Well Crimea accepted the quasi protectorate of Russia as the referendum has shown, so now its Putins move. However I am not sure if the annexation of Crimea will do Russia good and Putin with his government seems to know that as they are caught between two stools. Putin wasn't clear about his next steps... so it is obvious.The Russian people of Crimea might desire to join Russia but it is difficult. Seen from a international standpoint, the referendum is most likely null and void. Almost if not none of the global community will accept the result of the referendum as it is against international law and therefore against the state sovereignty (statehood) of the Ukraine. Besides the modalities of the referendum are questionable too as a lot of the doings were put into fashion of Russia supported (not only) by Russian nationalists.
So as of yet, it is not clear what will happen. Reading the crystal ball won't prove anything.
So as of yet, it is not clear what will happen. Reading the crystal ball won't prove anything.