Bill Clinton made them an offer they couldn't refuse.
I will grant you that had the Ukrainians had any sense, they’d have told that would-be shady used car dealer to take a hike.
(Seriously, the 1st time I saw Bill Clinton speak on TV, my reaction was “Where’d they come up with the shady used car dealer?”)
(If any reader happens to be an honest used car dealer, and I’ve purchased from some, this “shoe” is not meant for you!))