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September 28, 2008 · 9:28PM

Russia-Ukraine Tensions Rise In Crimea

Crimean penninsula, in red.

Crimean penninsula, in red.

Russia’s growing assertiveness in former Soviet states, and the Ukraine’s determination to join NATO have led to rising tensions in the semi-autonous penninsula of Crimea.  (LA Times)  Many Crimean residents say they are Russian first, Ukrainian second.

Categories: Europe Today · Politics Today · Russia · World Affairs

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