Tough words from Russia as standoff in Ukraine's Crimea region continues Simferopol, Ukraine (CNN) -- Ukrainian officials accused pro-Russian forces in its Crimea region of fresh bullying tactics Saturday, as about 100 armed men reportedly took control of a military office in the regional capital, Simferopol.
The men -- who are equipped with automatic weapons -- say they belong to the Crimean self-defense forces, said Vladislav Seleznyov, head of the Ministry of Defense's media office, on his Facebook page.
They have stationed armed men on each floor of the military registration office, he said.
A CNN team that visited the scene said it appeared calm. Armed, masked men were at the entrance, and Russian flags were being painted on the gates. Those questioned declined to say what was happening inside.
It comes a day after pro-Russian troops reportedly tried to smash open the gates of a Ukrainian base in Crimea. Russia increases harsh talk along with action CRISIS IN UKRAINE
MOSCOW – Russia’s deputy prime minister laughed off President Obama’s sanction against him today asking “Comrade @BarackObama” if “some prankster” came up with the list.
The Obama administration hit 11 Russian and Ukrainian officials with sanctions today as punishment for Russia’s support of Crimea’s referendum. Among them: aides to President Vladimir Putin, a top government official, senior lawmakers, Crimean officials, the ousted president of Ukraine, and a Ukrainian politician and businessman allegedly tied to violence against protesters in Kiev. Russian Deputy PM Laughs at Obama’s Sanctions
Top commander held after base stormed, A Ukrainian air force commander has been “abducted” after his base in Crimea was stormed by pro-Russian forces, Ukraine’s interim president said Sunday.
Col. Yuliy Mamchur is the commander of the Belbek Air Force base near Sevastopol, which was taken over Saturday by forces who sent armored personnel carriers smashing through the base's walls and fired shots and stun grenades. Ukraine's interim president says President Obama's trip will be a plunge into American leadership in Europe after years of shifting U.S. policy away from the Old World. Shaping a response to Russia will be a high-stakes test for Obama
Obama tries to contain Ukraine crisis in Europe trip President Obama on Monday began a high-stakes tour through Europe where he's seeking to assure jittery allies and contain the volatile Ukraine crisis, as officials in Kiev voiced fears that Vladimir Putin could be preparing a new attack on the heels of his Crimea victory. as Kiev fears new attack
deemed too pricey for Joe Biden Not all the costs are in, but so far Michelle Obama’s soft-sell public relations tour — little more than a vacation, some say — to China includes her stay at a hotel that charges $8,400 a night.
The first lady is staying at the presidential suite in the 5-star Westin Hotel at Chaoyang, located near the U.S. Embassy, USA Today reported. That’s the same hotel that was deemed as too expensive for vice president Joe Biden when he made the trip in December, The Daily Caller reported. Michelle Obama’s hotel suite: $8,400 a night
Ya' think? Obama told Putin he was going to be more "flexible" if reelected over 2 years ago! Guess what? Obama's showing Putin just how flexible he can be!!!
The lefties are all a twitter because Bubba went to his favorite restaurant, a Waffle House, after pocketing $1,620,000.00 at the Masters Sunday????? These imbeciles are intent on controlling everbody's life aren't they?????
TAKE IT TO THE BANK!!!!! Later, Bill Koski
April 16, 2014, 03:16 PM
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KRAMATORSK/SLAVIANSK, Ukraine (Reuters) - Separatists flew the Russian flag on armored vehicles taken from the Ukrainian army on Wednesday, humiliating a Kiev government operation to recapture eastern towns controlled by pro-Moscow partisans.
Six armored personnel carriers were driven into the rebel-held town of Slaviansk to waves and shouts of "Russia! Russia!". It was not immediately clear whether they had been captured by rebels or handed over to them by Ukrainian deserters. Pro-Russia separatists take armor, humiliating Ukraine forces
