BREAKING - Ukraine Liveblog Day 29: Russia Annexes Crimea

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Russia has officially annexed Crimea, and Ukrainian forces stationed in military bases on the peninsula have until Friday to evacuate to mainland Ukraine.



Yesterday’s liveblog can be found here. For an overview and analysis of this developing story see our latest podcast.
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Here is a livestream from outside the military base that has been stormed, reportedly by Russian troops, in Crimea:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ew3bfsmaVDA

http://www.interpretermag.com/ukrain...s-crimea/#1543