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CRIMEAN CRISIS

 

In 2008, at Simferopol, a Folkloric festival of dances and songs at the foot of Lenin’s statue. Each group had a stand. The Tatars and Russians of Crimea were neighbours. The first group started a dance under the tambourines sound. In answer, Russians have sung in unison. It wasn’t a cultural exchange then It was a war who will shout the stronger. For the first time, I saw the hate travelling through the music.

Today, March 2014, at that same square, a line of men, carrying shields with the crimean colors, screams “Putin! Putin!” and “Glory for the Berkuts!!”, the riot forces who fired against the crowd in Kiev.

I have got a knock à the stomac

 

Soldiers, who were wearing no identifying insignia and declined to say whether they were Russian or Ukrainian, patrol outside the Simferopol International Airport after a pro-Russian crowd had gathered on February 28, 2014 Simferopol, Ukraine. Crimea.
Soldiers, who were wearing no identifying insignia and declined to say whether they were Russian or Ukrainian, patrol outside the Simferopol International Airport after a pro-Russian crowd had gathered on February 28, 2014 Simferopol, Ukraine. Crimea.
A convoy of 20 Russian armoured personnel carriers and trucks full of troops pictured in the evening 3km from Simferopol of Crimea where they are reportedly heading on February 28, 2014 near Simferopol, Crimea, Ukraine. According to media reports Russian soldiers have occupied the airport at nearby Sevastapol while soldiers whose identity could not be initally confirmed have stationed themselves at Simferopol International Airport in moves that are raising tensions between Russia and the new Kiev government. Crimea has a majority Russian population and armed, pro-Russian groups have occupied government buildings in Simferopol.February. 28th 2014. Simferopol. Crimea. Ukraine.
A convoy of 20 Russian armoured personnel carriers and trucks full of troops pictured in the evening 3km from Simferopol of Crimea where they are reportedly heading on February 28, 2014 near Simferopol, Crimea, Ukraine. According to media reports Russian soldiers have occupied the airport at nearby Sevastapol while soldiers whose identity could not be initally confirmed have stationed themselves at Simferopol International Airport in moves that are raising tensions between Russia and the new Kiev government. Crimea has a majority Russian population and armed, pro-Russian groups have occupied government buildings in Simferopol.February. 28th 2014. Simferopol. Crimea. Ukraine.

A convoy of 20 Russian armoured personnel carriers and trucks full of troops pictured in the evening 3km from Simferopol of Crimea where they are reportedly heading on February 28, 2014 near Simferopol, Crimea, Ukraine. According to media reports Russian soldiers have occupied the airport at nearby Sevastapol while soldiers whose identity could not be initally confirmed have stationed themselves at Simferopol International Airport in moves that are raising tensions between Russia and the new Kiev government. Crimea has a majority Russian population and armed, pro-Russian groups have occupied government buildings in Simferopol.February. 28th 2014. Simferopol. Crimea. Ukraine.
A convoy of 20 Russian armoured personnel carriers and trucks full of troops pictured in the evening 3km from Simferopol of Crimea where they are reportedly heading on February 28, 2014 near Simferopol, Crimea, Ukraine. According to media reports Russian soldiers have occupied the airport at nearby Sevastapol while soldiers whose identity could not be initally confirmed have stationed themselves at Simferopol International Airport in moves that are raising tensions between Russia and the new Kiev government. Crimea has a majority Russian population and armed, pro-Russian groups have occupied government buildings in Simferopol.February. 28th 2014. Simferopol. Crimea. Ukraine.
Checkpoint manned by Crimean civilian self-defense members on a road leading to Sevastopol. in Crimea on March 2, 2014 near Verkhn'osadove, Ukraine.
Checkpoint manned by Crimean civilian self-defense members on a road leading to Sevastopol. in Crimea on March 2, 2014 near Verkhn’osadove, Ukraine.

A pro-Russian militant and member of the 'Night Wolves' Crimean biker club helps man a checkpoint on a road leading to Sevastopol in Crimea on March 2, 2014 near Verkhn'osadove, Ukraine.
A pro-Russian militant and member of the ‘Night Wolves’ Crimean biker club helps man a checkpoint on a road leading to Sevastopol in Crimea on March 2, 2014 near Verkhn’osadove, Ukraine.
At the end of a pro-russian meeting, around 200 cossacks from russia come to to take an oath in city police officers to protect Sevastopol. They will make nightly checks with the police. Sevastopol. Crimea. Ukraine. March 2.
At the end of a pro-russian meeting, around 200 cossacks from russia come to to take an oath in city police officers to protect Sevastopol. They will make nightly checks with the police. Sevastopol. Crimea. Ukraine. March 2.

At the end of a pro-russian meeting, around 200 cossacks from russia come to to take an oath in city police officers to protect Sevastopol. They will make nightly checks with the police. Sevastopol. Crimea. Ukraine. March 2.
At the end of a pro-russian meeting, around 200 cossacks from russia come to to take an oath in city police officers to protect Sevastopol. They will make nightly checks with the police. Sevastopol. Crimea. Ukraine. March 2.
Orthodox priests during a religious ceremony at a pro-russian meeting. Sevastopol. Crimea. Ukraine. March 2.
Orthodox priests during a religious ceremony at a pro-russian meeting. Sevastopol. Crimea. Ukraine. March 2.

Pro-Russian supporters meeting in Sevastopol in March 2, 2014 in Simferopol, Ukraine.
Pro-Russian supporters meeting in Sevastopol in March 2, 2014 in Simferopol, Ukraine.
At the end of a pro-russian meeting, around 200 cossacks from russia come to to take an oath in city police officers to protect Sevastopol. They will make nightly checks with the police. Sevastopol. Crimea. Ukraine. March 2.
At the end of a pro-russian meeting, around 200 cossacks from russia come to to take an oath in city police officers to protect Sevastopol. They will make nightly checks with the police. Sevastopol. Crimea. Ukraine. March 2.

The Soviet monument "the marine and soldier" 45 meters high, is a memorial paying tribute to the fighters of World War II. March 3th 2014. Sevastopol. Crimea. Ukraine.
The Soviet monument “the marine and soldier” 45 meters high, is a memorial paying tribute to the fighters of World War II. March 3th 2014. Sevastopol. Crimea. Ukraine.
Veteran of the second world war. March 3th 2014. Sevastopol. Crimea. Ukraine.
Veteran of the second world war. March 3th 2014. Sevastopol. Crimea. Ukraine.

Soldiers, who were wearing no identifying insignia and declined to say whether they were Russian or Ukrainian, patrol outside the Simferopol International Airport after a pro-Russian crowd had gathered on February 28, 2014 Simferopol, Ukraine. Crimea.
Soldiers, who were wearing no identifying insignia and declined to say whether they were Russian or Ukrainian, patrol outside the Simferopol International Airport after a pro-Russian crowd had gathered on February 28, 2014 Simferopol, Ukraine. Crimea.
A woman walks in front of the honor monument for the best employes of the Sevastopol city. Sevastopol. Crimea. Ukraine. March 2.
A woman walks in front of the honor monument for the best employes of the Sevastopol city. Sevastopol. Crimea. Ukraine. March 2.

Pro-Russian supporters meeting in Sevastopol in March 2, 2014 in Simferopol, Ukraine.
Pro-Russian supporters meeting in Sevastopol in March 2, 2014 in Simferopol, Ukraine.
Russian military ships in Sevastopol's harbour.March 3th 2014. Sevastopol. Crimea. Ukraine.
Russian military ships in Sevastopol’s harbour.March 3th 2014. Sevastopol. Crimea. Ukraine.

Crimean civilian self-defense members rally on March 1, 2014 in Simferopol, Ukraine. Crimea
Crimean civilian self-defense members rally on March 1, 2014 in Simferopol, Ukraine. Crimea
Crimean civilian self-defense members outside the Crimean parliament building on March 1, 2014 in Simferopol, Ukraine. Crimea.
Crimean civilian self-defense members outside the Crimean parliament building on March 1, 2014 in Simferopol, Ukraine. Crimea.

Pro-Russian supporters rally on March 1, 2014 in Simferopol, Ukraine. Crimea
Pro-Russian supporters rally on March 1, 2014 in Simferopol, Ukraine. Crimea
Crimean civilian self-defense member guard the road to the Russian occupied Belbek airbase as Russian-led troops blockade a number of Ukrainian military bases across Crimea, on March 4, 2014 in Lubimovka, Ukraine.
Crimean civilian self-defense member guard the road to the Russian occupied Belbek airbase as Russian-led troops blockade a number of Ukrainian military bases across Crimea, on March 4, 2014 in Lubimovka, Ukraine.

Russian soldiers guard Russian occupied Belbek airbase as Russian-led troops blockade a number of Ukrainian military bases across Crimea, on March 4, 2014 in Lubimovka, Ukraine. Ukrainians troops, stationed at their garrison nearby, confronted the Russian soldiers unarmed today. The Russian-led troops fired their weapons into the air but then granted Colonel Yuli Mamchor, commander of the Ukrainian military, negotiations with their commander.
Russian soldiers guard Russian occupied Belbek airbase as Russian-led troops blockade a number of Ukrainian military bases across Crimea, on March 4, 2014 in Lubimovka, Ukraine. Ukrainians troops, stationed at their garrison nearby, confronted the Russian soldiers unarmed today. The Russian-led troops fired their weapons into the air but then granted Colonel Yuli Mamchor, commander of the Ukrainian military, negotiations with their commander.
Unarmed Ukrainian troops rest on the Belbek airfield after they confronted soldiers under Russian command occupying the base in Crimea on March 4, 2014 in Lubimovka, Ukraine. The Ukrainians are stationed at their garrison nearby, and after spending a tense night anticipating a Russian attack following the expiration of a Russian deadline to surrender, in which family members of troops spent the night at the garrison gate in support of the soldiers, their commander Colonel Yuli Mamchor announced his bold plan this morning to retake the airfield by confronting the Russian-lead soldiers unarmed. The Russian-lead troops fired their weapons into the air but then granted Mamchor the beginning of negotiations with their commander. Russian-lead troops have blockaded a number of Ukrainian military bases across Crimea.
Unarmed Ukrainian troops rest on the Belbek airfield after they confronted soldiers under Russian command occupying the base in Crimea on March 4, 2014 in Lubimovka, Ukraine. The Ukrainians are stationed at their garrison nearby, and after spending a tense night anticipating a Russian attack following the expiration of a Russian deadline to surrender, in which family members of troops spent the night at the garrison gate in support of the soldiers, their commander Colonel Yuli Mamchor announced his bold plan this morning to retake the airfield by confronting the Russian-lead soldiers unarmed. The Russian-lead troops fired their weapons into the air but then granted Mamchor the beginning of negotiations with their commander. Russian-lead troops have blockaded a number of Ukrainian military bases across Crimea.

Unarmed Ukrainian troops rest on the Belbek airfield after they confronted soldiers under Russian command occupying the base in Crimea on March 4, 2014 in Lubimovka, Ukraine. The Ukrainians are stationed at their garrison nearby, and after spending a tense night anticipating a Russian attack following the expiration of a Russian deadline to surrender, in which family members of troops spent the night at the garrison gate in support of the soldiers, their commander Colonel Yuli Mamchor announced his bold plan this morning to retake the airfield by confronting the Russian-lead soldiers unarmed. The Russian-lead troops fired their weapons into the air but then granted Mamchor the beginning of negotiations with their commander. Russian-lead troops have blockaded a number of Ukrainian military bases across Crimea.
Unarmed Ukrainian troops rest on the Belbek airfield after they confronted soldiers under Russian command occupying the base in Crimea on March 4, 2014 in Lubimovka, Ukraine. The Ukrainians are stationed at their garrison nearby, and after spending a tense night anticipating a Russian attack following the expiration of a Russian deadline to surrender, in which family members of troops spent the night at the garrison gate in support of the soldiers, their commander Colonel Yuli Mamchor announced his bold plan this morning to retake the airfield by confronting the Russian-lead soldiers unarmed. The Russian-lead troops fired their weapons into the air but then granted Mamchor the beginning of negotiations with their commander. Russian-lead troops have blockaded a number of Ukrainian military bases across Crimea.
Unarmed Ukrainian troops rest on the Belbek airfield after they confronted soldiers under Russian command occupying the base in Crimea on March 4, 2014 in Lubimovka, Ukraine. The Ukrainians are stationed at their garrison nearby, and after spending a tense night anticipating a Russian attack following the expiration of a Russian deadline to surrender, in which family members of troops spent the night at the garrison gate in support of the soldiers, their commander Colonel Yuli Mamchor announced his bold plan this morning to retake the airfield by confronting the Russian-lead soldiers unarmed. The Russian-lead troops fired their weapons into the air but then granted Mamchor the beginning of negotiations with their commander. Russian-lead troops have blockaded a number of Ukrainian military bases across Crimea.
Unarmed Ukrainian troops rest on the Belbek airfield after they confronted soldiers under Russian command occupying the base in Crimea on March 4, 2014 in Lubimovka, Ukraine. The Ukrainians are stationed at their garrison nearby, and after spending a tense night anticipating a Russian attack following the expiration of a Russian deadline to surrender, in which family members of troops spent the night at the garrison gate in support of the soldiers, their commander Colonel Yuli Mamchor announced his bold plan this morning to retake the airfield by confronting the Russian-lead soldiers unarmed. The Russian-lead troops fired their weapons into the air but then granted Mamchor the beginning of negotiations with their commander. Russian-lead troops have blockaded a number of Ukrainian military bases across Crimea.

Crimean civilian self-defense members guard the Russian occupied Belbek airbase as Russian-led troops blockade a number of Ukrainian military bases across Crimea, on March 4, 2014 in Lubimovka, Ukraine. Ukrainians troops, stationed at their garrison nearby, confronted the Russian soldiers unarmed today. The Russian-led troops fired their weapons into the air but then granted Colonel Yuli Mamchor, commander of the Ukrainian military, negotiations with their commander.
Crimean civilian self-defense members guard the Russian occupied Belbek airbase as Russian-led troops blockade a number of Ukrainian military bases across Crimea, on March 4, 2014 in Lubimovka, Ukraine. Ukrainians troops, stationed at their garrison nearby, confronted the Russian soldiers unarmed today. The Russian-led troops fired their weapons into the air but then granted Colonel Yuli Mamchor, commander of the Ukrainian military, negotiations with their commander.

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