The objective of this document is to raise European citizens’ and
businesses’ awareness on the risks related to the economic and financial
situation in Crimea/Sevastopol in light of the situation on the ground at the
time of its release, following the illegal annexation by Russia and the policy
of "non-recognition" upheld by the EU. It has been prepared by the
European Commission services and by the European External Action Service. This
note is not intended to constitute legal advice and should not be seen as
providing guidance/recommendations. Moreover, it may be subject to revision in
light of the evolving situation on the ground.
EU position on the illegal annexation of Crimea/Sevastopol
The EU has adopted a consistent policy of non-recognition towards the
illegal annexation of Crimea/Sevastopol to the Russian Federation. Even before
the illegal annexation was implemented, the EU Heads of State or Government had
declared illegal, on 6 March 2014, the referendum on the future status of the
territory announced by the Supreme Council of the Autonomous Republic of
Crimea.
On 20 March 2014, the European Council declared not to recognise the
illegal referendum in Crimea, considered in clear violation of the Ukrainian
Constitution, and condemned the illegal annexation of Crimea/Sevastopol to the
Russian Federation, committing not to recognise it. In this context, the
European Council asked the Commission to evaluate the legal consequences of the
annexation and to propose economic, trade and financial restrictions regarding
Crimea for rapid implementation.
The same position was reiterated by the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 12
May 2014 and by the EU Heads of State or Government on 27 May 2014. The EU has
also welcomed the adoption of the United Nations' General Assembly Resolution
number 68/262 on the territorial integrity of Ukraine.
A regularly updated fact sheet on EU-Ukraine relations can be found
here: http://eeas.europa.eu/statements/docs/2014/140514_02_en.pdf
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