NEW : Crimea 's first vice-premier says situation is quiet . The Russian commander , Aleksandr Vitko , did not mention a deadline , Seleznyov said . The Russian government has said it will not recognize the new Ukrainian authorities in Kiev and that its troops are ready to defend their territory. Ukrainian border official describes attack in Kerch . Conflicting messages are coming from Kiev and Moscow . Crimea is last major stronghold opposing the new political leadership in Ukraine .
NEW : Crimea 's first vice-premier says situation is quiet . The Russian government has said it will not recognize the new Ukrainian authorities in Kiev and that its troops are ready to defend their territory. Ukrainian border official describes attack in Kerch . Conflicting messages are coming from Kiev and Moscow . Crimea is last major stronghold opposing the new political leadership in Ukraine .