14:56
16.3.2014
Tweet alleging Russian artillery transported and positioned across Kerch Straight:
Переправлена через Керч російська артилерія, вже окопалась біля Армянська #SaveUkraine #CrimeaInvasion pic.twitter.com/YJC73xUQs8
— Hromadske.TV (@HromadskeTV) March 16, 2014
14:55
16.3.2014
#Ukraine Defense Minister Ihor Tenyukh on truce: "No measures will be taken against our military facilities in #Crimea during that time."
— Christopher Miller (@ChristopherJM) March 16, 2014
14:48
16.3.2014
More from the scene at Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor-General's Office:
Прокуратуру штурмуют pic.twitter.com/v0Oe3P8OCP
— Новости Донбасса (@novostidnua) March 16, 2014
14:43
16.3.2014
Kremlin press service reporting that Vladimir Putin discussed Crimea with German Chancellor Angela Merkel today, and told her the vote in Crimea is in keeping with international law, citing Article 1 of the UN Charter. The Russian president also expressed his concerns about "radical groups" operating in eastern and southeastern Ukraine in cooperation with the Kyiv authorities.
The press statement also notes that Merkel, who initiated the call, congratulated Putin on the success of the Paralympic Games in Sochi.
For the record, here is Article 1 of the UN Charter:
Article 1
The Purposes of the United Nations are:
The press statement also notes that Merkel, who initiated the call, congratulated Putin on the success of the Paralympic Games in Sochi.
For the record, here is Article 1 of the UN Charter:
Article 1
The Purposes of the United Nations are:
To maintain international peace and security, and to that end: to take effective collective measures for the prevention and removal of threats to the peace, and for the suppression of acts of aggression or other breaches of the peace, and to bring about by peaceful means, and in conformity with the principles of justice and international law, adjustment or settlement of international disputes or situations which might lead to a breach of the peace;
To develop friendly relations among nations based on respect for the principle of equal rights and self-determination of peoples, and to take other appropriate measures to strengthen universal peace;
To achieve international co-operation in solving international problems of an economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian character, and in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion; and
To be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations in the attainment of these common ends.
To develop friendly relations among nations based on respect for the principle of equal rights and self-determination of peoples, and to take other appropriate measures to strengthen universal peace;
To achieve international co-operation in solving international problems of an economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian character, and in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion; and
To be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations in the attainment of these common ends.
14:27
16.3.2014
Scrum of police & protesters #Donetsk prosecutor's office pic.twitter.com/9rsuQPRns6
— Piers Scholfield (@inglesi) March 16, 2014
14:23
16.3.2014
Reuters reports:
Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseny Yatseniuk vowed on Sunday to track down and bring to justice all those promoting separatism in its Russian-controlled region of Crimea "under the cover of Russian troops".
"I want to say above all ... to the Ukrainian people: Let there be no doubt, the Ukrainian state will find all those ringleaders of separatism and division who now, under the cover of Russian troops, are trying to destroy Ukrainian independence," he told a cabinet meeting as the region voted in a referendum on becoming a part of Russia.
"We will find all of them - if it takes one year, two years - and bring them to justice and try them in Ukrainian and international courts. The ground will burn beneath their feet."
"I want to say above all ... to the Ukrainian people: Let there be no doubt, the Ukrainian state will find all those ringleaders of separatism and division who now, under the cover of Russian troops, are trying to destroy Ukrainian independence," he told a cabinet meeting as the region voted in a referendum on becoming a part of Russia.
"We will find all of them - if it takes one year, two years - and bring them to justice and try them in Ukrainian and international courts. The ground will burn beneath their feet."
14:20
16.3.2014
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin has harsh tweets for Ukraine's ambassador to Moldova.
Russian vice-premier calls Ukrainian ambassador in Moldova s. of b. pic.twitter.com/J6KkjeMyfO
— Leonid Ragozin (@leonidragozin) March 16, 2014
14:18
16.3.2014
In other news #Ukraine moves to restrict entry on eastern border with #Russia, refuse entry to many Russians. http://t.co/BC1aeRWQO7
— Just Hovens Greve (@JustHovensGreve) March 16, 2014
14:17
16.3.2014
This comes amid reports in Russian media that pro-Russia protesters have arrived at the Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor's Office to demand the release of "people's governor" Pavel Gubarev. Gubarev was detained earlier this month by Ukraine's security service.
Like referendum in #Crimea wasn't enough,pro-russian rally in #Donetsk takes place today
— Kateryna_Kruk (@Kateryna_Kruk) March 16, 2014
14:07
16.3.2014
Our Ukrainian Service tweets about a journalist who voted using her Russian passport:
Журналістка Катя Сергацкова проголосувала на #крим'ському референдумі за своїм російським паспортом - http://t.co/2wGMup3dv6 #кримsos #Крым
— Радіо Свобода (@radiosvoboda) March 16, 2014