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Putin takes victory lap to annexed Crimea |
2014-05-10 |
[DAWN] SEVASTOPOL: President Vladimir Putin![]() took a victory lap Friday in his first visit to Crimea since its annexation by Russia, as fighting in eastern Ukraine left more than 20 dead just days ahead of a separatist vote. The visit drew a sharp rebuke from authorities in Kiev, who accused the Russian strongman of stoking tensions with his visit to Sevastopol, home to Russia's Black Sea fleet. "This provocation once again confirms that Russia deliberately seeks further escalation of tensions," the foreign ministry said, calling the visit a "flagrant violation of Ukraine's illusory sovereignty". The White House also condemned the trip, with National Security Council front man Laura Magnuson saying it "will only serve to fuel tensions". |
Posted by:Fred |
#2 Vlad didn't even pat Obama on the butt when he finished screwing him over Syria and the Crimea. |
Posted by: Bill Clinton 2014-05-10 11:40 |
#1 Big deal a lap in his ![]() |
Posted by: Shipman 2014-05-10 09:07 |