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The Republic of Crimea and the federal city of Sevastopol are federal subjects of the Russian Federation that are disputed with Ukraine. Following the 2014 Crimean referendum, Crimea was an independent country for one day and was only recognized by Russia.

Background

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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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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.

The Republic of Crimea was only recognized 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.”

On March 27, 2014, the UN General Assembly declared the referendum invalid and reaffirmed Ukraine’s territorial integrity, by a vote of 100 to 11, with 58 abstentions and 24 absent.

Recognition of referendum

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

State	UN member	Date	References
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
Cuba	Yes	27 March 2014
Bolivia	Yes	27 March 2014
Nicaragua	Yes	27 March 2014
Sudan	Yes	27 March 2014
Zimbabwe	Yes	27 March 2014

Recognition of Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol as part of Russia

State	UN member	Date	References
Russia	Yes	21 March 2014
Venezuela	Yes
Syria	Yes
Afghanistan	Yes	22 March 2014
Belarus	Yes	23 March 2014
Nicaragua	Yes	27 March 2014

See also

• International reactions to the 2014 Crimean crisis

References

1. "Mejlis to boycott Crimean referendum&". Ukrinform.ua. 6 March 2014. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
2. "Tatar leader: referendum's results 'predetermined'". DW.DE. 16 March 2014. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
3. Крым обращается к ООН и всем государствам мира с просьбой о признании. Echo.msk.ru (17 March 2014). Retrieved on 23 March 2014.
4. 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.
5. "NATO Allies won't recognize Crimea's annexation to Russia". Kyiv Post. 19 March 2014.
6. "Treaty to accept Crimea, Sevastopol to Russian Federation signed". Russia Today. 18 March 2014.
7. http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=47443&Cr=Ukraine&Cr1=
8. http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/27/us-ukraine-crisis-un-idUSBREA2Q1GA20140327
9. Президент РФ подписал указ о признании независимости Крыма. Russian.rt.com. 17 March 2014.
10. ^ Afghanistan respects Crimea's right to self-determination – Karzai. rt.com. 22 March 2014
11. ^ UN General Assembly approves referendum calling Russia annexation of Crimea illegal. Associated Press via Fox News. 27 March 2014
12. ^ "Sokhumi, Tskhinvali Recognize Crimea Vote". civil.ge. 17 March 2014.
13. Kazakhstan supported Russia on the ‘Crimean question’. qha.com.ua. 19 March 2014
14. Sarkisian Backs Crimean Referendum in Phone Call with Putin. asbarez.com. 19 March 2014
15. Karabakh Foreign Ministry Issues Statement on Crimea. Asbarez.com. Retrieved on 23 March 2014.
16. Kyrgyzstan Recognizes Crimea Referendum Results. ria.ru. 20 March 2014.
17. Маргелов: лидеры африканских стран поддерживают позицию РФ по Крыму. ria.ru. 20 March 2014
18. Африка признаёт референдум // Метро.- № 35 (47/2965). 21 March 2014. p. 4
19. Karzai: Afghanistan Endorses Crimean Right to Decide Their Future. tolonews.com. 23 March 2014
20. ^ Belarusian president: Crimea is de-facto part of Russia. rt.com. 23 March 2014
21. ^ Lukashenko: Crimea is part of Russia now. itar-tass.com. 23 March 2014
22. Russian Federation Council ratifies treaty on Crimea’s entry to Russia. itar-tass.com. 21 March 2014
23. ^ Rosenberg, Matthew (23 March 2014) Breaking With the West, Afghan Leader Supports Russia’s Annexation of Crimea. New York Times
24. "Nicaragua recognizes Crimea as part of Russia". Kyiv Post. 27 March 2014.

• Articles to be merged from March 2014
• Diplomatic recognition
• 2014 Crimean crisis
• Politics of Crimea
• Secession in Ukraine