Russia isn't entitled to any 'buffer states'. Ukraine has the right to control its own destiny. Russia has annexed the Crimea. The eastern part of Ukraine is being destabilized by separatists led by professional Russian subversists in what is known as 'Special War', a hybrid of espionage, terrorism and subversion.
UPDATE: One wonders if Putin is pershaps insinuating that Ukraine is attacking its own cities just to be able to blame Russia? His psy-ops no longer make sense. But Putin is getting away with this farce since the present crop of politicians are mindless Nihilists.
#PUTIN: #Ukraine's army is a legion of #NATO used to deter #Russia http://t.co/lzPCAZvYPg pic.twitter.com/2dU6iglfz6
— Sputnik (@SputnikInt) January 26, 2015
UPDATE: One wonders if Putin is pershaps insinuating that Ukraine is attacking its own cities just to be able to blame Russia? His psy-ops no longer make sense. But Putin is getting away with this farce since the present crop of politicians are mindless Nihilists.
#Steinmeier sounds as ridiculous as #Hollande. He may as well be saying, "#Russia will withdraw - #Putin told me so". pic.twitter.com/vUKwSm2Ijk
— Ariana Gic Perry (@ArianaGicPerry) January 26, 2015