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- Russia puts security stranglehold on Crimea as referendum nears
Crimea cancels flights as pro-Russian forces tighten their grip ahead of Sunday's referendum on whether to secede from Ukraine, whose interim prime minister is due to meet President Obama today.
- Ukraine's deposed leader speaks. Is anyone listening?
Former president Viktor Yanukovych spoke from exile in Russia about the perils facing Ukrainians living under a 'bandit regime', echoing Moscow's narrative but adding little to the debate.
- Russia hints it will accept annexation as Crimean referendum nears
Russia's parliament is reportedly preparing legislation to make it easier for breakaway states to willingly join Russia – even as the legality of Crimean secession remains in doubt.