Putin awards Crimean ‘men in green’
Corresponding decree 571 was published on the official website of the Russian President on August 18.
Chernigov Red Flag Division 76 has been awarded ‘for successful completion of military tasks, bravery and heroism’.
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The division was reported to occupy Crimea under the guise of ‘friendly people’.
Pskov paratroopers were ordered to take part in the occupation of Crimea, Pskov head Ivan Tsatserski announced on Russia Day (June 14).
Putin used to refute the participation of Russian troops in the annexation of Crimea. However, ‘Russian soldiers professionally helped Crimean self-defence forces’, the Russian President announced in the middle of April.
