krymizacja

Krymizacja refers to the process of integrating Crimea into the Russian Federation, following its annexation by Russia in March 2014. This event occurred after a period of political turmoil in Ukraine, including the Euromaidan revolution, and a subsequent referendum held in Crimea, which was not recognized by Ukraine or the majority of the international community.

The process of krymizacja involved several key actions by the Russian government. Following the referendum, Russia formally incorporated Crimea and the city of Sevastopol as federal subjects. This involved adopting Russian laws and regulations, replacing Ukrainian currency with the ruble, and aligning the region's infrastructure and administrative systems with those of the Russian Federation. Ukrainian state assets were nationalized, and Ukrainian language education was significantly reduced in favor of Russian.

The international response to krymizacja has been largely condemnatory. Many countries, including members of the United Nations, consider the annexation a violation of international law and Ukraine's territorial integrity. Sanctions were imposed on Russia by numerous nations and international organizations in response to the annexation. Ukraine continues to claim Crimea as its sovereign territory, and the geopolitical implications of krymizacja remain a significant point of contention in international relations. The long-term effects of this integration on the Crimean population and the wider region are still unfolding.