Russia signed an agreement with the Crimea and almost lost its membership in the "Eight" On March 18, in the St. George Hall of the Kremlin, the President of the Russian Federation made an extraordinary appeal to the Federal Assembly, which was completely devoted to the situation around Crimea The performance of Vladimir Putin began with stormy and prolonged applause, turning into a standing ovation, and raising the flags of Crimea, Sevastopol and Russia in the hall.