“Looks like Putin is making his next move.”
As predicted, though I’m a bit surprised Melitipol isn’t part of the unrest. IMO, if Putin was really behind this, Melitipol would be the lynchpin.
Also, note this tweet from Maxim Eristavi, picked up by The Interpreter:
Ukraine’s parliament considers martial law in Eastern Ukraine following numerous separatist riots - draft law
10:17 AM - 7 Apr 2014
Martial law could be trigger for Russian armed intervention. Russia is not going to idly stand by when Kiev seeks to repress Russian speakers in the east. Its developing into an explosive situation.