Russia has a naval base in Crimea that it is trying to protect. It’s not an invasion.
That’s true. The situation in Ukraine is unstable. And Russia is obligated to protect not only its bases but to ensure the safety of the Russian population on the peninsula.
When there is anarchy and lawlessness in a neighboring state, you have to call out the troops to prevent further bloodshed.
Sky News reporter Yulia Bragina via Twitter:
MFA in Russia ordered it's consulate in Simferopol to give Russian passports to Berkut. Putin needs ppl who will do what they are told.
When foreign troops arrive un invited and unexpected, its an invasion.