Ukrainians hate Russians, like you don’t know what. The present Ukrainian government is cozying up to the Russians in a big way against the will of the people.
The left wing Ukrainian government responded in the only way they know: Force. They didn’t just stifle protest against the government, they made it a crime.
Basically, it’s Dr. Zhivago in reverse. Go watch the movie backwards. Explains everything.
Some do. Most just see a corrupt system, and envy what they see in Western Europe, as much as we don't particularly care for the EU.
Wrong, only half of them hate the Russians.
I tried it but the soundtrack wouldn't work: kept saying, "Paul is dead, Paul is dead..."