They came from Russia Outer Space, perhaps. Silently, in the dead of night, thousands of heavily armed masked men appeared on the streets of Sevastopol, Simferopol, and Yalta. Their green uniforms bear no markings, and they’re not talking. Observers speculate that the Federation of Planets sent them as poll watchers, to ensure a free and fair vote in today’s Crimean referendum.
More:
“OSCE evidence lifts lid on ‘little green men’ in Crimea,” Peter Felstead, IHS Jane’s 360
“Crimeans vote on Russia referendum,” Carol Morello and Pamela Constable, Washington Post
“Why the Crimean referendum is illegal,” Lea Brilmayer, The Guardian
“Crimea as consolation prize: Russia faces some big costs over Ukrainian region,” Will Englund, Washington Post
UPDATES:
“Crimea Votes to Secede From Ukraine as Russian Troops Keep Watch,” David M. Herszenhor, New York Times
“Crimea votes to secede from Ukraine in ‘illegal’ poll,” Luke Harding and Shaun Walker, The Guardian
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