Russian media and politicians call them "supporters of federalization." Their Ukrainian counterparts have branded the thousands of activists who have occupied regional administration offices and police headquarters in eastern Ukraine since April as "separatists." Many are armed. They demand a referendum on Ukrainian federalization that would give Russian-speaking regions in eastern Ukraine greater authority. Russia is also in favor of federalizing Ukraine; otherwise, there will be no stability in the country, the Russian Foreign Ministry warns.
Deutsche Welle: Putin’s plan ‘F’ for Ukraine
Crimeans celebrate results of referendum during the concert on Lenin Square in Simferopol that asked Crimeans whether they would like to join Russia on March 16.
