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Putin Says Russias Reaction in Ukraine Completely Appropriate
By Gregory L. White
MOSCOW Russian President Vladimir Putin said theres no sign of any reduction in the threat the Kremlin sees to Russians and Russian-speakers in Ukraine and defended his governments reaction to the crisis there, the Kremlin press service said Sunday.
In a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel Sunday, Mr. Putin drew attention to the unrelenting threat of violent actions by ultranationalist forces, putting in danger the life and legal interests of Russian citizens and the whole Russian-speaking population, the statement said.
It was underlined that the measures taken by Russia are completely appropriate to the extraordinary situation, the statement said.
Yeah now Crinea people may get involved with Tartar support
BAD idea history wise LOL!
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/3a8833b6-a230-11e3-87f6-00144feab7de.html#ixzz2uq0gYGxt
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