80% of Crimeans back union with Russia: Crimea PM

80% of Crimeans back union with Russia: Crimea PM
Fri Mar 14, 2014 2:1AM

The prime minister of Ukraine’s autonomous region of Crimea says more than 80 percent of Crimeans support seceding from Ukraine and becoming part of Russia.

On Thursday, Sergei Aksyonov rejected opponents' accusations that he will fix the outcome of an upcoming referendum on Moscow's orders, Reuters reported.

He pointed out that Crimeans will deliver a “Yes” vote to accepting Russian sovereignty without recourse to fraud.

"The process will be transparent and fair," he said, adding, "We guarantee that all aspects of European law will be followed, including security for voters."

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