[ You know! This is a corporate war of banking corporations!  When is this Bull Chit going to stop by lying to the world and saying this is representative of the Civil Governments of the Union of the Republics of the states of the  U.S.A.?]

Kerry Warns of 'Serious' Consequences If Referendum Proceeds

Secretary of State John Kerry warned the U.S. and its allies will pursue a "serious series of steps" against Russia if a referendum on Crimea's status goes forward as planned this weekend.

Kerry told the Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday that he spoke to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov that morning before the two top diplomats meet Friday in London. Lavrov is meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his national security team in Sochi today to discuss their response to the U.S. demands that they resolve the crisis in Ukraine by pulling back from the referendum on Crimea's status.

Kerry said he won't know how the situation will further develop until he meets with Lavrov in London tomorrow. The secretary of state decried the referendum, saying there is no justification or legality for it to take place.

http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/ukraine-crisis/kerry-warns-serious-consequences-if-referendum-proceeds-n51841