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Breaking News: Russia Seizes Power in Crimea

posted by LaminatorX on Saturday March 01 2014, @10:25PM   Printer-friendly
from the party-like-it's-1853 dept.
Calling it an invasion seems off, as their forces were already there. The Guardian has live updates at this page.

Are any Soylentils in or from the region? Do you have any insights to share?

 
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  • (Score: 2, Insightful) by tibman on Sunday March 02 2014, @08:17AM

    by tibman (134) Subscriber Badge on Sunday March 02 2014, @08:17AM (#9443)

    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

    by Anonymous Coward on Sunday March 02 2014, @09:00AM (#9463)

    I highly doubt that everyone wants the invasion. Having popular support in one area doesn't give another nation the right to violate sovereignty.

    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

      by Anonymous Coward on Monday March 03 2014, @05:46AM (#9915)

      Are they not Ukrainian citizens first? If not, why do stay in Ukraine?