KIEV, March 5 – The standoff in Crimea apparently extends down to the company level, with Serhiy Holovin, chairman of State Enterprise Chornomornaftogaz (Simferopol, Crimea) saying he is continuing to perform his duties despite the attempt by Russian-leaning Crimean officials to oust him.

"Today in the morning he held a telephone meeting and gave instructions to the relevant services. Chornomornaftogaz employees are working as usual," the company said.

As reported, Holovin was appointed board chairman of state-run enterprise Chornomornaftogaz in May 2013.