The four places in Ukraine began on September 23? Voting in Russia? The area is about 15% of Ukraine's, which is equivalent to a Portugal. The support rate of the people in the four places for joining Russia is higher than half.
This result has some decisive influence on the direction of the Russian-Ukrainian war. If the referendum fails, Russia is likely to withdraw its troops, because it is unfair to continue sending troops. However, if the referendum is passed, Russia claims that it can protect its territory with nuclear weapons, while Ukraine will certainly not compromise and the war may continue to escalate. Let's wait and see the final result, which may be the most decisive scene in 2022.
There is no need to guess the result of Ukraine's public investment in Russia, and there is no suspense. But I think this referendum is a hot potato for Putin.
After the result of the referendum came out, Putin accepted it, so the enemy between Russia and Ukraine was solved. Ukraine cannot admit it. It is impossible to watch such a large area become Russia, and there will only be endless wars behind it.
If Putin does not accept it, it will make the pro-Russian people in these four places feel chilling. What's more, in order to prevent the referendum, the Ukrainian side has clearly stipulated that if it participates in the Russian referendum, it will face the highest imprisonment of 10 years. If you don't accept it, where will the voters put it?
I wonder, Russia is already the country with the largest territory in the world, with a vast territory and rich resources. Why should it take this hot potato? Wouldn't it be nice to merge these four places and establish a country under its own protection?
Although it will inevitably bring some more intense games with Europe and the United States, attract more sanctions from Europe and the United States and the West, and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine may further deteriorate and escalate, it is a great victory for Russia and the goal to be achieved by special military operations. Millions of Russians were liberated and returned to Russia. Russia claims that it is of great significance to restore historical justice and liberate Donbass!
This is my opinion.