Why should it look new? It's not iPhone, you know
There's no need in large operation. Russia sends military to control key transport. infrastructure objects and army depots. Looks like Kiev has no loyal troops in Crimea and no way to bring them there.
It's OK. Russia knows, if they blame you - you are doing all rignt, but if they praise you - you should stop and think what's gone wrong.
If it would be decided on local referendum - there would be no way to deny it.
No way Russia is a peaceful country. People in internet praise every successful military action, taken by russian forces. They somehow know all weapon models, helicopter models, clothes series, modifications and so on.
The worst fear would be civil war in Ukraine, and war by proxy between Russia and Nato. What have Russian papers been writing?[/QUOTE]
The thing is - civil war in Ukraine is advantageous for Russia. That doesn't mean Russia wants civil war or makes something to begin it. But in that case all eastern regions could be separated from Ukraine.