Stalin Killed millions of Ukrainians during the 20 to collectivize their lands. As a consequence many folks rejoiced when the germans invaded and supported them wholeheartedly. The facists returned the favor to the Russians in the crimea and elsewhere. The great patriotic war swung the balance the other way again. The Russ of the crimea and east have long memories. The Ukrainians of the west have long memories as well. It is not as cut and dried as the Administration would like to make it.