BBC: Vladimir Putin riles Ukraine with Crimea bikers' festival trip
Ukraine has protested to Russia after a leather-clad President Vladimir Putin visited the annexed Crimean peninsula to attend a bikers' festival.
Its foreign ministry described Saturday's visit as a "blatant violation of Ukraine's sovereignty".
Ukraine said attempts by Moscow and its media to present such visits as routine were "pathetic".
Crimea was annexed from the Ukraine in 2014, triggering a wave of ultra-patriotism in Russia.
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More News On Russian President Putin's Visit To Crimea
Putin congratulates Night Wolves on 10th anniversary of Crimea bike show -- TASS
Vladimir Putin joins ultra-patriotic biker gang 'Night Wolves' for a ride as tens of thousands of protesters gather in Moscow -- Daily Mail
Ukraine protests Putin’s trip to motorcycle show in Crimea -- AP
Ukraine rips Putin's visit to pro-Kremlin motorcycle club in Crimea -- The Hill
Kyiv Protests Putin's Visit To Annexed Crimea -- RFE
Riding High: President Putin on Bike at Annual Motorcycle Show in Sevastopol -- Sputnik
1 comment:
Hold up here a second, does he seriously not know about the no nut's on butts rules for guys trying to look macho on motorcycles?
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