Ukraine Crimea: Rival rallies confront one another

However, Crimean parliamentary speaker Volodymyr Konstantinov later said MPs would not discuss any secession by Crimea, which currently enjoys autonomy within Ukraine.

Mr Konstantinov described as "provocation" earlier media reports on the issue.

In Simferopol, Crimean Tatars chanted "Glory to Ukraine!", while the pro-Russian activists responded with "Russia!"
It is quite understandable that Russian-speakers fear for their rights, especially those concerning their language. While there has been considerable propaganda there is more then some truth behind it. Interestingly the Tartars see themselves as the victims of the Russian majority with the Crimea which keep the reigns of power and wealth, leaving others outside.

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