Annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation
February 20 – March 26, 2014 · Simferopol, Crimea
Russian troops without insignia seized Crimea after the Euromaidan revolution, and Russia annexed it after a disputed referendum. Most countries do not recognise the annexation.
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Battles and events 1
- 2014 Crimean status referendum March 16, 2014
Before and after
- Followed from
- Revolution of Dignity November 2013 – February 23, 2014
Euromaidan November 21, 2013 – February 22, 2014
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Annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation