4th anniversary of the annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol by the Russian Federation

Further information:

+ Signing of bill absorbing Crimea into the Russian Federation, March 2014

The anniversary was particularly remarkable as it took place on the same day as a presidential election in Russia, which resulted in the reelection of Vladimir Putin for a further mandate.

+ Russian presidential election, 18 March 2018

In a statement, the European Union reaffirmed its commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. It also pointed to the deterioration of the human rights situation in Crimea, in particular when it comes to the rights of Crimean Tatars. It vowed to stick to its non-recognition policy.

Reports and reactions to the 4th anniversary of the annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol by Russia.

Carnegie Europe: Strategic Europe, 26.03.18: What Does Russia’s Presidential Election Mean for Ukraine? http://carnegieeurope.eu/strategiceurope/75891?lang=en

Council of the European Union: Declaration by the High Representative Federica Mogherini on behalf of the EU on the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2018/03/16/declaration-by-the-high-representative-federica-mogherini-on-behalf-of-the-eu-on-the-autonomous-republic-of-crimea-and-the-city-of-sevastopol/

The Local (France), 18.03.18: France 'does not recognize' Russian vote in Crimea https://www.thelocal.fr/20180318/france-does-not-recognise-russian-vote-in-crimea

EUObserver [Opinion]: Four years on – but we will not forget illegally-occupied Crimea https://euobserver.com/opinion/141353

Radio Poland, 16.03.18: Russia should stop occupation of Crimea, says Poland http://www.thenews.pl/1/10/Artykul/354344

TASS, 18.03.18: Crimea votes for first time in Russian presidential election http://tass.com/politics/994756

The New Yorker, 20.03.18: Election Day in Pro-Russia Crimea https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/election-day-in-pro-russia-crimea

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