Crimea's leader appeals to Russia for help
The discord between Russia and Ukraine sharpened today when the pro-Russian leader of Ukraine’s Crimea region claimed control of the military and police and appealed to Russia’s president for help in keeping peace there.
It was the latest escalation of tension between the two countries following the ousting of Ukraine’s pro-Russian president last week by a protest movement aimed at turning Ukraine toward the European Union and away from Russia.
