[lizma2]

I’m getting the impression that eastern Ukraine would rather be part of Russia.

Am I way off here?

My Grandfather was born in Kiev at the turn of the last century but considered himself adamantly Russian.

Would like to see an article on what the eastern Ukrainians think.

The dominant language in Eastern Ukraine is Russian.

[Reverend Wright]

I’m getting the impression that eastern Ukraine would rather be part of Russia.

Am I way off here?

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Here is an American volunteer talking about how the locals in Easter Ukraine wanted the Russians to win. (starts at the prompt)

https://youtu.be/nk2pBDEc6cQ?t=2644

[Kazan]

I’m getting the impression that eastern Ukraine would rather be part of Russia. Am I way off here?

You're absolutely correct. Ethnic Russians are the largest ethnic group there. Russian is preferred language. Those in that part of Ukraine voted for a President that in 2014 was driven out of office by an illegal coup.