And Russia was criticized for the 97% Crimean referendum result.
How is this massive super-majority in Venice any different? Or is this also a so-called Soviet-style outcome?
The options on the Crimea ballot were join the Russian Empire today or become an independent state which will later petition to join the Russian Empire.
No option to remain part of the Ukraine.
A total sham. Which is why so many refused to vote.
The referendum was neither free nor fair with state media propagandizing in favor of joining the Russian Empire today and the province under Russian occupation.
Feel free to resume Putin ball washing though.
Oh, did we miss the invasion of Venice?
Did the Venice media black out all opposition?
Did the ballot only have 2 yes options without a no?
Your shilling for Putin is nauseating.
Venice wasn't invaded by a foreign country with agents steering the outcome to a foregone conclusion. They also probably had a "no" option to check off on the ballot.