Pro Russian Checkpoint In Crimea

The video covers a tense situation at a checkpoint where men claim to provide security and show seized weapons. Local volunteers and disbanded Berkut police are involved, with accusations of armed gangs from Kiev. Cossacks from Russia assert their presence to combat perceived fascist threats, invoking historical ties and recent political turmoil.

What do the men at the checkpoint claim about their purpose?

How do the men describe their identity and intentions?

What evidence do the men provide to support their claims of armed gangs?

What historical context do the men reference to justify their actions?

What do the men say about the current political situation in their country?