Man I can't help it but conclude that Ukraine as a country is pitiful. Of all the SSR states that became independent, Ukraine of today is no different than Ukraine in 1994 economically. At one point Ukraine was one of the most productive SSR states... and I think they were like the "Texas" or "California" of USSR in importance. On paper I think it's Ukraine who should've emerged from USSR better than Russia in the 90's-00's. Also I'm wondering if Ukrainian military is in worse shape than Georgia... at least Georgians had balls to confront Russia back in '08.