236 Ukrainian MPs [1] (UKR) have voted in favor of [2] the ratification of an agreement allowing the Russian Black Sea Fleet [3] to extend its stay in Crimea until 2042. Ukrainska Pravda posts a selection of photos and video [4] (UKR) of fighting and egg-throwing inside the parliament building this morning. On Twitter, some reactions and updates on the situation (UKR, RUS) are posted by users @LesyaOrobets [5] and @mari4ka_tsapok [6], as well as at #no_flot [7] and #freeua [8] hashtags.
Ukraine: Russian Black Sea Fleet Stays On in Crimea
· Written by Veronica Khokhlova
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