The story is about energy, people! Jan. ‘14, 800k anti-Russian protestors seize Kiev (Ukraine capital) 88 protestors get killed. Pro-Russian Ukraine president leaves. Crimea: an independent republic with close ties to Ukraine and key natural gas resources. Pro-Russian gunman seize key buildings in Crimea. 12,000 Russian troops mass on Ukraine/Crimea border. US tells Putin to pull back troops. He …