Vladimir Putin signed a law formalising Russia's takeover of Crimea on 21 March, and on 29 March, even the clocks in Crimea have been moved forward to Moscow time.
Vladimir Putin signed a law formalising Russia's annexation of Crimea on 21 March, Crimea's flag was added to the flags of Russian regions in the Russian Parliament on 24 March. On 29 March, the clocks in Crimea were moved forward to Moscow time.