Crimea referendum: overwhelming support for joining Russia

2,253 views · Published 17 March 2014 · 1:50 · Indexed 26 October 2026

Channel: CBS Evening News · 2014 · News & Politics

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Exit polls from Sunday's referendum in Crimea show overwhelming support for separating from Ukraine and for joining the Russian Federation, but many of those opposed to joining Russia boycotted the vote. The White House issued a statement rejecting the referendum. Elizabeth Palmer reports.

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