Daily News Article - March 10, 2014
1. a) Why has Russia's foreign minister dismissed any suggestion of meeting with Ukraine's interim leaders?
b) Despite the foreign minister's refusal to meet with the new leaders, what action has Russia's Foreign Minsitry taken?
2. Which country has a naval fleet stationed in Crimea?
3. The Russians have denied that their armed forces are active in Crimea. List the evidence the AP offers to back up the assertion that more and more Russian troops are moving into Crimea, Ukraine.
4. What legislative action has Crimea's regional parliament said they would be taking next week? - how did Moscow respond to the news?
5. Why is Ukraine's new foreign minister hopeful about the new government's relations with Russia?
6. What warning has U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry given to the Russian Foreign Minister?
7. How has the Kremlin/President Putin responded to U.S./EU urging them to meet with the new Ukrainian authorities?
8. What actions has Russia taken in Crimea in the week since they seized control?