Putin is waiting for a bloodbath so he can move right in.
In Donetsk, they may be willing to trade sovereignty for a federal soution.
But Kiev has had problems imposing central authority around the country. Every one wants their version of the Maidan.
Unfortunately, corrupt people around Kiev leaders and the oligarchs who have plundered the country won’t easily let go of the levers of power.
Its a tragedy in Ukraine waiting to happen.
Don't worry, Obummer & the EU will carve out a new country, Ukovo, to ensure the "threatened minority" in the Ukraine have the right of self-determination.
One can only hope it doesn't take a 38 day "referendum" to convince everyone else in Ukraine to cooperate.
Add Nikolaev to the list of cities with protestors demanding secession.