SIMFEROPOL (Reuters) - The decree making Crimea part of Russia is already in force and Ukrainian troops still on its territory will be treated as occupiers and forced to surrender or leave, the Russian-controlled region's deputy prime minister said.
"The only lawful armed force on the territory of the Crimea is the Russian armed forces," Rustam Temirgaliev said.
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