The State Duma of Russia adopted a statement “On situation on Republic of Crimea”, where it welcome “free expression of will” of the people of Crimea at Referendum on March 16 on annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol city to the Russian Federation.

State Duma adopts statement “On situation in Crimea”/ REUTERS

According to an UNIAN correspondent, 441 Russian lawmakers voted for this document.