Ten of Recent Annexations in World History

Recently we hear a lot about the complicated situation in Ukraine. As a result of a number of events, there was an annexation of part of its land by the Russian army. Crimea, being discussed here, is now a hotspot in this part of the region. Speaking about the annexations find out more about this political strategy and learn about examples from the recent history of the world.


Annexation (Latin ad nectere – attach) by deffinition is a formal accession by one State all or part of the territory of another state. Annexation of occupation does not entail a change in the legal ownership of territory. International law condemns the annexation, considering it one of the types of aggression, and currently provides the international legal responsibility for the implementation of such actions.

Before you are 10 of recent annexations in world history.

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