Of course, it means squat when those ethnic Russians were being persecuted by a Ukrainian nationalist government that came to power through an illegal coup and drove out a President that most in Donetsk and Lugansk voted for.
And, yes, if we had an illegal coup and President that the majority voted for was driven out of office, TEXAS WOULD HAV THE RIGHT TO SECEDE FROM THE UNION.
Sounds like you've been hit the head a few too many times by Lucille.
For some people, the 1970’s Soviet Union is forever.
I do not believe that Putin has expansionist intentions. I think the idea of him expanding Russia is a misreading on what he wants.