The next stage in the process is underway, as expected, according to reports from the Kremlin
President Putin will address parliament later today at 11.00 GMT
Clearly those US and EU sanctions announced so far have got him trembling at the knees !
Add:
- Putin issues an order saying he considers it expedient to sign a treaty with Crimea to make it part of Russia
Russian news website Gazeta.ru, quoting sources, says that after the speech, President Putin and the speaker of the Crimean parliament, Vladimir Konstantinov, are expected to sign an agreement on Crimea’s “entry into the Russian Federation”.
Once signed, the bill must be approved by the constitutional court and then ratified by parliament. The process is expected to be completed this week.
