The question of Russia’s annexation of
the Crimea in 2014 revolves around the validity of the action and the support
of the citizens of Crimea. Public
opinion in Crimea was Pro-Russian.
Crimean public opinion
A joint survey by
American government agency Broadcasting Board of
Governors and polling firm Gallup was taken during April 2014. It
polled 500 residents of Crimea. The survey found that 82.8% of those polled
believed that the results of the Crimean status referendum reflected the views
of most Crimeans, whereas 6.7% said that it did not. 73.9% of those polled said
that they thought that the annexation would have a positive impact on their
lives, whereas 5.5% said that it would not. 13.6% said that they did not know.
A comprehensive poll
released on 8 May 2014 by the Pew Research Centre surveyed Crimean opinions on the annexation. Despite
international criticism of 16 March referendum on Crimean
status, 91% of those
Crimeans polled thought that the vote was free and fair, and 88% said that the
Ukrainian government should recognize the results.
Ukraine
needs to co-operate with Russia by ensuring the Russians that they will
cooperate with Russia to police any terrorist acts against Crimea originate
from the Ukraine.
Norb
Leahy, Dunwoody GA Tea Party Leader
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