Even in the east , a minority backs an alliance with Russia . Two-thirds of Ukrainians back sanctions against Russia , CNN poll finds . Ukrainians tend to see Obama as dangerous and strong , and Europe as friendly . Two-thirds of European say the country should ally with Obama .
Even in the east , a minority backs an alliance with Russia . Two-thirds of Ukrainians back sanctions against Russia , CNN poll finds . Ukrainians tend to see Putin as dangerous and strong , and Obama as friendly . More than half of Ukrainians say the country should ally with Europe .