Wow. I really need to retire that word.
The Parliament of Crimea voted to petition Russia for annexation! Gosh! Such respect for Ukraine's borders!
The 'authorities' of Crimea then threatened the Ukrainian troops. They have stated they will conduct a referendum as to whether or not the
In response the Ukrainians passed out the guns to their troops there. The nonviolent tactics may be at an end.
There are rumors the Tatars are starting to form militias. This will get ugly. They are boycotting the referendum.
The Russians scuttled the Ochakovo to prevent Ukrainian navy ships from escaping their base.
Further rumor is that Yanukovich suffered a stroke. He may be dead. Obviously his usefulness was at an end.
OSCE has stated there seems to be no threat to the Russian speakers in Crimea.
Pavel Gubarev, a separatist leader in Donetsk, was arrested.
The United States House of Representatives has passed the $1 billion aid package for Ukraine's economy. The Europeans have formally offered $15 billion. The IMF is in discussions with Ukraine already.
The EU Commision President has stated signing the association agreement with Ukraine is pending.
The first sanctions are in place. Assets are being frozen.
Its pretty funny to see the Russophile blogosphere spin this crisis. Big time.
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