To resolve the problem in the relations between the West and Russia, caused by the annexation of the Crimea, the Peninsula ought to hold elections under the supervision of international observers, who will be recognized by the world community, according to U.S. Senator Dana Rohrabacher.

"Let Crimea will fair elections, Let go from the OSCE observers and follow the will of the people. If They want to be Russians - Let it be the Russians, If Ukrainians - Let them be them, " said Rohrabacher, speaking at the Russian-American forum, which took place at the Congress site.

However, he clarified that there is every reason to say that last year's referendum in Crimea was " not the way They are often ".

before the OSCE Secretary General Lamberto Zannier said that the OSCE observers in 2014 was invited to a referendum in Crimea, but it wasn't in the rules, upheld by the organization. According to his statement, was " risky to confer legitimacy on the process which we have not seen from the beginning ".

Sevastopol and the Crimea became the Russian regions after March 16 referendum in which an overwhelming number of voters (96, 77%) With a turnout of 83, 1% were in favour of reunification with Russia.


The Crimea did not recognize the legitimacy of the new Ukrainian authorities decided to hold a referendum on the future life of the region. Valaisiana passed March 16, 2014. In the Bulletin were made to two questions: "are You for the reunification of the Crimea with Russia on the rights of the subject of the Russian Federation?" and " are You for the restoration of the Constitution of the Republic of Crimea 1992 and the status of Crimea as part of Ukraine?"

the overwhelming majority of voters (96, 77%) With a turnout of 83, 1% were in favour of reunification with Russia. The corresponding agreement was signed on 18 March, then it was approved by the State Duma and the Federation Council. They Also adopted the Federal constitutional law on education of 2 new regions of the Russian Federation - Republic of Crimea and cities of Federal significance Sevastopol. The head of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin signed both documents. Also before Putin said that the referendum in Crimea corresponds to the norms of international law and the UN Charter.

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