I don't really understand how such a poll can be considered legitimate or humane. From the news articles I've read since the 2014 separatist movement happened,

I don't really understand how such a poll can be considered legitimate or humane. From the news articles I've read since the 2014 separatist movement happened, the majority of people in that region left. So how can you have a poll where you say everyone agrees with you when you've driven out all the people who disagree?