>He wants Ukraine because they're the breadbasket of the Eastern Bloc. He wants to expand Russia's territory. Just look at Crimea. I would argue he wants Ukrai

>He wants Ukraine because they're the breadbasket of the Eastern Bloc. He wants to expand Russia's territory. Just look at Crimea. I would argue he wants Ukraine so he can protect and control the energy (gas/oil) supply and maintain his personal position, power, and control and his (Russia's) position over Europe (because they are dependent on "him" and Russian energy (gas/oil).