Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev met with Crimea's government on Monday.<br/> <br />It was the highest level visit after Moscow annexed the Crimean peninsula.<br/> <br />An annexation Western governments say was an illegal seizure from Ukraine.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Russian) RUSSIAN PRIME MINISTER DMITRY MEDVEDEV, SAYING:<br/> <br />"It's an unusual meeting. Traditionally, meetings of the government of the Russian federation are held in Moscow, but today is exactly such instance when I thought it is necessary to gather here, in Crimea, bearing in mind that our country was joined by two new territories."<br/> <br />Medvedev announced immediate steps to help improve living standards in Crimea:<br/> <br />Increasing pensions and salaries.<br/> <br />Improving infrastructure.<br/> <br />Boosting tourism and creating an economic zone.<br/> <br />Welcome news for many residents of the capital Simferapol.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Russian) SIMFEROPOL RESIDENT, ALEXANDER, SAYING:<br/> <br />"I think if Medvedev has come there must be a reaso
