20:58
7.3.2014
More details on the raid on the Ukrainian military post in Crimea.
The Ukrainian soldiers at the base -- believed to number about 100 -- have barricaded themselves inside one of their barracks.
Interfax quoted the Ukraine Defense Ministry as saying the attackers -- reported to number about 20 --had entered the base after a Russian military truck broke down the gates and entered the base.
Interfax quoted the Ukraine Defense Ministry as saying the attackers -- reported to number about 20 --had entered the base after a Russian military truck broke down the gates and entered the base.
21:07
7.3.2014
According to the "Daily Telegraph's" correspondent in Crimea, it appears to all be over.
En route to reportedly stormed Ukrainian base at Yukharina Balka. Insane fog, visibility down to five metres. And it's dark.
— Roland Oliphant (@RolandOliphant) March 7, 2014
It's all over. Two Russian Volga trucks drove off after "talks". Ukrainian officer says about 30 to 40 Rus troops involved
— Roland Oliphant (@RolandOliphant) March 7, 2014
Sorry edit that, 30 to 60 Russians.
— Roland Oliphant (@RolandOliphant) March 7, 2014
21:13
7.3.2014
Strong piece by Jonathan Freedland in "The Guardian" on how it is possible to condemn Putin's invasion, while being concerned about Kyiv's new ruling forces.
"Yet it should be possible to face the truth of both these situations, to condemn Putin's de facto dictatorship in Moscow and to be appalled by the presence of fascists in a 21st-century European government in Kiev."
09:16
8.3.2014
RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service reports that pro-Russian forces have raided a border checkpoint near Kerch and driven out Ukrainian border guards, also seizing the facility's weapons.
Російські військові захопили в Криму відділ «Щолкіно» і вигнали сім’ї прикордонників на вулицю http://t.co/wxmso7q5dA
— Радіо Свобода (@radiosvoboda) March 8, 2014
09:34
8.3.2014
The @PowerVertical podcast is out. @MarkGaleotti @llywelyn The Crimean Game Changer http://t.co/iMSu5Awvnz
— Brian Whitmore (@PowerVertical) March 7, 2014
09:38
8.3.2014
Lithuanian Prez Grybauskaite: "After Ukraine will be Moldova and after Moldova will be different countries." http://t.co/hgkXG8jWw9
— Robert Coalson (@CoalsonR) March 8, 2014
10:20
8.3.2014
Interesting piece in "The New York Times" on how Putin's decision-making unfolded.
"The decision to invade Crimea, the officials and analysts said, was made not by the national security council but in secret among a smaller and shrinking circle of Mr. Putin’s closest and most trusted aides. The group excluded senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the cadre of comparatively liberal advisers who might have foreseen the economic impact and potential consequences of American and European sanctions."
10:47
8.3.2014
Kyrgyz Service colleague notes Russian TV's Channel One kicked off its news with a report on the "infringement of the rights of the Russian-speaking population" in Ukraine.
"На Украине продолжают ущемлять права русскоязычного населения". Так начались Новости @1tvru_news Вот такие времена) pic.twitter.com/1y1vbZDVL6
— Torokul Doorov (@Torokul) March 8, 2014
10:49
8.3.2014
10:50
8.3.2014
RFE/RL Russian Service quotes PM Stephen Harper announcing that Canada is imposing visa sanctions against some Russian officials over Ukrainian events, adding that the Canadian government is eyeing further moves.