Wii es k because of that fear? would they simply give in? crimea is occupied now by russian troops. it s just a mockery. i don t think we can call it a referendum. it means you will have both parties containing, presenting their point of views of views, having dialogue. but there s no dialogue at the point of a gun. just having ten days, it offers no time. even for preparing for proper balance. so we all know the results and you know, putin s officials there very experienced in falsifying results from russia and i think they will definitely use this experience in crimea. so, right now, the west is contemplating sanctions as its most powerful tool in this crisis. putin keeps saying he doesn t care about the west sanctions. can he be hurt by these sanctions or is it really an