He also asked Russian President Vladimir Putin, who had been Yanukovych's primary international backer and guarantor, for "assistance in ensuring peace and public order" in Crimea.
Ia juga meminta Presiden Rusia, Vladimir Putin, pendukung utama Yanukovych secara internasional dan penjaminnya, untuk "membantu menjamin kedamaian dan ketertiban umum" di Krimea.