Ukraine was sold to Germany by Lenin, Makhno and is friends didn't let that happen. They used guerrilla tactics (like stealing guns and ammo) to drive them off.

Ukraine was sold to Germany by Lenin, Makhno and is friends didn't let that happen. They used guerrilla tactics (like stealing guns and ammo) to drive them off. Then the remnant imperial forces led by Denikine (probably not spelled like that in English) thought Ukraine would be an easy prey, Makhno asked support from Lenin, again received nothing, and used the same tactics. That's when he theorisized Platformism, as his partisans were as numerous as a small army at that point. Once Denikine sent back in Poland, he was once again betrayed by communist and the red army came in Ukraine, where Makhno ended up loosing, took a few bullets, and had to flee. 'criminally inclined' I don't think so. I know dissing Ukrainian historical figures is now trendy, but still,have some respect. He fought for his land.