The majority of the population of Crimea
A)is Russian but wishes to remain part of Ukraine
B)is Ukrainian and wishes to remain part of Ukraine
C)is Ukrainian and wishes to be reincorporated into Russia
D)is ethnic Crimean and wishes to become an independent nation
E)is Russian and wishes to be reincorporated into Russia

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According to the 2001 Ukrainian census, ethnic Russians made up a slight majority (58.5%) of the population of Crimea. In addition, there have been numerous polls and referendums showing that the majority of Crimeans identify as Russian and many wished to be reincorporated into Russia, which ultimately occurred in 2014. Therefore, choice E is the most accurate answer.

The Majority of the Population of Crimea