Place and the blinds are drawn in the southern ukrainian peninsula of crimea theres a tense standoff between troops from russia and ukraine once in a week ahead of the key vote in which crimean residents get to decide if they want to be part of russia. Tonight is this not even legitimate the us and some european governments say now and in the morning rush to the back now. The reaction from washington in just a moment but first our coverage begins in the caribbean region these men will be providing security at polling stations in crimea is referendum on whether to secede from ukraine. The pro russian government on the peninsula is tightening its grip. Armed men have now taken control of a Military Hospital and send federal poll. The situation continues to escalate. I am increasingly alarmed by the developments in ukraine since the beginning of this crisis has appealed to all parties to de escalate tensions and to engage in direct and constructive dialogue in order to forge a peaceful wa