Is Putin Preparing to Take Eastern Ukraine?

In a similar scenario that played out in Crimea, pro-Russian forces wearing mask and unmarked uniforms have stormed buildings in Eastern Ukraine. The group alleges their only wish is to hold a referendum. Perhaps Putin has planned for the next step in his return to the glory days of the former Soviet Union and will soon declare Russian citizens in Eastern Ukraine are in need of his military assistance. Warnings have already come from NATO about the dangerous situation. Pro-Russian members have allegedly taken 60 Ukrainians hostage in a standoff designed to win the right to hold the referendum.
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