Comment Re:Ukraine's borders were changed by use of force (Score 1) 304
Ukrainians are mixed with Russians through a century of marriage during the soviet union.
There maybe more pure russians or close to it in the east, while in the west it is the opposite. But more than likely they are mixed and have extended family members vowing and routing for one side vs the other. Property too is a problem. What if you had a Russian wife and lived in the east where you job is at and the house you paid a lot of money for is located as well. Now your wife is cheering invasion and bringing food to the rioters taking over government buildings, while you and your brothers and parents join the Ukrainian national guard to fight the evil Russian imperialists? What do you do?
Live under Putin's rule if Russia wins and be backwards in time? SUpport Ukraine and endanger your wife and yourself, but loose your home and job and maybe your marriage?
I spoke with a Russian once on Ukraine several years ago. She said they are Russian or at least slavic. The difference is politics but their true heritage is ours.