GMballistic Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Russian President Vladimir Putin has said there is no need yet to send troops into Ukraine, but that Moscow is ready to protect its citizens.His comments come as armed men, who Mr Putin says are not Russian troops but pro-Russian self-defence groups, surround army bases in Crimea. According to Reuters news agency, Mr Yatsenyuk said that high-level talks were taking place between Russian and Ukrainian ministers. There was no immediate confirmation from Moscow, which says the new government in Kiev is illegitimate. Crimea has become the major focus of post-uprising Ukraine, as troops in what appear to be Russian uniforms surround Ukrainian military bases and other installations. Russia is de facto in control of the peninsula. Tensions were especially high at Belbek airbase near Sevastopol, the port city which is the base of Russia's Black Sea Fleet. Early on Tuesday, pro-Russian forces fired warning shots in the air, and Ukrainian troops later marched away from the base. Latest from an hour ago via the BBC News. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxrob Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Lets be fair, this a been on the cards for a long time I blame the medling ****ng EU, keep trying to expand the "federal state"of Europe, did they really expect the Russians to sit back and offer them help, guidance and assistance on their doorstep As for the yanks, they are ok invading places were the natives through speers back at them (just), no way on this planet are they going anywhere near Russia Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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