Do you really understand what is happening in Ukraine? Most Americans probably don't. Perhaps the best explanation I have seen comes from a blog called The Blog Fodder. The blog is written by a Canadian who married a woman from Ukraine, and is now a permanent resident in that country. Here is the link to his excellent post:
http://dablogfodder.blogspot.com/2014/02/ukraine-i-break-radio-silence.html?showComment=1392939402105#c8655039905705496306