Crimean conflict – from the perspectives of Russia, Ukraine, and public international law
Journal: Mezinárodní a srovnávací právní revue/International and Comparative Law Review
Year: 2015

Abstract The article presents the Crimean conflict from Russian and Ukrainian standpoints, confronting them with international law analysis. It is worth to mention, that Crimean crisis is still extremely controversial, since both parties are justifying their actions with norms of international law. This article starts with brief introduction of historical background of the Crimean crisis. Second chapter assesses the Crimean secessionist movement claiming the right of self-determination, and its