Deputy Prime Minister of the Crimea: a second referendum will not be – RIA Novosti

MOSCOW, July 4 – RIA Novosti. Crimean authorities do not intend to re-hold a referendum on independence, even if its results under certain conditions to recognize the European Union, said Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Crimea Dmitry Polonsky in an interview with radio station “Moscow speaking”.

He was commenting on the information about the possible recognition of the results of the new EU referendum in the Crimea, if it took place under the supervision of representatives of the OSCE.

Polonsky described a similar idea and uniforms nonsense advised not to give “very smart and valuable advice”, and better assess the human rights situation in Ukraine.

The politician said that the democratic will of citizens has been confirmed by numerous international observers and that twice nobody will not be repeated.

“prove each time incomprehensible to people that you are not a camel – the Russian people do not, will not be humiliated in front of anyone, especially in front of all sorts of lost the confidence of international organizations”, – said Deputy Prime Minister of Crimea.

Earlier, OSCE Secretary General Lamberto Zannier said that the OSCE observers in 2014, received an invitation to a referendum in the Crimea, but it does not comply with the rules adopted by the organization.

The Russian Foreign Ministry has repeatedly stated, that the inhabitants of the Crimea in a democratic way, in full compliance with international law and the Charter of the United Nations voted in favor of reunification with Russia, to respect and accept this choice, and this decision – it is a reality to be reckoned with. Russian Foreign Ministry also called on the EU to respect the free choice of the Crimean people.

How to Crimea became part of Russia

Crimea and Sevastopol became the Russian regions after it conducted a referendum in which a majority of voters (96.77% ) with a turnout of 83.1% voted for reunification with Russia. The corresponding agreement was signed on March 18 was subsequently approved the State Duma and the Federation Council. They also adopted the federal constitutional law on the formation of two new subjects of the Russian Federation – Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol city of federal significance. Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed both documents. Also earlier, Putin said that holding a referendum in the Crimea consistent with international law and the UN Charter. Ukraine considers its Crimea, but temporarily occupied territory. US, EU and partner countries also do not recognize the reunification of the Russian Federation and the Crimea, they imposed sanctions against some representatives of the Russian Federation and companies. Learn more about sanctions against Russia, read the material RIA Novosti & gt; & gt;