Military operation

2014 Russian invasion of Crimea

19 Feb 2014 – 21 Mar 2014 · 45.00° N, 34.00° E

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When
19 Feb 2014 – 21 Mar 2014
Kind
Military operation
Coordinates
45.00° N, 34.00° E
Description
2014 invasion of Ukraine by Russia

2014 Russian annexation of Crimea

2014 annexation of Ukrainian territory

In February and March 2014, Russia invaded the Crimean Peninsula of Ukraine, occupied it, and then annexed it after an illegitimate referendum. This took place amid the uncertainty that immediately followed Ukraine's Revolution of Dignity. The invasion marked the beginning of the Russo-Ukrainian war. Crimea's annexation has been described as an instance of modern Russian imperialism.

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