A NEW COLD WAR?

 
Ukraine: a history lesson 

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/evolution-of-modern-ukraine 

More: http://www.newrepublic.com/article/116818/russia-has-always-thought-eastern-ukraine-russian-land 

http://www.politifact.com/punditfact/statements/2014/mar/02/david-ignatius/historical-claim-shows-why-crimea-matters-russia/

http://www.straight.com/news/597731/