The reason that the Ukrainian government won't take the gloves off is because they know that US/NATO will use it as excuse to do the same thing they did to Libya, Syria, and Serbia.
The Ukrainians know that the US/NATO is funding the protestors like it funded the "protestors" in Libya and Syria. They saw what happened to the Libya and Syria when they fought back against the "protestors".
It has happened in the US and the rioters weren't shot down. Protected class.
Sadly, yes.
The reason that the Ukrainian government won't take the gloves off is because they know that US/NATO will use it as excuse to do the same thing they did to Libya, Syria, and Serbia.
And Serbia, Kosovo.
The Ukrainians know that the US/NATO is funding the protestors like it funded the "protestors" in Libya and Syria. They saw what happened to the Libya and Syria when they fought back against the "protestors".
Again, sadly yes.
On the other hand, George Soros stands to make billions.
From Ukrainian debt slaves.
At first, maybe.
The return volley would be THUNDEROUS here though. They aren't allowed firearms in the Ukraine. Not like here. Hell, they weren't even allowed to where any kind of helmet or mask to any of the "peaceful" demonstrations BY LAW.
They have a plethora of reasons to be righteously peeved.
The world will be a better place when Putin and the savages who support him reach room temperature.