wanted to return to russia. saying a referendum should be now held in eastern ukraine. i mean, the question that many are asking is what next? >> yes. we are just seeing pictures of president putin walk in to the main room there in the kremlin to start this much anticipated speech. let's listen in now. >> translator: members of the council, member of the states, duma representatives of the republic of crimea. there are among here citizens of russia, crimea.