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- in order to get Ukraine flipped into the European/US sphere of influence rather than Russia's.

Yes, it was an evil cabal/coup that forced Ukraine to have closer ties to Europe. Or, more realistically Ukrainians of which many have traveled, would rather join the EU and have their standard of living vs some Russian/Banana-Stan Economic Bloc.

[caww]

Better said - Ukraine leadership knows Europe/the West has much more they can rip off than Russia....and with their constant change in leadership all the more opportunities each time that occurs.

They know every time thy have another conflict the West will open their pockets - and they don't mind conflicts as they get the west to rebuild thir nation - again and again. It's a constant revolving door of fighting, revenue flow, and fighting again....including with each other.