i a demonstration in the crimean capital simferopol in march twenty fourth teen was an overwhelming show of support by the majority ethnic russian population of crimea in favor of leaving ukraine and joining russia. but even to reach. i that sentiment was reflected in the outcome of a referendum a few days later. not the multiple sclerosis by on march sixteenth the referendum was held in crimea this referendum took place in line with international legal standards and the rules of democracy they were able to reach two percent of the electorate voted that this strategic territory must have stable leadership the fact is that only russia can provide it. the totally off article for the big story crisis. understanding the present situation requires
citizens until new conquerors came and new cultures. for centuries crimea belonged to the empire of the crimean tatars and the ottomans . under catherine the great it became russian and remained so for one hundred fifty years. then in one thousand nine hundred fifty four the peninsula became part of ukraine. i a demonstration in the crimean capital simferopol in march twenty fourth team was an overwhelming show of support by the majority ethnic russian population of crimea in favor of leaving ukraine and joining russia. poaching. i that sentiment was reflected in the outcome of a referendum a few days later. saying that s the multiple sclerosis by on march
across the mediterranean founded cities and opened. trade routes to europe. nomadic tribes from the steps of asia conquered crimea well the mongols of the golden horde established a slave trade here. conquerors became settlers tradesmen and artisans farmers and citizens until new conquerors came and new cultures. for centuries crimea belong to the empire of the crimean tatars and the ottomans. under catherine the great it became russian and remained so for one hundred fifty years. then in one thousand nine hundred fifty four the peninsula became part of ukraine. i a demonstration in the crimean capital simferopol in march twenty fourth team was an
tomorrow if you have a look at vicenews.com. do you have a sense where it s going? we re not far from a town so we could be going there, but it could be going beyond the crimean capital simferopol. and there are a lot of ukrainian bases in area. be careful there, simon ostrovs ostrovsky. you can see more of his reporting from ukrainian by going to vicenews.com. he s doing a great job. journalists beaten. we ll have the latest coming in from crimea. and a pop star pleading her country s case around the world. i ll talk to the voice of ukraine, lus lana.
a. greek scheme from across the mediterranean founded cities and opened up trade routes to europe. nomadic tribes from the steps of asia conquered crimea well the mongols of the golden horde established a slave trade here conquerors became settlers tradesmen and artisans farmers and citizens until new conquerors came and new cultures. for centuries crimea belongs to the empire of the crimean tatars and the ottomans. under catherine the great it became russian and remained so for one hundred fifty years. then in one thousand nine hundred fifty four the peninsula became part of ukraine. i a demonstration in the crimean capital simferopol in march twenty fourth team was an