Russian military aggression against Ukraine has united Ukrainians in their desire to reform their st
![It is clear that the conflict in Donbas has encouraged Ukrainians' readiness to accept difficult but much-needed reforms, writes Riabchuk [AFP]](/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2014121210237960580_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)

Russian military aggression against Ukraine has united Ukrainians in their desire to reform their st
![It is clear that the conflict in Donbas has encouraged Ukrainians' readiness to accept difficult but much-needed reforms, writes Riabchuk [AFP]](/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2014121210237960580_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
The Russian leadership has become entangled in the logic of its own propaganda.
![Russian propaganda has portrayed Ukrainian authorities in Kiev as fascists, writes Riabchuk [EPA]](/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014411121450220734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Ukraine should not repeat the mistakes of its past two revolutions.
![Ukrainian protesters paid a heavy price for another chance to bring lasting change to their country [EPA]](/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/201422612571877734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Cornered by persisting protests, the Ukrainian government tries to push the image of a divided nation.
!["The fight for the new Ukraine will not be easy since the regime is consolidated, resourceful, and extremely perfidious," writes the author [Getty Images]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2013121675026179734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)