Russia had it's finger's crossed when that all happened.

Now we have to basically resort to yelling "No take backsies!"

There really is ever only two options in regards to involvement... fuck em all, and don't do a damn thing. Or intercede. Honestly, they first is why WW II lasted as long as it did. The second is why most countries really don't like us.

Some people keep claiming we are living in different times, and we must think globally. Then these are the same people that say we shouldn't get involved in other people's affairs. (Syria and now Ukraine) Putin won't stop at Crimea. The fact that he has troops in Ukraine outside Crimea just shows that. Crimea can't support itself. It needs water and power at least. So what will Putin do? He will extend his reach within Ukraine citing his need to ensure that the people of Crimea have the resources they need to survive. Saying something along the lines of "Will you let these people starve? Will you let them live without power and water?"

He already knows he can do just about anything he wants, and EU and U.S. will not risk a conflict over it. So within 2 years, Ukraine will all be Russia. What is the EU going to do.. stop using Russia's Oil and Gas? Sanctions... they are working WONDERS in Iran. I mean, Iran stopped enriching Uranium as soon as we told them to or else.... oh wait. Frankly, the only thing we COULD do is honestly threaten real war if he continues. That certainly won't happen.

Our inaction with Georgia set the stage, and Syria drove home the point.