I do note that it seems that the US and the West is being held to a higher standard then the Russians in this matter.
'We' backed an illegal coup, they backed the secession of an autonomous republic, with a stupendous democratic majority in favor of same. Actions have consequences, and I find the disingenuous hysteria emanating from the US rather pathetic. Do they seriously think they can change it now? nope- they just make themselves appear weak and pathetic. Utterly pointless frankly, and well illustrated by McCain's senile spluttering.

If, as appears to be the case, some in the US want a new Cold War, they stand to lose Europe as an ally, or at least weaken the alliance. That is pretty dumb.