Putin: Use of Army in the Crimea while not necessary , but the possibility is Opening event: 04/03/2014 13:04 Russian President Vladimir Putin said that there is no need to use troops in the Crimea , but if you will excuse - they can tap into. That may give rise to the use of force ? This, of course , extreme drive , an extreme case , - said the president of the Russian Federation. Journalists questions about a possible outbreak of war with Ukraine , Putin said: We are not and will not fight against the Ukrainian people. If we decide to invade , only to protect Ukrainian citizens. And even if someone tries among soldiers shoot their men by which we stand behind. Let them try to shoot at women and children. I ll take a look at those who give such an order in Ukraine , - said Putin. Meanwhile, the Russian president said that people in camouflage uniforms , who took control of a number of facilities in the Crimea , are members of local self-defense forces . He said that Kiev participants self-defense detachments formed by supporters of the new government prepared instructors in Lithuania and Poland , pointing out the good technical provision and organization of such groups. Why do you think that the Crimea should be worse? - Said the Russian president , stressing that Russia has taken no part in the preparation of self-defense detachments in the Crimea. He said the locals came blocked unit of the armed forces and agreed with them about the fact that they obey the will of the people living in the area . Consequently, the unity situation on the peninsula has stabilized , said Putin. He also admitted that Russia has strengthened the protection of their military facilities in the Crimea - the last few days the number of troops of the Russian Federation in Ukraine has risen to 16 million people. The Russian president believes the events in Ukraine unconstitutional coup and armed seizure of power and does not understand why it was done - because Yanukovych has accepted all the terms of the opposition and re-elected for another term , he had no chance . However, Putin admitted that the revolutionary situation in Ukraine has long been brewing . Simple Ukrainian man and suffered under Nicholas the Bloody , and in Kravchuk and under Yushchenko . The people wanted change , but not to encourage illegal change , - said the president of the Russian Federation. The cause of the revolution , Putin believes that corruption in Ukraine has reached a level that would not even dream of . However, Vladimir Putin said that the new leadership of Ukraine , he recognizes only partially and totally disagree recognize Turchinov acting president . Also disagree with other Russian President appointments. Parliament is partially legitimate , all the rest - no. As Acting President , there is no legitimacy. There is only one president, saying that he has no power, but legally legitimate President of Ukraine Yanukovych is - said the Russian leader. All sources of
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