Russian soldiers spread out across the Crimean Peninsula on Sunday, taking control of military and civilian installations, after Russian President Vladimir Putin secured authorization to send in more troops as the Kremlin set the stage for a high-stakes international showdown over the future of Ukraine.
The Washington Post: Ukraine’s leader urges Putin to pull back military
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday asked the upper house of Russia's parliament for permission to activate Russian armed forces stationed in Crimea, the Kremlin said in a statement.
