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Russian President Vladimir Putin visits Crimea for the first time since the annexation, arriving in Sevastopol for Victory Day celebrations.
2014-05-9

Montenegro, Norway, Iceland and Albania join the list of countries supporting sanctions including asset freezings and travel bans directed at Russian individuals.
2014-04-11

The President of Russia Vladimir Putin signs the legislation completing the annexation of Crimea.
2014-03-21

Russian forces overrun the Ukrainian Navy headquarters in Sevastopol and another naval base.
2014-03-19

The parliaments of Russia and Crimea sign an accession treaty.
2014-03-18

Russia masses its military near the Ukrainian border again as new military operations are announced.
2014-03-13

Leaders in the Ukrainian Kherson Oblast threaten to shut off all power and water to Crimea if the referendum goes forward.
2014-03-13

UN Envoy Robert Serry is ordered to leave Crimea at gunpoint after being threatened by 10–15 armed men.
2014-03-5

Ukraine's Navy commander-in-chief, Denis Berezovsky who was appointed only March 1, defects to the Russia-backed Crimea government.
2014-03-2

Russian President Vladimir Putin formally asks the Federation Council of the Russian Parliament for approval to use armed forces in Ukraine. He receives unanimous support. The Council also demands for President Putin to recall the Russian Federation ambassador to the United States.
2014-03-1