No kidding. Russian - speaking population never had any problems in Ukraine. I was visiting it quite often before annexation of Crimea. I visited Crimea couple of times too. Normally, normies there were just jelly about wealth level in Russia because it became richer due to imported growth.

Janukowich wasn't popular even before 2014 but his attempt to suppress democratic rallies and opposition lead to even less popularity.

You are practically telling Russian propaganda topics, I am sorry.