Russia Seizes Crimea, Creating International Outrage (feb 5, 2014 – mar 29, 2014)
Description:
Russia seizes Crimea, a Ukrainian peninsula with a predominantly ethnic Russian population, in the aftermath of the Euromaidan protests. Russian troops occupy key sites on the peninsula, wearing military uniforms with Russian insignias removed. The annexation prompts international outrage and is condemned by the United Nations and the European Union.Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 5, 2014
mar 29, 2014
~ 1 months and 22 days