Vlad Putin considers these “liberty Mines” I’m sure…
On #Crimea border of #Ukraine, Russia forces have placed a minefield. pic.twitter.com/uXudpFTPe8 Photo by @EvgenyFeldman
— Jim Roberts (@nycjim) March 8, 2014
Seriously, is there another visual demonstration which highlights Russia’s intent on taking Crimea as part of its own expansion plans? CLICK HERE for some more incredible pictures of current events.
(Via Telegraph) A new frontier has been laid down within Europe as Russian forces laid landmines at the top of the Crimean peninsula and fired warning shots at a European observer mission.
A convoy from the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) was stopped by Russian soldiers and armed militias on a main road into the Crimean peninsula.
Three bursts of automatic gunfire were fired into the air as the checkpoint commanders insisted the OSCE had no authorisation to enter the area. Witness said the shots were fired by men in balaclavas.
The OSCE mission, consisting of more than 50 officers drawn from European armies, was dispatched by the Vienna-based organisation to address Russia allegations that Russian speakers in Crimea were being threatened by the new Western-backed government in Kiev. (read more)
