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Russia today defended the decision of the inhabitants of the Ukrainian peninsula to Crimea accession to the Russian Federation ten years ago through a referendum condemned by a large part of the international community and which paved the way for the annexation of the territory.
“Just ten years ago the referendum took place in Crimea. On March 16, 2014, residents of Peninsula They made their choice during a general vote: to be forever with Russia”, says the statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Telegram.
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Since then, he adds“Crimea “It was radically transformed and became one of the regions of the country and the entire continent that developed most dynamically.”
“The significant changes that have occurred (…) confirm how correct the historic choice made by the Crimeans ten years ago in favor of reunification with Russia“, he points out.
Moscow stands out “stable socioeconomic development”but, as the president of the State Council of Crimea, Vladimir Konstantinovthe region survives thanks to “large donations” from the state and estimates that only 30% of the regional budget comes from its own revenue.
Regarding “solid peace” in Crimean society, Moscow persecuted, prosecuted and forced into exile the main representatives of the Tatar minority – just over 10% of the population – who remained faithful to Kyiv until the last moment.
While, Konstantinov responded today to the demands of Western leaders about the need to Ukraine regain control of the peninsula.
“Crimea has never been Ukrainian and never will be”he told the agency TASS.
According to a poll released this week, 86% of Russians still support “reunification” with Crimeaas the annexation of the Ukrainian peninsula is known in Russia.
On March 16, 2014, Crimeans, who had belonged to Ukraine since 1954, were given a vote with two options – reunification with Russia or maintain the status of Crimea as part of Ukraine– within the scope of a separatist referendum.
The result was unappealable, 96.5% of Crimeans – over 80% of whom were ethnic Russians – supported being part of the Federation Russian.
On March 18, Russian President Vladimir Putinsigned in Kremlin the annexation treaty of the Ukrainian peninsula and the city of Sevastopolbase of the Black Sea Fleet.
Very Crimean politicians as federalists recalled today that the annexation of the peninsula prevented the US from establishing a naval base in the territory, which would have guaranteed control over the Black Seaa direct security threat Russia.
It is expected that put on go to a rally on Monday square Roja to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the annexation, while celebrating this Sunday his more than certain re-election for a fifth presidential term.
Source: Elcomercio
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