It has to do with NATO, and his country being surrounded by other countries under that umbrella.
Ukraine is like America before the civil war (not really sure if that is what this country is anymore).
That said 1/2 of Ukraine a soviet loyalty, the other, it takes a village loyalty.
Ukraine, for lack of a better word, is a Russian territory, and Putin wants a soveit government and control.
And is likely to get that, stay tune, with Bidumb & that hot mess in power. I don't think have the fortitude or will to prevent it, they are bought and paid for.
This is like all these immigrants that are flooding this country and refusing to adopt to the melting pot concept.
Changeing our country into the shit holes they have run from.