Petras provides an excellent summary of events leading to the Ukraine crisis to counter the lies spread in the Empire's media. He then concludes the essay by citing the real reason behind the Empire's actions in Ukraine.
An independent Russia is the real target and the annexation of the Ukraine is a mere stepping stone on the way to Moscow. Under this strategic (and insane) vision, the US and EU will never accept a neutral (NATO-free), independent, democratic Ukraine.