I think that the Ukrainian president is an individual who should depart Ukrainian politics as soon as possible. He is misguided in his attempt to favor the West European countries over a much more realistic partner such as Russia.There is no future for this manner of thinking and finds its motivation in old fears of Russian control over Ukrainian affairs.The whole world,except himself, knows the truth... Russia is now a fully open society that has taken the painful step of changing its ways for the betterment of its people, any country that affiliates itself with such a noble and brave nation will surely reap the reward of joint prosperity. Russia may now be struggling with social problems as a result of this dramatic development in its own political future but let the world know or so to say the thinking world know that this great country saved the world from a disaster during the great patriotic war it was their sacrifice that shaped the Europe of today, strong rich and powerful. Great men through history have often remarked "man's biggest folly is the ability to forget.." to easily forget