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2014 annexation of Crimea
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 short-lived, 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, the 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 regarding its legitimacy and the events surrounding it primarily because the referendum included an option to join Russia while the region was under a military intervention 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 is currently only recognised by Russia but is seeking UN recognition. The ultimate goal of Crimea's secession is 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.

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 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.”

Recognition

Positions taken by UN members

State	Date of recognition	Diplomatic relations established
Russia	17 March 2014	Yes
Kazakhstan	18 March 2014	No

Positions taken by UN non-members

State	Date of recognition	Diplomatic relations established
Abkhazia	17 March 2014	No
Nagorno-Karabakh	17 March 2014	No
South Ossetia	17 March 2014	No

References

1. "Mejlis to boycott Crimean referendum&". Ukrinform.ua. 6 March 2014. Retrieved 2014-03-15.
2. "Tatar leader: referendum's results 'predetermined'". DW.DE. 16 March 2014. Retrieved 2014-03-17.
3. Крым обращается к ООН и всем государствам мира с просьбой о признании
4. http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2014/sc11319.doc.htm
5. "Treaty to accept Crimea, Sevastopol to Russian Federation signed". Russia Today. March 18, 2014.
6. "Executive Order on recognising Republic of Crimea". Kremlin. 17 March 2014. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Text "http://eng.kremlin.ru/news/6884" ignored (help)
7. "Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan on the referendum in Crimea". Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 18 March 2014.
8. http://www.civil.ge/eng/article.php?id=27044
9. "Karabakh Recognizes Crimea". Asbarez. 17 March 2014. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
10. http://cominf.org/node/1166501317

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