Following a 96.2% Yes vote for self-rule in yesterday’s referendum those leading the movement are now going to ask the UN to recognize the outcome.

I really don’t like to get involved in other peoples’ politics but I reckon their chances are somewhat slim. Er, nil actually, for a host of different reasons.

The proverbial pot continues to simmer though.

Add:

  • pro-separatist leadership say they will not participate in Ukraine’s presidential election on May 25

Well they hardly could after all.

  • may hold another referendum on joining Russia