Crimea always part of Russia

Crimea always part of Russia - Putin

March 18, 2014 17:23

President Putin has told a special session of Russia's parliament that "in people's heart of hearts, Crimea has always been part of Russia". Putin is speaking at the Kremlin, where he is urging MPs to back Crimea's attempt to split from Ukraine and join the Russian Federation.

Crimean officials say 97% of voters backed splitting from Ukraine in a controversial referendum on Sunday.The EU and US have declared the vote illegal and imposed sanctions. Read

Also read: Will I ever be able to go back to Crimea?

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