Frida Ghitis : New Russia on display in Sochi , but the old one is showing its face in Ukraine . At the heart of the battle lies a fundamental question : Ghitis : Putin has called Ukraine ` ` Little Russia '' and wants it to break away from the West . Ghitis : Protesters react by seeing their leaders ' knuckle under Russia 's bullying . As they refuse to fight , she says , Putin will be worried they might prevail .
Frida Ghitis : New Russia on display in Sochi , but the old one is showing its face in Ukraine . Ghitis : Putin has called Ukraine ` ` Little Russia '' and wants it to break away from the West . Ghitis : Protesters react by seeing their leaders ' knuckle under Russia 's bullying . As they refuse to fight , she says , Putin will be worried they might prevail .