Ucrania: pistoleros prorrusos ocupan edificios del gobierno en la region de Crimea

In Simferopol, armed men seized government buildings, raising a Russian flag. Ukraine's Interior Ministry and Police were put on high alert. Russia mobilized warplanes to patrol the Ukrainian border. Ukraine's acting president, Oleksandr Turchinov, condemned the occupation as a crime and warned against Russian military aggression. Russia's large naval base in Crimea has been a point of tension for decades. The events highlight the divided loyalties in Ukraine following President Yanukovych's departure. Russian news agencies reported that Yanukovych would hold a press conference from southern Russia.

What action did the armed men take in Simferopol?

• They held a press conference.

• They raised a Russian flag over a barricade.

• They made specific demands.

• They left the buildings immediately.

What was Ukraine's response to the occupation of government buildings?

• They ignored the situation.

• They declared a state of emergency.

• They evacuated the city.

• They put troops and police on high alert.

What did Russia do in response to the situation in Crimea?

• They withdrew their troops.

• They mobilized warplanes to patrol the border.

• They closed their embassy in Ukraine.

• They issued a public apology.

What did Ukraine's acting president warn against?

• Any Russian military action outside their base in Crimea.

• The closure of Ukrainian borders.

• The imposition of economic sanctions.

• The withdrawal of international support.

What historical factor has strained relations between Russia and Ukraine?

• The recent economic crisis.

• The presence of a large Russian naval base in Crimea.

• The language barrier between the two countries.

• The lack of diplomatic communication.