UK says Crimea is Ukrainian territory

British Foreign Secretary William Hague said that Crimea was a territory of Ukraine and urged Moscow to start dialogue with Ukraine and the international community.96.77% of voters in Crimea chose on March 16 to join Russia. The Supreme Council of Crimea declared independence yesterday. Russian President Vladimir Putin has recognized the independence of the republic.

British Foreign Secretary William Hague said that Crimea was a territory of Ukraine and urged Moscow to start dialogue with Ukraine and the international community.

96.77% of voters in Crimea chose on March 16 to join Russia. The Supreme Council of Crimea declared independence yesterday. Russian President Vladimir Putin has recognized the independence of the republic.