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After the Euromaidan Revolution toppled Ukraine’s pro-Russian government, Crimea became the next flashpoint. The region reflected its deep divide:

- **Mixed Sentiment**: In **Simferopol**, Ukrainian, Tatar, and EU flags flew at pro-Euromaidan rallies; in **Sevastopol**, tens of thousands rallied in support of Russia.
- **Tensions Escalate**: Clashes between pro-Ukrainian and pro-Russian supporters broke out across Crimea.

**Enter the “Little Green Men”**  
Masked, unmarked soldiers—equipped like modern Russian troops—seized strategic sites, including the Crimean parliament and Ukrainian military bases. Russia denied involvement at first, then later acknowledged the troops were its special forces.

**Referendum Amid Occupation**  
A newly installed pro-Russian Crimean government organized a rushed referendum under military supervision. The vote—offering only options that favored breaking from Ukraine—was declared illegitimate by Ukraine, the U.S., and EU.

**The Outcome**  
Although the majority of Crimea’s population was ethnically Russian, the official 90% pro-annexation result raised eyebrows. Even later independent polls supported the general outcome, if not the overwhelming margin.

**Annexation**  
On **March 18, 2014**, Russia formally annexed Crimea, calling it the return of a long-lost territory. Ukraine and much of the international community still consider Crimea part of Ukraine.

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