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Greek Deputy Crimean President Gets Death Threats

Olga-KovitidiThe Deputy President of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, Greek-Ukrainian Olga Kovitidi, is said to have been receiving threats on her life in the past days of turmoil as Russian forces moved into the region in response to the overthrow of President Viktor Yanykovych by protesters.
As reported by the morning newscast of Greek TV channel MEGA, Kovitidi said that several other MP’s of the local government of Crimea were also getting death threats after the recent developments taking place all over the region and in Ukraine.
“There were conflicts between Tatars and the Russian-speaking population. I was the only member in the governing party, as it turned out eventually, trapped between the two groups. I said that all residents of the multi-ethnic Crimea should be united. It is fortunate that we didn’t allow any blood to be shed in Crimea. Opposed to Kiev, where there were several victims, we only had two deaths thanks to the timely intervention by the Crimean Parliament,” said Kovitidi, one of the two deputy presidents of Crimea being of Greek origin.
“Once we decided on the referendum, several calls came that threatened us with physical liquidation. Those calls still go on, but we are not afraid. Upon exiting the parliamentary building, they told me that they would execute me either way. Above all, though, we are defending the interests of Crimea. We are not afraid of nationalists or other extremists,” added the Greek-Ukrainian deputy.
General mobilization in Ukraine
Meanwhile, war preparations were underway in Ukraine, with security forces and military units in eastern Ukraine being in a state of readiness. The chief of the Ukrainian armed forces has declared a general mobilization and has sent conscription cards to all citizens.
Ukraine is expected to mobilize all its reservists to ensure that the armed forces will be ready for battle as soon as possible, in case it becomes necessary for the country to defend the security and integrity of its territory, newly-installed officials said.
That came from the head of the Ukrainian National Security Council, while Kiev talked about a “Russian military attack.”
 

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