Dear friends!

Russia has carried out an act of aggression towards Ukraine. Russian troops have entered Crimea. Thus we take it upon ourselves to inform you about the events in Ukraine. We will provide you with yet another viewpoint regarding this conflict. We will do our best to remain fair and objective.

April 19 – 7 ships of Ukrainian Naval Forces, previously located in Donuzlav Lake in Crimea, have hoisted Ukrainian flags and left for Odesa. Supported by Ukrainian Navy officers, 6 Ukrainian ships have left Crimea for Odesa earlier this week.

April 19 – Approximately 25% of citizens in Southeastern Ukraine support the idea of federation for Ukraine – this is what pro-Russian separatists are demanding. 45,2% of citizens in these regions are for unitary decentralized state, survey results demonstrate (the survey was conducted by Kyiv International Institute of Sociology).

April 19 – Opinions on the deportation of Crimean Tatars from Crimea have been voiced in Russia’s FSB (Federal Security Service) circles, stated one of the leaders of Crimean Tatars Mustafa Cemilev, referring to his sources in Russian intelligence agencies. First deportation of Crimean Tatars from Crimea started on May 18th, 1944 during Stalin’s regime. Today, the leader of Crimean Tatars Mustafa Cemilev who is also Member of National Parliament (Supreme Council of Ukraine) and the Chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People Refat Chubarov were stopped at Chongar Peninsula (Kherson oblast) and were able to enter Crimea after a 1,5 holdback.

April 19 – Extra Russian military forces have been deployed near the border with Ukraine, said Dmitry Peskov, spokesman to Russian President.

Maidan Community Sector, Lviv: Dear friends!

Russia has carried out an act of aggression towards Ukraine. Russian troops have entered Crimea. Thus we take it upon ourselves to inform you about the events in Ukraine. We will provide you with yet another viewpoint regarding this conflict. We will do our best to remain fair and objective.

P.S.: Please spread this appeal as much as possible.