I don't buy the 'warning shots' excuse, sorry.
It's completely your problem. I don't give a fck, sorry.

" Also, no option for 'status quo' - even though that would be a low percentage vote. It still needs to be an option. Pootin just utilizes the illusion of 'democracy' to get the desired result."
How can I argue with a person who even doesn't know what questions were in the voting paper? You look incompetent.

Pro-Russian Crimean officials. Who decided the wording and questioning? Same.
What do you mean? You think we allow you or other impudent Americans to decide which questions must be? LOL

Russian soldiers were already there. Big deal. It just made it that much easier to take over and ensure they get the results they wanted.
Russian soldiers had nothing to do with the referendum. And you know it for sure. Also they couldn't influence on the result.

there wasn't any consulation or discussion.
With whom? It's the business of Russian people and people of Crimea. All the needed consultations were conducted. Too little time? It's our problem, not yours. When Texas, Scotland or Quebec will separate, I will be the last man who cares about their speed.