We’re going to see a correction on those figures. It won’t show a loss for Russia, but it will certainly erase the massive vote in favor, bringing it down into the proper perspective.
That’s my take on this.
No doubt. This was a disappointment, but not unexpected. I’m sure there was some * voter fraud* going on there. Thuggery seems to be the rule of the land on both sides. I’ll bet a lot of ordinary Ukrainian folks who didnt support this referendum probably stayed home, out of fear, or disillusionment.