> But at the same time self-determination exists, and no one seriously contests that the majority of Crimeans would rather belong to Russia. Most Crimea hates

> But at the same time self-determination exists, and no one seriously contests that the majority of Crimeans would rather belong to Russia. Most Crimea hates Russia, and Russians (while being ethnically Russian at that.) It's not hard to understand that was spread as a part of propaganda campaign.