Putin claims Ukraine has abused rights of ethnic Russians

Russian president Vladimir Putin has defended his country’s move to annex Crimea, saying that the rights of ethnic Russians have been abused by the Ukrainian government.

Putin claims Ukraine has abused rights of ethnic Russians
Tue, 18 Mar, 2014 - 11:28

Russian president Vladimir Putin has defended his country’s move to annex Crimea, saying that the rights of ethnic Russians have been abused by the Ukrainian government.

In a televised address to the nation, he said Crimea’s vote on Sunday to join Russia is in line with international law, reflecting its right for self-determination.

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