Sevastopol

Despite Putin’s claims to the contrary today, Russian soldiers in unmarked uniforms and vehicles are blocking Ukrainian bases in Crimea and demanding that Ukrainian soldiers hand over their weapons. And for the people, Russian passports are available for the asking.

Russia’s military moves since the fall of Ukraine’s government last week seem to signal one thing. Russia is not prepared to lose the Crimea. And the reason is pretty straightforward, if you look at history.Russia’s military moves since the fall of Ukraine’s government last week seem to signal one thing. Russia is not prepared to lose the Crimea. And the reason is pretty straightforward, if you look at history.

Troops wearing Russian style uniforms, in Russian style trucks have occupied the entrances to two airports in the Crimean region of Ukraine. All insignia has been removed from their uniforms and vehicles. Reporter Jacob Resneck went to speak with the men at the checkpoints.

Crimea juts out into the Black Sea and is a key naval port, but it’s historic ties to Russia make it the perfect refuge for fugitive president Viktor Yanukovych.