Turchinov came into government after the fall of Viktor Yanukovich last month [Reuters]
Ukraine President, In Uniform, Says Determined To Boost Military -- Reuters
(Reuters) - Ukraine's acting president, dressed in combat fatigues as Russia's military tightened its grip on the Crimea peninsula, said on Friday that the former Soviet republic was taking every possible measure to strengthen its military.
Oleksander Turchinov, elected by parliament as speaker last month after the removal of a Moscow-backed president last month, praised troops taking part in exercises north of Kiev, saying they were "carrying out their duties with honour".
"Today at this training site, we saw not some sort of show, but real exercises with tank units and mobile air units essentially working in tandem," the acting head of state and commander-in-chief told the troops during the exercises, about 150 km (90 miles) north of Kiev.
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More News On The Military Situation In The Ukraine Crisis
Ukraine president strengthens military -- Al Jazeera
Ukraine accuses Russia of ‘military aggression’ -- Washington Post/AP
Russian, NATO military chiefs discuss the situation in Ukraine by telephone -- APA
Russia, NATO discuss Ukraine as tension mounts over Crimea -- Reuters
'Military units positioned' in Crimea: Russian MP -- Global Post/AFP
Russia brings trucks, armour into Ukraine's Crimea by ship -- Reuters
Russian troops gathering at Ukraine border for exercises as standoff continues -- Washington Post
Russia to 'Intensify' Military Exercises Near Ukraine Border -- Voice of America
Russian jets hold training exercises over Mediterranean -- Reuters
Russia Floats Out New Frigate for Black Sea Fleet -- RIA Novsoti
U.S. Balks at Ukraine Military-Aid Request -- WSJ
DoD supports response to Russia-Ukraine crisis -- Fort Hood Sentinel
Analysts: Russian troop movements designed to intimidate -- Jim Michaels, USA TODAY
Former NATO commander says US is getting Ukraine about right -- Dan Murphy, Christian Science Monitor
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