I have been reading so much about how Russia is modernising its military, so I thought those looked too old! Then of course. I am no expert...

I read that Russia sent 2000 troops to Crimea just now.
Since I don't know anything about wars I don't know the significance. It doesn't seem enough for any large operation though...

Plus I am aware that anything Russia does will be interpreted and written up in the most negative spin possible.
I'm aware that Crimea could be argued as being "Russian" territory but that many others would not agree.

If Russia does actually go in militarily, then it will change my perception of Russia as a peaceful country. I can certainly understand the reasons for doing it, but Nato, Poland, the Baltics, Scandinavia and others would immediately see that as "proof" of Russia's aggressiveness. So I hope that doesn't happen.

The worst fear would be civil war in Ukraine, and war by proxy between Russia and Nato. What have Russian papers been writing?