This is a bizarre interpretation of history. Russia was exerting massive influence on Ukraine, that was the source of the friction. Even those sympathetic to Russia would rather work towards joining the EU than the pathetic economic union Russia was pushing on Ukraine. Ukrainians in the east didn't suddenly start killing everyone! The Russian armed separatists attacked and seized territory to start the violence. Ukrainian armed forces sought to retake their own territory. It is none of Russia's business especially as they signed a treaty and promised to respect Ukraine's sovereignty.