I agree Western Ukraians have the right to determine their own affairs and to run the country. That is a basic human right of a free people.
What they do NOT have the right to do is force their Russian-speaking compatriots to forfeit their historic ties to Russia.
If the family cannot agree on where to drive the car, a civilized divorce would be the best solution for all concerned.
Maybe they should consult with the Czechs and Slovaks.
You mean like the North forced the South?
If only it was Western Ukraine that was the problem. KIEV and central Ukraine don’t want Russia either. And losing Kiev - ouch - that hurts.