[fullmetal]

That, but also, maybe they feel like if the US actually has skin in the game, Ukraine would be more likely to honor mineral rights agreements with the US than Russia, if Russia seized control of Ukraine.  Agreements may be renegotiated at a later date when survival is on the table right now.

[fullmetal]

That, but also, maybe they feel like if the US actually has skin in the game, Ukraine would be more likely to honor mineral rights agreements with the US than Russia, if Russia seized control of Ukraine.  Agreements may be renegotiated at a later date when survival is on the table right now.