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Delivering a speech in Kharkiv, Ukranian presidential candidate Vitali Klitschko is pelted with
eggs. Using his ducking skills born through boxing to evade the smelly missiles, he points
out where they are coming from.
They're from pro-Russian protesters at the rally - in the minority as it was filled with
many Ukrainian flags and "no war" banners. Klitschko continued but with an aerial defence.
And said that Ukraine must not be split apart amid all the bloodshed. However, a decision
on that is within days, at least by voters in the disputed Crimea region.
A referendum is being held on March the 16th - billed as a chance for people to decide
their future fairly and freely. One of the questions asked: Should the 1992 Constitution
be restored, but would still allow Crimea to become independent and determine it's own
path? There is no room on the ballot paper for voting "No" to control by Russia or the
status quo within Ukraine. Many say a return to Russian control is just a matter of time,
although diplomatic efforts behind the scenes are ongoing to try to prevent that.