The Crimean Tatars are just a small slice of Crimea’s population, but their voices could make a difference in the Russia-Ukraine standoff. And Russia is courting them hard.The Crimean Tatars are just a small slice of Crimea’s population, but their voices could make a difference in the Russia-Ukraine standoff. And Russia is courting them hard.
Michael McFaul spent years living in Moscow as the US ambassador, with a front-row seat to the diplomatic dance between the US and Russia. Now, he’s come home, but he remains fiercely interested in what’s happening in the region. Especially with Ukraine.Michael McFaul spent years living in Moscow as the US ambassador, with a front-row seat to the diplomatic dance between the US and Russia. Now, he’s come home, but he remains fiercely interested in what’s happening in the region. Especially with Ukraine.
Masked Russian troops have moved into Crimea, with unmarked uniforms and heavy arms. Some of the residents cheer them, while others fear them. And they may be the undoing of the delicate ethnic balance in Crimea.Masked Russian troops have moved into Crimea, with unmarked uniforms and heavy arms. Some of the residents cheer them, while others fear them. And they may be the undoing of the delicate ethnic balance in Crimea.