In Moscow, 50,000 people march in central Moscow for peace and against
Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. At the same time, Russia vetoes a UN Security Council resolution
condemning Sunday’s referendum.
Crimean
Tatars have formed their own neighborhood watch against feared provocations.
Many Crimean Tatar groups intend to boycott tomorrow’s referendum.
Not only has
the outcome of the referendum already been determined by the Pro-Russian,
self-appointed Parliament, many critics point out that there is no option on the ballot paper for people to
keep things as they are. In downtown Simferopol, about 1,000 people came out to a musical stage
and two massive TV screens that displayed Russian musical acts lauding
"friendship of nations" and the glory of Russia. People are being
promised free food if they come out tomorrow to vote in favour of Russian
‘protection’.
The people of Eastern Ukraine
and Crimea have been divided into groups – for or against Russia/ for or
against Ukraine. Rumours abound throughout Donestk on both sides: that Russian spies have
infiltrated the city, that pro-Ukrainian fighters are hoarding weapons for an
attack, or that thousands of Russian citizens have been bused in from across
the border to foment riots. Two people killed today in clashes in Kharkiv.
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