They did not vote. The referendum was a complete sham. The Ukrainians from towns like Alchevsk are fighting their way back to drive out the UNITED RUSSIA party and the Russian mercs.
That's exactly how CNN reported it!
BTW, how you perceive things doesn't matter, it's how Russia sees the result that's important.
Why do we tolerate Kremlin bots on this forum? Obviously this guy is on Putin’s payroll. It’s the only plausible explanation I have.
‘Do you hear them laughing in Belgrade?’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1jUHqTHkBc