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Independence of Lviv in the Ukraine

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Introduction In the following paragraphs, independence of Lviv and Crimean referendum will be discussed. Actually, Independence of Lviv cannot fulfill condition of statehood. Crimean referendum is illegitimate. Independence of Lviv Independence of Lviv can be explained by declaratory theory and constitutive theory. Lviv partly fulfill the conditions of statehood in terms of declaratory theory. Declaratory theory refers to the Article 1 of the Montevideo Convention on Rights and Duties of States. It stated that a state has permanent population, defined territory, government and capacity to enter into legal relations (Shen, 2014). Under this extent, Lviv can only fulfill 2 conditions which are 2.5 million population and 21833 square kilometers of territorial size (Thehousenews, 2014). In other words, Lviv cannot fulfill condition of government. It is believed that a government is guaranteed to be able to maintaining political order, implementing foreign policies and securing and enforcing international rights and responsibilities. Lviv is able to maintain political order but failed to function on the remaining realm. Lviv also cannot fulfill condition of capacity to enter into legal relations. Until now, she has not build up diplomatic relations with other states (Shen, 2014). In terms of constitutive theory, she cannot fulfill the conditions of statehood. The theory stated that a state must get recognition of others. There is no country makes formal pronouncement, official

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