Pro-Russia, pro-Ukraine rallies held in Simferopol, Crimea
People participate in a Pro-Ukraine rally in Simferopol, capital of Ukraine's Crimea Republic, on March 9, 2014. The Supreme Council of the Crimea decided to hold a referendum in the coming days on whether to join Russia or remain part of Ukraine. The date of the referendum is slated for March 16, instead of March 30 decided previously. (Xinhua/Sadat)
People participate in a Pro-Ukraine rally in Simferopol, capital of Ukraine's Crimea Republic, on March 9, 2014. The Supreme Council of the Crimea decided to hold a referendum in the coming days on whether to join Russia or remain part of Ukraine. The date of the referendum is slated for March 16, instead of March 30 decided previously. (Xinhua/Lu Jingli)
