Halya Coynash: Stark warning of Soviet-style dangers for Ukrainians visiting Crimea

Ukrainian volunteer Natalya Vashchenko advises any Ukrainians travelling to Russian-occupied Crimea to be extremely careful, to avoid any comments on social networks or unnecessary conversations. Her advice is well-worth heeding, since she was recently forced to return to mainland Ukraine after the Russian FSB carried out a search of her mother's home which she was visiting, took her away for questioning and openly threatened her with imprisonment. She has now learned that criminal proceedings have been initiated although there is no information as to the specific charges.