Originally Posted by Rochard

I have a friend who lives in Crimea. He gives the impression that what the Russians claim is partially true - people in Crimea are treated horrible by Ukranians and that they are afraid of them. He also tells me that they want to be part of Russia.

I have other friends who are Ukranian, in a city called Donetsk. He tells me Crimea is just another area of Ukraine, with a bit more independence than other districts, with no serious issues of anger or violence.

Both sides seem to feel strongly.