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| {{see also|International reactions to the 2014 Crimean crisis}} | |||
| {{Crimean Crisis of 2014}} | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| ==Background== | |||
| 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> | |||
| 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> | |||
| ==Recognition of republic== | |||
| Only one country, Russia, extended ] to the Republic of Crimea. | |||
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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 following states have accepted the legitimacy and results of the ]. | |||
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| | {{flag|Russia}}|| {{yes}} || 17 March 2014 ||<ref>. Russian.rt.com. 17 March 2014.</ref> | |||
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| | {{flag|Venezuela}}|| {{yes}} || 17 March 2014 ||<ref name=r1/> | |||
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| | {{flag|South Ossetia}}|| {{no}} || 17 March 2014 || <ref name=r2/> | |||
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| | {{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> | |||
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| | {{flag|Kazakhstan}}|| {{yes}} || 18 March 2014 || <ref>. qha.com.ua. 19 March 2014</ref><ref name=r1/> | |||
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| | {{flag|Armenia}}|| {{yes}} || 19 March 2014 || <ref>. asbarez.com. 19 March 2014</ref><ref name=r1/> | |||
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| | {{flag|Nagorno-Karabakh Republic}} || {{no}} || 19 March 2014 || <ref name=nk>. Asbarez.com. Retrieved on 23 March 2014.</ref> | |||
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| | {{flag|Kyrgyzstan}} || {{yes}} || 20 March 2014 || <ref>. ria.ru. 20 March 2014.</ref><ref name=r1/> | |||
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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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| | {{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> | |||
| |} | |||
| </center> | |||
| ==References== | |||
| {{Reflist|35em}} | |||
| {{2014 Crimean crisis}} | |||
| {{States with limited recognition}} | |||
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