Russian President Vladimir Putin has
signed a decree recognising Crimea "as a sovereign and independent
state", presidential sources say.
"This decree enters into force
on the day on which it is signed," they add.
The move follows Sunday's referendum
in Crimea in which officials said 97% of voters backed breaking away from
Ukraine and joining Russia.
The EU and US earlier imposed sanctions
on a number of officials from Russia and Ukraine over the vote.
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