Ukrainian Fight for the hearts of its people

I concur with Hilary Clinton that in any conflict there is a propaganda campaign that should be successfully conducted.

In the Ukraine today a battle is waging to convince the Ukrainians and the Russian rebels, in contradistinction to the Russian-based aggressors, that they share much in the way of cultural That heritage has been greatly influenced by Russia, but each country has its own ways of doing things.  I believe a propaganda deluge should be instituted to both convince the Ukrainians, including the present-day rebels, to remain one united country, yet stay in close proximity, as brothers, with the Russians of the Mother country.  It is true Russia spawned the modern Ukraine; but it is the latter that must, as an offspring, be given the freedom to grow and develop into a mature independent state.

So, the real battle is not on the battlefield; it is in the realm of values and loyalty.  One cannot be a citizen of one country, enjoying the rights and privileges of that country, yet profess loyalty to another.  The finances of the Ukraine can be fixed, but not on the battlefield, particularly since Russia won't dole out a dime to help the Ukrainians--so declared!