Pro-Russian Separatists Declare Donetsk, East Ukraine Independent

[Purveyor]

Pro-Russian activists barricaded inside a government building in eastern Ukraine proclaimed the region independent Monday and called for a referendum on seceding from Ukraine — an ominous echo of the events that led to Russia's annexation of Crimea

The Ukrainian government accused Russia of stirring up the unrest and vowed to quell it. Russia, which has tens of thousands of troops massed along the border, warned Ukraine of more "difficulties and crises" if its leaders fail to heed Moscow's demands.

In Washington, the U.S. said any move by Russia into eastern Ukraine would be a "very serious escalation" that could bring further sanctions. White House spokesman Jay Carney said there was strong evidence that some of the pro-Russian protesters in Ukraine were paid and were not local residents.

At the same time, the U.S. announced that Secretary of State John Kerry will meet with top diplomats from Russia, Ukraine and the European Union in a new push to ease tensions. The meeting, the first such four-way talks since the crisis erupted, will take place in the next 10 days, the State Department said.

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[okaawhatever]

1. This is so not cool. I hope they can arrest these guys to prove where they came from. I personally

don't believe the guys who stormed the building were regular protesters like the folks in the street. I think the fact that they were wearing mask, were young males and were in good shape speaks volumes.

[dipsydoodle]

2. Maybe local football hooligans.

Not that I have any idea who the local teams are.

The ones in camo might be carp anglers.

[okaawhatever]

3. Right Sector had the football hooligans. They didn't even really form a protest group until after

Maidan started. Problem is, they don't support joining the EU or Russia. That is why Jobbik and other right wing groups in Europe broke off support. Jobbik and the others are aligned with Russia now.

Not enough style or flair in this kick for a footballer:









Is this a football club jacket?

I think it's militia or military types. Independent contractors or official don't know.

[dipsydoodle]

5. Right Sector don't support any form of government.

Period.

Guy in the top two pics is wearing classic football hooligan ware - Adidas.

btw there is a material difference between kicking a football and kicking somebody in the same way in which there is difference between heading a ball and head butting someone.

[okaawhatever]

6. He may be wearing the gear, but I don't think he's a footballer. The other guys maybe, but look

at these pics on google of footballers Look at how the are standing when they kick. That guy in Ukraine isn't a footballer, and I don't think he's a martial artist or dancer of any sort.

https://www.google.com/search?q=footballer+pictures,+kicking+ball&rlz=1C1KMZB_enUS544US544&espv=210&es_sm=93&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=mj1DU-iaKqrlyQG4v4D4BA&ved=0CDEQ7Ak&biw=1093&bih=534#q=footballer+kicking+ball&tbm=isch&tbs=itp:photo%2Cic:color&imgdii=_

[reformist2]

4. No more ominous than what happened in Kiev several weeks ago.