The A Fair Russia faction in the lower house of the Russian parliament has proposed simplification of the mechanism for mergence of foreign states and territories with Russia, Kommersant reports.According to article 4 of the law on annexation of new regions (2001), both international subjects need to give approval and sign a treaty in order to merge.Mikhail Yemelyanenkov, the deputy head of the faction, confirmed the initiative.The Supreme Council of the Crimea agreed yesterday to hold a referendum on May 25 to decide its status.
The A Fair Russia faction in the lower house of the Russian parliament has proposed simplifying the mechanism for mergence of foreign states and territories with Russia, Kommersant reports.
According to Article 4 of the law on annexation of new regions (2001), both international entities need to give their approval and sign a treaty in order to merge.
Mikhail Yemelyanenkov, the deputy head of the faction, confirmed the initiative.
The Supreme Council of the Crimea agreed yesterday to hold a referendum on March 25 to decide its status.
