Based on instead of confronting ethnic Russians or Russian speakers in a useless fight for influence, help your own grow and thrive overall it will prove to be more rewarding for everybody.

It just crosses my mind that much earlier President Putin had said they didn't have a plan and sadly it looks now accurate. Calling them names will not help and however embarrassing they may be, they happened to be Ukrainians as well... Shameful these politicians starting with the PM better at shaking hands at the White House than at leading his country...
Do you know given the economic situation what is the excuse for not putting these groups that have shown their willingness to serve their nation to get organised to do community work giving them the recognition they are looking for while helping out the disaffected elderlies and other members of the communities in need ranging from home repairs, rides to the market and ....

Not yet, dont know much about it. There are conflicting reports of Kiev gov recruiting "foreign mercenaries" to restore order others speaks of calls to foreign friendly govs to the Maidan crowd to help with instructors and logistics to build or rebuild a police task force able to deal professionally, efficiently with limited recourse to violence to deal with demonstrations and public order while rival rallies take place. I suspect the latter should be closer to what's taking place given the German and other europeans mood to fund stand out shooting and other gunfights between militants and mercenaries on Ukraine soil not to mention how it could quickly increase lead to escalate the violence on the ground. It looks that what Kiev misses the most are advisers able to deal with the aftermath of the revolution or coup and what to do then with their own ground forces.

You may want to have a look at both (adding2)

1) Reports of incidents tonight in Odessa after two opposite rallies crossed each other way.

2) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LHa2XkfGEII 

3) Download video (10.8 MB)

4) http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/mar/26/ukraine-workers-fear-future-heavily-industrialised-east

There are increasing evidence that all the ingredients for a confrontation are present, very little can ignite it, the contagion to the neighbouring countries with the same profile of population can be expected, Ukraine to be the signal for an all out fight if the situation isn't contained. Russia to be left with very few options.

I was under that impression because the first wire wasn't very precise and it didn't look obvious the wording would be Soviet Union occupation, it wasnt clear whether or not Russia would appear.

Alright if u can have it before I do

No, don't think so following the most recent wire about it. But true to begin with I had the same reaction and thought what's the hell these guys doing with a piece of legislation that can only wind up everybody when a crisis with some similarities is already next door.
Don't have yet a draft but according to what's available, assuming the exact wording means that the piece of legislation, u refer to, targets equally the Nazi occupation and the Soviet occupation, not pursuing to set a legal standard to judge whether or not both ideologies were equally evil but to prevent the glorification of either as they equally with no politics or moral judgement involved have in common to have oppressed the true character of the nation and prevent it to be itself. Among the goals, as I understand it without a draft for now is reduce tensions by baring in both communities the most outspoken to raise tensions.

Not much but I will keep looking out and let u know. IMF talks with a provisory deadline set out for tomorrow night.
Although it won't advance much the electoral issue or address the Ukraine's unity. Overtime Stalin detestation morphed into Russian detestation while on the other side which suffered not as much but did as well are thrown into celebrating altogether the poisonous heritage because today's Russian are asked to bear the guilt and as illustrated by what happened in Latvia it is the most vulnerable of ethnic Russians that are the most targeted in that run for a pay back of this awful passed which in turn precipitate these folks in a strange mix of celebrating the too often ugly passed from which they suffered as well protecting the monuments and memories because of the strings of nationalist pride attached to it at a time they are left too look for its protective stance of last resort. I wonder if there will be a Ukrainian politician that can step up to the plate, be untreatable of the Ukraine's nation rights while strong enough to make clear today's Russians or Russian speaking folks can't be asked to foot the bill Stalin left behind. True that to do so he or she would need a true partner in the Kremlin.

Was Crimea, its status, its People, how it was "annexed" to Ukraine or Sevastopol at the heart of the Ukrainian Nationalist uprising that took place in Kiev? It wasn't and it looks now that everything is about Crimea and Russia. It is really in the best interest of the Ukrainian nation, has any of its problems been solved with or without Crimea? The answer to that is no.

Cause I consider u dropped the ball and I m afraid of why

May be I just don't know but ultimately what is the end game?

The overthrow of Ukraine's elected leadership doesn't find its source in the lack of grievances but in the plausible explanation of a range of immediate issues and disturbances in the state management of affairs by hard feelings haunting the nation's soul, the connection between the two easing the individual responsibility and addressing resentment rather than in any foreign funding. That's my sentiment.

It is that I don't buy NGOs funding coup a credible lead for regime change, I do understand the need of bed time stories empowering organisations such as the NED but what the Ukraine crisis shows is that the drive behind major disruptions is deep rooted nation's soul hurt feelings added to economic hardship unheavenly shared.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Te2E1R5YHBI I guess that's what u r talking about... Well, it is always regrettable to witness that the individuals with leadership positions expected to be sensible, responsible and dedicated to their duties are not and behave like teens scouts ready to engage in an armed conflict with the terrible consequences it can have for the People that should be at the heart of their thinking but other than that...

I haven't yet do u have the link to Tymoshenkos' rant

What is it that u didn't like?

It is a first but a sign that made in Brussels decisions are to find a growing opposition over a wide range of issues, the blatant disconnect with the EU citizen to undermine durably the leadership's credibility.
>> Sofia significant demonstration to protest EU Sanctions

May be tonight. The post was a couple of hours ago and he ended up driven to Odessa, more friendly he said to find a ride didn't say where he may land.

I have declined, you? Don't have much time plus I see no point at discussing again Ukraine's borders including Crimea (got that for u http://www.kyivpost.com/content/politics/tymoshenko-says-ukraine-will-take-crimea-back-as-russian-invasion-speeds-putins-demise-340415.html)
To me, it won't be so much Crimean return within the Russian Federation that will make history and allow V Putin to leave a long lasting heritage but rather once the dust has settled down around Crimea how he will fix what the 1954 decision was aimed at doing and how he will present that to the Ukrainian nation while showing Russia can deal with Ukraine's choices. U may want to have a look at that http://edition.cnn.com/2014/03/21/opinion/putin-khrushchev/. Although It is a personal opinion, it is difficult to dissociate the 1954 Supreme Soviet Presidium from the secret speech that will follow and not see it as the first stone of a long list of actions later called de-stabilisation as well as a compensation for the very wrong done to the Ukrainian nation even if it wouldn't be acknowledged as such. Fixing the wrong by doing another wrong can't be the way forward but now that the wrong done to Crimea's people is reversed, it leaves the most difficult in the air, how will the Kremlin address that poisonous heritage of the Stalin years that have played such an important role ever since in the sometime difficult relations between the Russian and the Ukrainian nations.

No kidding ....:-)) tell him they gave up on racial purity since facts have clearly established that given the average male behavioral issues since prehistoric times the Kremlin has given up the idea

These assertions are ridiculous I know cause I read the Kyiv Post but I like facts and the Russian Federation is a party at the FCNM since 1996, the most recent report can be found here Resolution CM/ResCMN(2013)1 about it the Advisory Committee in its conclusion mentions :
Among positive developments While the situation remains exceptionally complex due to the heterogeneous nature of national minorities in the Russian Federation, the Russian authorities continue to apply a mainly flexible and pragmatic approach towards the recognition of national minorities and the scope of application of the Framework Convention.../...
.../...The authorities continue to support the organisation of numerous cultural events of national minorities throughout the country. There also continues to be a large selection of newspapers and publications prepared by national minority organisations, including in minority languages.

A comprehensive Concept Paper on the Sustainable Development of Numerically Small Indigenous Peoples of the North, Siberia and Far East was adopted in 2009. It sets objectives for the improvement of the socio-economic situation of these peoples until 2025. An action plan to implement the Concept Paper was also adopted, with financial allocations earmarked from the federal budget.../...

.../...A Federal Investigative Committee was created in 2010 to investigate human rights violations committed during the conflicts in Chechnya, including those allegedly committed by law enforcement officials. Substantial efforts were made to promote the return of displaced persons to the North Caucasus.../...

Among areas of concerns .../...Despite the existence of anti-discrimination provisions in Russian legislation, there is a need for the adoption of comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation covering all spheres of life and containing a clear definition of discrimination. An independent and specialised body dealing solely with the issue of discrimination should be set up and should also conduct extensive monitoring of the situation in the field of discrimination and raise awareness among society of discrimination-related problems. The current mandate and limited resources of the Federal Human Rights Ombudsman’s Office do not enable this body to perform adequately these important tasks.

.../...Representatives of indigenous peoples regret their lack of effective involvement in decision making on industrial development of their traditional territories. Moreover, their participation in socio-economic life remains significantly lower than the Russian average, and health indicators continue to be alarming.

That is a year ago, the insinuation of nazi like policies or ultra nationalist project from the Kremlin based on President Putin's childhood and other like speculations as well as the shameful comparison of Crimea with Austria Anschluss in absence of the suspension of all forms of international cooperation on these subjects that are the most difficult looks to say the least, exaggerated. The next State report is due in December this year but so far there are no indications the legislative branch is altering in anyway the progress made since the FCNM treaty signature...

That's not personal really, at least never felt so... I'd say there is a very legitimate concern on our side that we may get the same kind of professionalism and oversight quality of the EU Ukrainian political agreement and funding for help from the Brussel Commission and bureaucracy that we have had for the sovereign debt level and member state deficits and accounting techniques... don't mention it... in the run up to 2008 and the Sov debt crisis... So there is nothing personal about Barroso's presidency but... on top of what we never criticized his personal stance of his legitimate pride of Portugal's independent state but would he today condemned his ancestry for their action that lead to today's pride for many Portuguese to have a sovereign state, I don't think so the only thing I did was to underline that based on his own feelings and history he can and should understand the very similar desire of many stateless nations to do everything they can for future generations to feel just like he does... That's all

They object what?

I don't see why the garlic belt thing is no worse than PIGS quite frankly besides everybody says that

Don't think so yet since I don't think he has reached Simferopol but they r looking for a small port near Pershokostiantynivka after Ukraine closed all checkpoints on the M17. Why is he complaining anyway?

I do here we go "Most of the financial assistance allocated to Ukraine by foreign countries, will focus on the establishment and maintenance of the National Guard of Ukraine,” former Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Vladimir Tereshchenko has declared.
I'd say in itself it justifies legitimate questions over the EU Taxpayer will, should these units been actively recruiting extremists and getting involved in sectarian violence.

I guess you have by now a copy of the EU Ukraine agreement signed today wondering if there are mentions of the financial aid or funding criterias? Here is why (below)

Meanwhile, the authorities in Kiev are trying to channel the neo-Nazi “combustible material” away from the capital, historian Vladimir Skachko believes. Most likely, he says they would be dispersed around Crimea. The idea is supported by sources cited by the editor-in-chief of National Defense Magazine Igor Korotchenko, who told Komsomolskaya Pravda newspaper that ‘Maidan commissars’ have joined the ranks of the National guard.

“Rotation of forces is taking place, to move the military units to new locations. New authorized political representatives posts are created for those troops that are being sent to South-East and the Crimean borders,” Korotchenko said, claiming his information came from his Ukrainian sources.

The National Guard units, he says, would act as guardians of the coup leadership and ideals. “Roughly speaking, these will be the commissars of the Maidan, people with executive functions and the right to dismiss field commanders in case of any suspicion of disloyalty to the new Ukrainian authorities,” the journalist elaborated, saying the troops will be deployed to those areas which seek greater autonomy from Kiev and might be used “against the population and the Self-Defense Forces of Crimea. (RT http://rt.com/news/ukraine-national-guard-squadrons-974/ )
If tomorrow he confirms any of the above and if there are facts or reports of deployment confirming any of the alleged intentions since most of us are in the garlic belt and we won't get any document or any answers from EU reps could you ask your own at home what are the guarantees and guidelines the EU has set to make sure the financial aid provided will not be used to fund any deployment of extremists under whatever uniform near or in the areas where it is notorious that a confrontation with civilians more precisely Russian speaking or ethnic Russians is possible? 
Generally speaking what are the guarantees the EU Taxpayers money funelled to Ukraine will fund peaceful projects and legitimate policies serving the Ukrainian people and what will be the type of oversight set to monitor the results and peaceful character?
Has the FCNM and ECRML been discussed with the aim to appease tensions and offer guarantees to minorities?
Let me know when you can

There has been some copyright problems so m not sure which version u have seen below
just in case (RT courtesy)

That what he said but don't know...  much easier to reach Finn phones.

I tried but nothing his phone is dead. Think he will try tonight if he gets to Simferopol or may be tomorrow on ur phone.

What have u got? Tried all day but it remains difficult to collect even the most notorious incidents because of the communication poor conditions. So is the security conditions degrading over all ???
1)The beating of the Ukrainian state tv director forced to resign (here Download video (27.58 MB This is an RT report http://rt.com/news/ukraine-forced-resignation-nationalism-674/) u has it here www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-26653295‎ .
2)Revenge over money seems to be the cause as well of confrontation with various companies properties being challenge, the most notorious of all here Nemiroff "There were 300 attackers taking over the property, he estimated, adding that they were “armed ‘titushki’ [Ukrainian term for hired thugs – RT] mixed with members of the ‘Self-defense’, who stormed into the plant, wrecking everything in their way.” He added the plant’s guards could not stop the assailants while officers of the law witnessing the raid did nothing to stop it." an RT report as well.
3) On the ground various reports point to the lack of policing or mention law enforcement officers refusing a confrontation with hard liners militants but it is difficult to evaluate if it is sporadic or more widespread and affecting individuals families property although the evacuation request from Czech citizens is indications the situation is worrisome.

Not much
1 Czech MPs expected to come up quickly with a repatriation program after trapped families in Ukraine ask for help
2 Crimea Prime Minister "Talks are now being held on all the bases. The coordinators are talking".

Alleged reports of simultaneous assaults of Ukrainian military facilities after an alleged ultimatum by Crimean authorities is denied by Crimea Prime Minister.

Still from video

Download video (13.17 MB)

My best shot for now. Alleged assaults on Ukrainian facilities are a troubling factor and increase the likelihood of a direct confrontation.

>> 2 killed in shooting near Crimea military research center, 'sniper detained RT reports Crimean Prime Minister Sergey Aksyonov told Russia’s Channel One that this attack is reminiscent of the Maidan sniper shootings.

“At the moment two people are dead as a result of a provocation, a sabotage. The situation allows me to conclude that the same techniques that were used at Maidan are being used now because most likely one assaulter fired at both sides – one Ukrainian serviceman and one man from self-defense forces of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea were killed.

Not that I know, the twist being there wasn't any other option if the starting point is Kiev can freely choose its future. Whether there was a foreign military intervention in Ukraine to prevent the fall of the President legally elected or there won't be any given the security situation on the ground doesn't deteriorate for civilians and it sealed Crimea's fate.

Caution for now, but what's yours next?

No since he didn't post yet given he can access a computer...

Don't have much on the initial report of an alleged assault on a Ukrainian military facility resulting in the death of a Ukrainian officer not yet identified. Locally, one pro-Russian militiaman was killed and two other wounded on Tuesday in a sniper attack report Novosty

A unit of pro-Russian self-defense forces came under sniper fire while searching for a group of unidentified gunmen on a tip from local residents, the Kryminform news agency said citing a Crimean police source . It is not good news as it shows there is an increased potential for a direct confrontation.

Why do ask if you don't like the answers.... Russian in the hands of the Ukraine Soviet was just as much fun as being a WW 2 Russian prisoner with Ukrainian guards... These are the facts and long lasting state of mind and feelings on the ground. How does it go for the Veneto referendum? Late, he posted that he was thinking that it may attract more attention if there was an official statement upholding the intention to join the Russian Federation if voters agree.... :-))

The claim you refer to is in the region of 80 billions this article confirms, Ukraine to lay claim for Soviet Heritage, yet it is not known what claim related to Soviet Heritage Crimea will make nor if Crimeans will engage in a massive nation wide class action for compensation following the horror of the 1954 Supreme Soviet Presidium decision and the degrading treatment and psychological distress they experienced for decades as Russians in the hands of the Ukraine soviet. Given the circumstances and the horror Crimeans went through feeling rejected from what we all hold dearly, they did and do, the perspective to do so again was seen alright as soon as the referendum results were known, the 80 billions deposit at the USSR state bank looks pale in comparison to what the courts may order I would think.

That's all I got for now speaking of official statement. Matviyenko: US sanctions against Russian government officials “unprecedented”, you may want to connect it to Russia's Crimean Invasion Is the Beginning of War in Ukraine for the motives.

Don't think so since the EU is taking steps to avoid a spill over of the Ukraine situation to the Baltics (Latvian ministers boycott march of Waffen-SS veterans). Haven't been able to get hold of the lawyer today have u?

US, German Military Inspectors to Fly Over Russia, Belarus

After Crimea's vote the focus is now heavily shifting to Italy where the worldwide famous "City of Water", "City of Masks", "City of Bridges" and the Veneto region are asking voters to decide on whether to secede from Italy and become the independent, sovereign Republic of Veneto. What are your polls saying?
http://www.lindipendenza.com/12181/

What is  your poll saying?

Will post u the addresses I got but thought u may be interested by the following "Unfortunately they did not listen to my warnings. The Supreme Soviet of the Russian Federation approved the destruction of the Soviet Union with applause and not a single word was spoken about Crimea and Sevastopol,” these are M. Gorbachev words in a letter as he urges all parties to find a mutually acceptable solution in Ukraine in order to avoid a new cold war (http://rt.com/politics/gorbachev-ukraine-cold-war-crisis-802/). It sounds like a stark warning adressed at Crimea leaders to keep in mind whatever their ultimate choice will be to think the future including what seems very unlikely today. If there can be little doubt that Crimea means immensely to Russia, one can legitimately wonder why the incomemsurably more could not be felt more in 1954 and ever after at each and every attempt the leadership in Crimean parliament made to move forward their status because had it been the case, one can prevent to think we wouldn't be where we are today, leaving a difficult task to the Crimean leadership which is to find for now the most suitable framework for Crimean society to thrive and to make sure the exit of such a framework is well conceived, thought through and cannot lead Crimea into another institutional crisis with in mind that the highly unlikely two years before took place in the Belavezha Forest with little attention to Crimea's fate.

I will get you more addresses so I can have a better idea but bottom line looks to be they engaged in building or rebuilding don't know whats more appropriate a Ukrainian identity distancing it very clearly from anything connected to the passed within the USSR or connected to Russia or Russian (Language policy). Monuments representing that being desecrated during the recent uprise. This path they chose looks incompatible with being in charge of the best interest of a territory and its nation whose majority's culture, language, history and ethnicity are precisely what they are trying to distance themselves from. So I'd vote the same today, it is overdue for Crimea to decide of its faith, and Crimea just can't be anymore under the rule of a new Ukraine defining itself almost exclusively by distancing itself from everything Crimea's majority is.
Before I forget when do I have to sign the documents

Alright but there are even more motives now, an important part of the intelligentsia supporting the Kiev new authorities and that are expected to inspire the policies that will implement Ukraine, is swelling hatred hardly hidden for anything Russian and showing a sentiment of revenge for the tough decades behind the iron curtain. Ethnic Russians getting the blame. It may take sometime but there are in the US Congress and elsewhere people that once understood the dangerous path support for this kind of disturbing and ugly pay back between civilian populations can lead, will eventually question any action made under the assumption the Russian gov is involved in every misstep of countries formerly in the USSR.
The address I posted u last night gives you a good idea of the general tone and that tone do not and cannot reflect people in charge of a Russian population, it is incompatible.

Have no idea but ultimately Uncle Sam will do the right thing after trying everything else some say but for everybody else the USSR ceased to exist in 1991 except for Crimea that had to live with another 22 years of that incredible decision to give a chunk of people without their consent to a foreign power. They have always tried to escape the situation multiplying over the years the attempts to move forward their status and quite frankly this sunday could well be the end of that tragic adventure. But since u voted not to support the referendum what's on your mind?

I know was kidding but the advanced polls show there is a lot of support for Crimea right to choose its future and reverse the ugly Supreme Soviet Presidium decision. For many still alive today for who that decision had terrible consequences, it will feel like a liberation they never dreamed of if the referendum is a yeah for Crimea to go home.
What was ur vote to end?

I guess it doesn't include "beginning of war" http://en.ria.ru/world/20140312/188365323/Moscow-Allows-Kiev-to-Conduct-Aerial-Inspection-of-Russia.html does it?
What is the result? Can't get hold of it tonight.

That was the missing bit ...mind the lack of moderation but first amend has its own secret hers is yours, freedom.

 Easy really for me, the so called "gift" of Crimea to Ukraine was and remains a communist monstrosity among the many committed against the Russian People, the fact that the victims were, are mainly ethnic Russians doesn't, shouldn't make it right. So it lead me to reach the conclusion that undoing that crime against the Russian nation was the right thing to do regardless of the fact that today's Russian politicians have a cute reserve to name things, that mix of feelings connected to a painful passed also associated with a degree of pride felt during the considered period, it says interesting things of the Russian nation, history doesn't deny. That was my fist for. The ethnic linguistic divide driving most of the recent events leaves Crimea in a vulnerable situation, the low local Kiev involvement legal status fragile enough to be reversed, an option the New Kiev powers could easily pick given the perceived sentiment of a blind support from the "western powers". The lack of a clear pledge to protect the Crimea Russian character given the renewed prominent Ukrainian character of Ukraine meant the wise choice peace wise was to undo and reverse the unjustifiable decision made in 1953. That was my second for.
What's holding your 's do u know if those in Finland have cast theirs

U have until tonight and I got u this http://www.kyivpost.com/content/author/anastasia-vlasova/

I did, have u?

Here we go below we should be able to vote early in the afternoon, when every one's ready

 http://voiceofrussia.com/news/2014_02_27/Ukraine-in-crisis-history-behind-Crimeas-aspiration-for-autonomy-2234/

http://www.haaretz.com/opinion/.premium-1.578397

http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2014/03/222988.htm

With in mind that however interesting Moscow or Uncle Sam second guessing may be, our only interest and main focus is the end of a sixty years nightmare for the majority of Crimeans. The 1953 out 54 decision is among the ugliest a government can make, giving you and your future to a foreign power, it is what happened to Crimea, the result was a terrible struggle for morere than half a century, there is a strong possibility for that struggle to end. It will be if it does a cause for celebration throughout Crimea, heading home after such an awful trip in the hands of a foreign power will be cheered, do we support it?

About the document u referred to you should find here the answer about the constitutional issue you mentioned facing the Kiev gov, how does it impact the legality of its actions is unanswered for now http://www.haaretz.com/opinion/.premium-1.578397

I guess you were right even if I doubt he really said Crimea is Ukraine as everybody knows it isn't the case Crimea special status arguing for itself. On top of what I have doubt there will be much support to perpetuate a violation of the Crimean natives human rights. The 1953 decision was a violation of these rights and the rhetoric used today to justify it has no future as soon as a larger audience starts to understand.

Oooopps sorry it looks u r right went to Fox just now, let me watch the videos and I get back to you.

But where did you read all that crap... anyway? Because it is insane to pretend a referendum is illegal it doesn't make any sense si I doubt anybody serious would ever say that, you may read that a party doesn't think to be liable or will not consider legally binding the result of a referendum but the referendum itself which is the free expression of an opinion  can only be illegal under a totalitarian rule... What else?

Don't know...

I don't know since I haven't heard or read it but I'd say Secretary Kerry made a joke... how the hell  do u want the US Secretary of State making seriously his a bloody decision of the Supreme Soviet Presidium of 1953 that was violating every single human rights standard of the inhabitants of Crimea, should I remember you the US never fought the Russian people only the Communist ideology and the abuse of human rights that came along with it so... When do go to Denmark?

that's much worse

Just do it I wanna know the results that's all what it would look like cause I m an optimist, the Crimeans would at last decide their future, the electoral map'd be more balanced easing tensions as long as the FCNM and the ECRML are faithfully and quickly reinstated giving assurances to the Russian speaking community and I still think u exacerbate the existing tensions, fighting erupts, and the end game is a Germany east west partition along ethno linguistic lines.

I know they get a better balance but it gets how close to giving them a short majority or you need a couple of cities to join Crimea that is the question mark, the other end game is worse you exacerbate the existing tensions, you still end with a partition along ethno linguistic lines which makes much worse for them...

How do I know that? When cause I ain't got nothing yet... That was earlier, asked what would be the electoral balance if u withdraw Crimea?

I know we r lead by geniuses :-))

That's what I referred to, Representatives of Kherson, Nikolaev and Odessa appeal to the leadership of the Crimea, expressing their desire to be part of the autonomous republic if its powers will be enhanced by the results of the referendum, which is expected to be held on March 30, Vice-Speaker of the Supreme Council of Crimea Sergey Tsekov said on Monday.epresentatives of Kherson, Nikolaev and Odessa appeal to the leadership of the Crimea, expressing their desire to be part of the autonomous republic if its powers will be enhanced by the results of the referendum, which is expected to be held on March 30, Vice-Speaker of the Supreme Council of Crimea Sergey Tsekov said on Monday.

At the end of the day always Freedom wins, the 1953 decision made by the Presidum of The Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union a reminder of the past and how it can backfire to play with the People's identity and will. That's just another example, if asking me I read it but... it shouldn't surprise anyone, you enter a game pretending Crimea is Ukraine to expand Ukraine, you find true Ukrainian cities asking to join Crimea, that is 3 today there will be more tomorrow and you end up giving a hand to expand Crimea... I mean it is always the same story. But it is a good reminder of the mistakes that can be made. There must be support for the Ukrainian nation rights, freedom and self government, there must be support for the freedom and security of all Ukrainian residents and there must be the same support for the Crimeans to freely express their will and readiness to help them on the path to independence should it be their will. Crimea's parliament has endured a lot of arm twisting since 1953 as they refuse to be governed against their interests from Kiev with highs and lows in their fight for rights.

It is a reminder that the path to stick to the basic principles cannot be opportunistic. That's how I look at it

Don't know the guy but he posted a couple of good footage so... what is it about?

Just in case u didn't find the time to kook at it. The Black sea fleet was split between Russia and Ukraine but because of the history of the fleet itself they kept very close ties and unless they speak out it is difficult to be absolutely sure but if they thought possible to receive orders to engage the Russian navy from the new gov in Kiev, well resign was their best option to escape a situation every bit of their soul rejects. Can get u more more details if u need it
At the same time, to dramatize as much as possible and exacerbate the possibility of an armed conflict with Russia can be the solution the gov in Kiev has picked to force out of the Ukrainian state and armed forces apparatus anybody deemed to have a loyalty issue, m I making myself clear?

Truly it has been boiling for years and it is no news that Crimeans had hoped for a chain of events leading to a situation that allows them to escape the Ukrainian grip they never really accepted. They dealt with the 1953 decision for as long as it didn't question their loyalty because if Ukraine had the status of an independent state, the nature of its relations with Russia meant right or wrong they didn't feel their loyalty questioned enough even if there were signs of tension at times to break away from Ukraine. The chain of events in Kiev and the change it imposed on Ukraine's gov has brought to reality Ukraine's independence and the true consequence the 1953 decision has on Crimea's population and to who their loyalty should go, something they feared, thought may happen but never really imagined would materialise.
When will you send me the documents?

He could try to get there so we would have more.

Where is he? I mean tonight

Not that I can read right now. Yurself?
There are two different motives for the decision as I understand it for now, first following the very mild response of the EU authorities and to be honest not very much attention was paid to the Latvia events against the Russian community there that were hatred motivated, it has allowed a strong nationalist reaction in Russia and cornered the Kremlin to show willingness and readiness to stop any event of that nature to be repeated whatever the cost, it has touched a very sensible cord. Second, the willingness to enforce today a decision of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union Over Crimea sovereignty and its People could have been guessed unacceptable locally, Crimea native population was to react should they be imposed a doubt over who their loyalty and resources will be devoted to, the events in Kiev brought the issue and the response could not have been different, the call for help to Moscow was therefore inevitable not to mention the strategic Russian navy base located there.
U know what, it crossed my mind but what's described today as a possibility of Ukraine's invasion is overplayed and the Russian politics underestimated.

It just looks insane Kiev would engage itself in a direct confrontation with the Crimean authorities to support the wrongdoing of a former USSR leader, where are they going to find support for that... It will make things worse if the fighting starts initiated from Kiev as the EU leaders will find themselves to explain their constituencies they backed a bunch of war mongers unable to engage in an orderly legal process to reclaim authority over Crimea should there be any legitimacy in that which will prove to be difficult, the wrongdoing of 1953 can hardly become right in 2014...
Have you some more footage?

May be... >> Novosti reports there are casualties

Not sure, Novosti reports the Ukrainian Gov in Kiev sent troops overnight to fight local Crimeans and storm the interior ministry in Simferopol but haven't had a chance to check yet