Crimea marks one year since annexation from Ukraine

World Today

As Crimea marks one year since the area was annexed by Russia from Ukraine, it’s a time for many of its residents to reflect back on this historic shift. A Ukrainian poll released this month found a full 82 percent of Crimeans happy to be part of Russia while a small minority still view the move as illegal. CCTV’s Julia Lyubova filed this report from Crimea.

Highlights:

  • Ukraine’s national census in 2001 showed that almost 60 percent of Crimea’s residents identify themselves as ethnic Russians.
  • Many Ukrainians are loyal to Kiev and chose to leave Crimea following Russia’s takeover, but some have stayed and continue to protest against the annexation.