With the fiscal wreck that is Europe these days, I couldn’t imagine why Putin would want Western Ukraine either. Let the EU have them, as they’ll fit right in! It’s my understanding that the Eastern part of the country is where the majority of the industry/natural resources are, and it looks like that’s what Putin is most likely after.
Putin wants stability in Ukraine.
Funny thing is that the Ukrainians are really mad at McCain and Kerry. It’s hilarious. They’re saying,
“Who are these McCain and Kerry and why are they getting involved in Ukraine? Do they want to move here?”