The Orange revolution in Ukraine was financed by the US. Like Shakashvili in Georgia Yushenko is a US stooge whose only goal is to join NATO and goad Russia. His government has been shambolic and the economy is in tatters. Although anti Russian he wants Russia to supply gas to Ukraine at the same subsidised rate as Bylorussia which is a friend. Gazprom was ready to supply gas at a slightly higher rate but he did not renew the contract which expired on 31st December preferring to steal gas from pipelines supplying western European countries. When the USSR collapsed Russia embraced democracy for the first time. Yeltsin was a drunken buffoon but instead of helping Russia to develop a strong economy and strong institutions the US and the Europeans chose to taunt and humiliate it. So the Russians chose Putin who has confronted the west. Now they do not like it and are whining. The US and the Europeans should embrace Russia because they will need its help. The real enemies are China and Pakistan. Sadly the liars and knaves in charge will not realise it till it is too late.