Annexation of Crimea. The annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation occurred in 2014, following a disputed referendum. This action was widely condemned by the international community and declared illegal by the United Nations General Assembly.
This illegal annexation occurred because of Vladimir Putin‘s belief in the historical roots and Crimea’s strategic importance to Russia and its cultural significance.
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