[Nedusa]

this is the most ridiculous non crisis I have ever seen. Russia holds all the cards ALL the cards, the West has nothing to say and can only shout like a toothless tiger with empty words and gestures.

Russia is after all only protecting it's military assets and has been asked to do so by the governor of the Crimea which has an agreement with Ukraine to allow Russian troops to protect its bases in the Crimea.

Europe can do nothing it cannot even offer financial support to Ukraine as it is broke, Russia on the other hand has already offered large amounts of money and in all likelihood Ukraine will have to accept.

This nonsense in the news is just the west trying not to loose face.......too late, now they should calm down and start talking with Mr Putin as elected leaders not spoilt brats who have chucked their toys out of their prams...!!!!