Sean Murphy

The Russian flag being hoisted over a Ukrainian naval facility in the Crimean city of Sevastopol, after the base was forcefully occupied, Wednesday.

Here’s the argument for why Crimea’s secession was against international law

Global Politics

President Barack Obama has said repeatedly that the secession of Crimea from Ukraine is a violation of international law. But doesn’t Crimea have the right to determine its own fate? An international lawyer says the problem came with Russia’s military intervention.

The Russian flag being hoisted over a Ukrainian naval facility in the Crimean city of Sevastopol, after the base was forcefully occupied, Wednesday.

Here’s the argument for why Crimea’s secession was against international law

Global Politics