Gunmen from Kiev attempted to seize Crimea's Interior Ministry overnight - Russia

[dipsydoodle]

Unknown armed men from Kiev have tried to seize the Crimean Interior Ministry overnight, and there were several injuries in that attack, Russia’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

“Thanks to the decisive action of self-defense squads, the attempt to seize the building of the Interior Ministry was derailed. This attempt confirms the intention of prominent political circles in Kiev to destabilize the situation on the peninsula,” the statement added.

"We believe it is extremely irresponsible to further pressure the already tense situation in the Crimea," the ministry stated stressing its concerns over the latest developments in the region.

Earlier, Crimea's Prime Minister Sergey Aksyonov declared that firearms have been used in the clashes in the region, Itar-Tass news agency reported.

He said he would temporarily manage all national security forces in the region, including police, emergency services and the Interior Ministry.

http://rt.com/news/russia-crimea-sieze-gunmen-344/

Guardian live updates here : http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/mar/01/crimea-crisis-deepens-as-russia-and-ukraine-ready-forces-live-updates

[malaise]

1. It's going to get uglier

Trust me on that

[theHandpuppet]

5. Don't think this will end well.

Horrible situation. And there's really nothing do but watch it happen.

[muriel_volestrangler]

2. Russian forces try to seize anti-aircraft missile base in Ukraine's Crimea - Interfax

Russian forces were trying on Saturday to seize control of an anti-aircraft missile command post in Ukraine's Crimea region, Interfax news agency quoted a Ukrainian military source as saying.

It said about 20 soldiers had entered the territory of the base, in western Crimea, and were trying to capture it. The agency made no mention of clashes or casualties and said negotiations were under way.

http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/03/01/ukraine-crisis-russia-missile-base-idINDEEA2003A20140301

[Are_grits_groceries]

3. Calling BS on this.

The only people confirmed to be taking over buildings in Crimea and other areas are Russian or po-Russian.
This is a Russian false flag operation to confirm its claims that they need to protect the people in Crimea.

Why does everybody give Putin and the Russian government a pass?
There are undesirable groups in Ukraine with extreme RW views. They aren't the only ones involved in the protests as has been claimed. It's the old adage "The enemy of my enemy is my friend."

(I don't see anybody in Ukraine with an ideal government plan. I have no doubt the US and others are mucking about there. However, Putin has been involved also.)

This is going to prove true once again if Russian groups attack Kiev or other places. It will be for Russia or against Russia.

The US and most other countries have done this. They make allies with nasty groups to achieve their overall goal. After that goal is achieved, the real problem begins in dealing those they were in bed
with.

@shaunwalker7: Extraordinary Rus foreign ministry statement claims gunmen from Kiev tried to seize Crimea interior ministry, there are victims. Suspicious.(Moscow correspondent from The Guardian)

Conal Urguhart has a history of writing misleadin articles. Why does he have the lead and not Walker?
http://www.gmeducation.org/blog/p149576-gullible-journalist-doesn-t-observe-gm-front.html

[Are_grits_groceries]

4. From Shaun Walker:

The Moscow correspondent for The Guardian:
@shaunwalker7:
Russia Today is on crack today.