[goldstategop]

The Russian federal authorities have no official presence yet in Crimea and the federal city of Sevastopol. That is what makes it a dangerous situation.

At the moment Russia’s Constitutional Court is reviewing the treaty terms and after that Russia’s Parliament will have to ratify it. Russia at the moment is the de facto not the de jure sovereign in Crimea.

But its clear that Ukraine’s days in Crimea are numbered.

[caww]

Putting the flag up was more than enough. ..and probably went too far itself. But going to the Offices etc. was way out of line.

[caww]

My understanding is Russia’s issuing new license plates and banks are exchanging monies.... So “commerce” etc. can continue without too many bumps in the road.

On the Ukranian side.... They just announced ‘social services’ will be cut in order to pay for defense measures....not so sure the people will understand the trade off even though they’re been assured these will return once the borders and nation is secured.

Thanks for your post...Russia did say something about it taking a year for full transferance to the Nation....no doubt legalities come to play.

BTW I didn’t know that Putin went to law school....