Crimea Recognised As Sovereign State By Putin

SIMFEROPOL, UKRAINE - MARCH 18: Stall holders and members of the public gather round a laptop to watch an address by Russia's President Vladimir Putin on a market stall on March 18, 2014 in Simferopol, Ukraine. Speaking at the Kremlin President Putin told a special session of Russia's parliament that Crimea had "always been part of Russia", and recognised Crimea as a sovereign state. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)