So in 1991 Ukraine did not separate from Russia, it left the USSR. In 2014 the Ukrainians overthrew their Kremlin puppet of a leader over his rejection of opening free trade with the EU. The only coup that happened in 2014 was throwing out the Russians from Ukrainian government.
Good, simple explanation. Putin / Russia did NOT start this war. Even wikipedia agrees! But they will finish it. And prolly soon.
The OP has some valid points, but it is all moot now that Vlad has invaded. He could have gotten 90% of what he wanted at the negotiating table. Too late for that now.
It was a very successful but quite standard CIA operation. It finished as the crown jewel of successful U.S. politics. A big war in Europe is a blessing. It is weakening strong "friends" and it is very profitable for U.S. corporations. Russia will be thrown back 15-20 years in history and nobody cares about poor Ukraine. The quid pro quo here is obvious.
Ohh please and the French overthrew the British in the American Revolution according to your logic. The truth is that Russians were controlling Ukraine and the Ukrainians did not want it. I don’t know why you would give russia a pass on this.