The impetus to toss that leader was supposed support from the west and the EU. Putin was pushed into a corner, how could he stand by and let the west take Ukraine? Always follow the money. Who benefits from Ukraine coming towards the west? Who else can supply the EU with fuel? Who is interested in cutting Putin off at every possible angle because he supports Iran, Syria, and any other pian in the wests ass? There is no appealing to a higher motive for the west Ukraine it's an economic and political play all the way. Putin called their bluff by going all in and it caught people off guard. How they worm their way out of this will be interesting . Two groups will pay for the show however American taxpayers with more debt and Ukraines with life and life style.