BTW, uniformed armed men are mostly Russian military, obviously. You are completely right about the uniform. But that doesn't change the fact that the actions of Russian military are supported by the people of Crimea.
If Ukraine supported Russia invading then i don't think we'd be having this discussion. Crimea is a huge island comprised of dozens of towns/cities. It is larger than some countries. I highly doubt that everyone wants the invasion. Having popular support in one area doesn't give another nation the right to violate sovereignty. Just call it for what it is, an invasion.
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(Score: 1) by ivan on Sunday March 02 2014, @04:32AM
BTW, uniformed armed men are mostly Russian military, obviously. You are completely right about the uniform. But that doesn't change the fact that the actions of Russian military are supported by the people of Crimea.
(Score: 2, Insightful) by tibman on Sunday March 02 2014, @08:17AM
If Ukraine supported Russia invading then i don't think we'd be having this discussion. Crimea is a huge island comprised of dozens of towns/cities. It is larger than some countries. I highly doubt that everyone wants the invasion. Having popular support in one area doesn't give another nation the right to violate sovereignty. Just call it for what it is, an invasion.
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(Score: 1, Informative) by Anonymous Coward on Sunday March 02 2014, @09:00AM
Sure. But Russia has overwhelming support all over Crimea, not just in Sevastopol. Because >60% of Crimeans are Russians.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Monday March 03 2014, @05:46AM
Are they not Ukrainian citizens first? If not, why do stay in Ukraine?