But that's just what Ukraine ("Borderlands" is the translation of that name) will never be. The war is over whether it will be a Russian puppet state or a Western puppet state. For long term peace and stability, most especially for the people living there on either side of the border, I believe the former is a better option.
Ukraine is not a western puppet state. The people there see themselves as distinct from Muscowy.
The majority of people, actually super majority now that Crimea is gone, do not want to be part of Muscowy.
The best choice for Ukraine is yo move away from the corruption of the Muscowy Khanate.