I think the apparent divide in opinion between east and west Ukraine is a real concern and sadly it seems like it's too late to try and do anything about it now
Well who`s fault is that??? Russia`s? Or maybe the new government which refused to take into account the "Pro-Russian" views in half of their country?
Instead calling them separatist and terrorists and shooting them? It is clear that the Ukranian Government stance that Eastern Ukraine is invaded by "terrorists" and local population is held hostage in their cities under guns doesnt stick anymore.
As far as I know, in Eastern Ukraine these "terrorists" never asked Russia to annex them, all they want is federalization and possible sending of Russians peace-keepers to prevent the onslaught that is going on.
As I said previously, everything the "interim" government has done is to alienate Pro-Russian population which makes up nearly half of their country. All they are doing now, instead of seeking negotiation is call everyone who is against Regime a Terrorist and shoot on sight. Ukranian government said they refuse ALL Talks with "terrorists"
They even signed the EU-Association deal before the elections, what if a Pro-Russian president would have won the elections?? See, they didn't even bother thinking about that, its as if they already know who is going to win and what is going to happen. As far as I am aware, there isnt even a single Pro-Russian candidate for presidency since most have been made death-threats to and forced to pull out of the elections.
What outcome are they exactly expecting from all this in eastern-Ukraine, a place which is strongly Pro-Russian??? I mean a 2 year old can conclude that after all these actions the people would be deeply upset and angry.
What would happen if we banned SNP tomorrow and called them Separatist??? Pass a law in London saying that Scottish Accent is no longer acceptable and then start calling them all terrorists and shoot them if they take up arms and set-up road blocks on border of Scotland? Then we would say that its all Icelands fault, since they escalated the whole region. We would also say that we have no intention of dialogue since everyone in Scotland is a terrorist and should be eradicated.
Then we will go to UN and cry that bloody muslamics or something took over Scotland and made it all angry for no apparent reason.