I add that the precedent for Russia’s actions in eastern Ukraine and Crimea was called the independence and international recognition of Kosovo.
Kind of. “Why can they, but we can’t?”
The autonomy of Kosovo was approved by the UN Security Council, including Russia.
The mentioned resolution didn’t say anything about Kosovo independence.
Crimea was also an autonomy, but its independence and the referendum on joining the Russian Federation was not recognized in the world.
I add that the precedent for Russia’s actions in eastern Ukraine and Crimea was called the independence and international recognition of Kosovo.
Kind of. “Why can they, but we can’t?”
The autonomy of Kosovo was approved by the UN Security Council, including Russia.
The mentioned resolution didn’t say anything about Kosovo independence.
Crimea was also an autonomy, but its independence and the referendum on joining the Russian Federation was not recognized in the world.