The disputed referendums in eastern Ukraine give President Vladimir Putin time to take stock and choose between two very different paths. The first involves grabbing more territory for Russia, attempting to rebuild an empire in the old Soviet sphere, and accepting a prolonged confrontation with the west. The second is more pragmatic – and involves attempting to pocket his Crimean winnings and rebuild relations with the US and the EU.
乌克兰东部颇具争议的公投令俄罗斯总统弗拉基米尔•普京(Vladimir Putin)有时间评估局势，在两条截然不同的道路之间做出选择。第一条道路是为俄罗斯攫取更多领土，尝试在前苏联势力范围内重建帝国，接受与西方长期对峙的局面。第二条道路则更加务实——把在克里米亚取得的成果放入囊中收好，并与美国和欧盟(EU)重建关系。
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