The Decree of the VR of the ARC 'On Approval of Regulation on the Vigilante Group of the Crimea' dated March 11, 2014 and the Law of the Republic of Crimea 'On Militia – Vigilante Group of the Republic of Crimea' dated June 11, 2014 led to organization of a paramilitary group that participated in seizure of the peninsula, seizure of property, kidnappings and murders.