The respondents themselves made their own choice, it is necessary to treat him with reverence, said the President of the Russian Federation centuries Putin in an interview
"With regard to nationality, citizens living in the Crimea, made my own choice, and it should be treated with respect. Differently Russia to take it will not " - said Putin.
the leader Also expressed hope That Russia's partners will be treated in the end as well." The Supreme criterion of truth has a chance to be only the opinion of the people, " He added.
"Crimea has been, and will remain in Russian, Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar, Greek, and German. It will be home to all of these people ", - noted the head.
Crimea and Sevastopol became the Russian regions after the referendum in which an overwhelming number of voters (96, 77%) with a turnout of 83, 1%. The corresponding agreement was signed on 18 March, then it was approved by the State Duma and the Federation Council. They Also took the Federal constitutional law on education of 2 new regions of the Russian Federation - Republic of Crimea and city of Sevastopol. The head of the Russian Federation centuries Putin both documents. Also before Putin said That the referendum in Crimea complies with international law and the UN Charter. Ukraine considers the Crimea her, but at the time occupied territory. The USA, EU and partner countries Also do not recognize the reunification of Russia and the Crimea, They have imposed sanctions against the parts authorized by the Russian Federation and organizations. Read more about sanctions against Russia, see
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