Today, more than 10,000 Russians assembled at a concert to mark the seventh anniversary of Russia’s annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea and Sevastopol. Similar events were held in other Russian cities. In almost all cases, participants did not wear masks or follow social distancing recommendations.
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Paul Goble: Russians mark 7th anniversary of Crimean occupation
Performers wave Russian flags while celebrating the seventh anniversary of Russia's annexation of Crimea in Saint Petersburg on March 18, 2021.
