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So that's how he came to power, but the entire Ukranian gubermint fell, how was the other new gubermint formed and what is its claim on legitimacy? Weren't they also using AKs and RPGs?

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So that's how he came to power, but the entire Ukranian gubermint fell, how was the other new gubermint formed and what is its claim on legitimacy?

1) It has the support of the Ukrainian people. 2) It's temporary until new elections, which will be had soon. Considering Moscow's hand in organized crime, the gangster in Crimea is likely a FSB agent too.