Connection ErrorBad RequestThis page went staleSession ExpiredSign in requiredForbiddenNot FoundToo Many RequestsServer ErrorBad GatewayService UnavailableGateway TimeoutHTTP Version Not Supported
Session Expired
Your session has expired. Please log in to continue.
Sign in required
You need an account to do that. Sign in or create one — it only takes a minute.
This page went stale
Your security token was rejected, usually because the page sat open too long or you signed in elsewhere. Nothing was saved. Reload the page and try again.
Request Failed
We encountered an issue while processing your request.
Please check your internet connection and try again.
Okay, it's a deal. What Yanukovych gained is clear, but what's in it for Putin? (and please, no more talk about saving a younger brother, it's not even funny anymore). Formally, yes, it's a loan. But in reality, Yanukovych didn't care about all your formalities. He got what he wanted, and he's the least concerned about who, how, and when will pay for it. So, with this "help," Putin has likely worsened relations with Ukraine rather than brought closer the bright moment of uniting brotherly nations. What's the logic?
Added 8 minutes later Oh, yes, he bought time to put his insidious plan into action, what was I thinking...
Putin's interest is obvious, and he doesn't even hide it – he's restoring Russia's influence within the borders of the USSR. I don't see any trickery here – only the local elite can suffer from this process; the population will only benefit.