The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary, confirming its position concerning the referendum held in Crimea on March 16, regards the changing of the legal status of Crimea as illegitimate and unlawful.

The Russian Federation, with signing the March 18 agreement with the Crimean Autonomous Republic and Sevastopol on their joining the Russian Federation, violated international legal norms and deepened the conflict with Ukraine.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates that it remains committed to Ukraine's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.

(Ministry of Foreign Affairs)