More or less
His reign is just as legal as Crimea referendum was. Legal 'more or less'.
I typed more or less because I really have no clear idea, mind you. The only time I actually made an intelligent remark about this thing is when I paraphrased "but highways D:", which is a pretty hilarious way to summarize Erdogan's supporters in my opinion.
It seems Dede and Blockula already had started this discussion before this thread, so it's probably wise not to intervene, especially considering both have my sympathy. I'm just commenting on the post I'm writing until you stop reading claiming it's too meta.