Creaky
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I am not ignoring anything but that case only effects Kosovo, it does not have any bearing on other or future cases. It can be brought up in a future court case as a guide to be discussed but that's it.
Apart from the ports which were legally owned by Russia the rest of Crimea is owned by Ukraine and any changes to that have to be agreed by Ukraine. (I hate the word owned but legally it fits here)
Where is the international law denying the right of self determination that states that referenda on independence can only be held with the agreement of the current government?
There have been numerous instances where partition has occurred forming two recognised separate states, normally following violent civil upheaval. Much better in my opinion if partition can occur via political means and following the will of the people.