Catherine Dougherty : The popular image is that Putin is manipulating the Ukrainian crisis . She says reality is that Yanukovych is to blame for avoiding economic , political reform . `` A lot more has been said about Russia and Russia 's role ... The crisis in Ukraine is a major headache for Putin 's regime , she says . Dougherty : Is not eager for an epic battle with the West over Ukraine .
Catherine Dougherty : The popular image is that Putin is manipulating the Ukrainian crisis . She says reality is that Yanukovych is to blame for avoiding economic , political reform . The crisis in Ukraine is a major headache for Putin 's regime , she says . Dougherty : Is not eager for an epic battle with the West over Ukraine .