Crimean Leader claims control of military, police

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3. If I were someone who didn't want to be Russian, I'd be gettin' out of

there right about now. I hope it goes down without violence. Beyond the invasion, though, I expect international pressure will begin for a settlement to be reached--I would think this region has assets that should rightfully belong to the people of Ukraine. Imagine if someone came along and swiped the Great Lakes states and all the resources, ports and factories.