Yanukovych stole the election.
Guardian: Yanukovych set to become president as observers say Ukraine election was fair
Washington Post World Digest: International observers say Ukrainian election was free and fair
Not a fan of the guy but what exactly needs to happen before we respect an election result? Do people rioting, like those in the pic from Taiwan, get to overturn election results? If those in Kiev can overthrow the elected government, why can't the people of Crimea?