Alongside Russian interference, the conflict in eastern Ukraine is also the result of serious mistakes by Kyiv and the West

A number of commentators have focused on the role of Russia in the crisis in eastern Ukraine. Javier Morales and Rubén Ruiz Ramas argue, however, that the actions of the West and the interim Ukrainian government have also significantly contributed to the crisis. They write that the danger of the crisis spilling over into war is very real and would damage the interests of all parties.