact 2013–14 Euromaidan Revolution of Dignity

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The Republic of Crimea was a partially recognised republic. The Republic was formerly known as the Autonomous Republic of Crimea until it reunified with the city of Sevastopol. These two regions then declared their independence from Ukraine together as a single united nation. This nation then requested accession to Russia which was granted separately: one for the former Autonomous Republic of Crimea and another for Sevastopol. The former Autonomous Republic of Crimea is virtually the same as the federal subject, save for being part of Russia and being a federal subject, rather than being part of Ukraine as an autonomous republic.

However, the recently installed government of the Ukraine, along with most other sovereign states, do not recognize the accession of the republic to Russia. For all intents and purposes, Ukraine still treats the region as a subdivision within Ukrainian territory subject to Ukrainian law.

Background

Following the 2014 Crimean crisis, the newly formed Supreme Council of Crimea declared Crimea's independence from Ukraine on 11 March 2014. While 97% percent of voters voted to leave Ukraine, and the new government of Crimea officially declared independence, the referendum was widely condemned in the Western world as illegitimate, primarily because the referendum included an option to join Russia while the region was under military occupation by Russia itself. The European Union, United States, Canada and several other nations condemned the decision to hold a referendum. In addition, the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People—the unofficial political association of the Crimean Tatars—called for a boycott of the referendum.

Crimea was only recognised by Russian Federation and was seeking UN recognition. The ultimate goal of Crimea's secession was to have Crimea eventually join Russia as a federal subject. The European Union and others have condemned the referendum. The United Nations Security Council failed to adopt a resolution declaring the referendum invalid, as Russia exercised its right to veto as a permanent member of the council, however, the member states of NATO have stated that they will not recognize the referendum.

On 18 March 2014, Russia and Crimea have signed treaty of accession of the Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol in the Russian Federation following President Putin’s address to the Parliament. During the transition period which will last until 1 January 2015, both sides will resolve the issues of integration of the new subjects “in the economic, financial, credit and legal system of the Russian Federation.”

Recognition of republic

Only one country, Russia, extended diplomatic recognition to the Republic of Crimea.

State	Date of recognition	Diplomatic relations established
Russia	17 March 2014	Yes

Recognition of referendum

The following states have accepted the legitimacy and results of the 2014 Crimean referendum.

State	UN member	Date
Russia	Yes	17 March 2014
Venezuela	Yes	17 March 2014
South Ossetia	No	17 March 2014
Abkhazia	No	17 March 2014
Kazakhstan	Yes	18 March 2014
Armenia	Yes	19 March 2014
Nagorno-Karabakh Republic	No	19 March 2014
Kyrgyzstan	Yes	20 March 2014
Uganda	Yes	21 March 2014
Afghanistan	Yes	22 March 2014
North Korea	Yes	22 March 2014
Syria	Yes	22 March 2014
Belarus	Yes	23 March 2014

References

"Mejlis to boycott Crimean referendum&". Ukrinform.ua. 6 March 2014. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
"Tatar leader: referendum's results 'predetermined'". DW.DE. 16 March 2014. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
Крым обращается к ООН и всем государствам мира с просьбой о признании. Echo.msk.ru (17 March 2014). Retrieved on 23 March 2014.
Security Council Fails to Adopt Text Urging Member States Not to Recognize Planned 16 March Referendum in Ukraine’s Crimea Region. Un.org. 15 March 2014.
"NATO Allies won't recognize Crimea's annexation to Russia". Kyiv Post. 19 March 2014.
"Treaty to accept Crimea, Sevastopol to Russian Federation signed". Russia Today. 18 March 2014.
"Executive Order on recognising Republic of Crimea". Kremlin. 17 March 2014. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
Президент РФ подписал указ о признании независимости Крыма. Russian.rt.com. 17 March 2014.
^ Afghanistan respects Crimea's right to self-determination – Karzai. rt.com. 22 March 2014
^ "Sokhumi, Tskhinvali Recognize Crimea Vote". civil.ge. 17 March 2014.
Kazakhstan supported Russia on the ‘Crimean question’. qha.com.ua. 19 March 2014
Sarkisian Backs Crimean Referendum in Phone Call with Putin. asbarez.com. 19 March 2014
Karabakh Foreign Ministry Issues Statement on Crimea. Asbarez.com. Retrieved on 23 March 2014.
Kyrgyzstan Recognizes Crimea Referendum Results. ria.ru. 20 March 2014.
Маргелов: лидеры африканских стран поддерживают позицию РФ по Крыму. ria.ru. 20 March 2014
Африка признаёт референдум // Метро.- № 35 (47/2965). 21 March 2014. p. 4
Karzai: Afghanistan Endorses Crimean Right to Decide Their Future. tolonews.com. 23 March 2014
Belarusian president: Crimea is de-facto part of Russia. rt.com. 23 March 2014
Lukashenko: Crimea is part of Russia now. itar-tass.com. 23 March 2014

Annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation

Part of the Russo-Ukrainian War

Main topics

Background

Main places

Simferopol
- Simferopol Airport
- Building of the Supreme Council of Crimea
Sevastopol
- Belbek Airport
Crimean Bridge
Donuzlav
- Ochakov scuttling
Perevalne
Armiansk
Dzhankoi
Chonhar
Port Krym
Strilkove
Arabat Spit
Novofedorivka

Pro-Russian

Organizations	Supreme Council of Crimea Council of Ministers of Crimea Sevastopol City Council Russian Armed Forces Black Sea Fleet Russian Airborne Troops Little green men Crimean Berkut Russian Unity Night Wolves Kuban Cossacks Ukrainian Choice
Lead figures (Russia)	Vladimir Putin Dmitry Medvedev Sergey Shoigu Vladislav Surkov Sergey Lavrov Valery Gerasimov Igor Sergun Aleksandr Vitko Oleg Belaventsev Rustam Minnikhanov
Lead figures (Crimea)	Sergey Aksyonov Vladimir Konstantinov Natalia Poklonskaya Rustam Temirgaliev Denis Berezovsky Sergei Yeliseyev Aleksei Chaly Igor Besler

Pro-Ukrainian

Organizations	Yatsenyuk government Parliamentary parties Batkivshchyna Svoboda UDAR Armed Forces of Ukraine Ukrainian Ground Forces Ukrainian Navy National Guard of Ukraine Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People Right Sector
Lead figures (Ukraine)	Oleksandr Turchynov Arseniy Yatsenyuk Andriy Parubiy Arsen Avakov Valentyn Nalyvaichenko Ihor Tenyukh Mykhailo Kutsyn Serhiy Hayduk
Lead figures (Crimea)	Mustafa Dzhemilev Refat Chubarov İlmi Ümerov Ahtem Chiygoz Serhiy Kunitsyn Yuliy Mamchur

States with limited recognition

Details concerning international recognition and foreign relations provided by the articles linked in parentheses

UN member states

Partially unrecognised	Republic of Armenia relations People's Republic of China relations Republic of Cyprus relations State of Israel recognition relations Democratic People's Republic of Korea relations Republic of Korea relations

UN specialized agency members
or GA observer state

Partially unrecognised	Palestine recognition relations Republic of Kosovo recognition relations membership Cook Islands relations Niue relations

Non-UN member
states

Recognised by at least one UN member	Republic of Abkhazia recognition relations Republic of China relations Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus relations membership Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic recognition relations Republic of South Ossetia recognition relations
Recognised only by non-UN members	Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic relations Republic of Somaliland relations

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