The opportunity that Malinkov and others awaited quickly emerged. On July 15, 1921, in a hurry to show loyalty to their financial backers for more support, and based on their natural hostility towards the Russian Labor Party, the government of the Ukrainian People's Republic attempted a military probe into Russia within the year.
From an institutional perspective, historical grievances between Ukraine and Russia, or considerations of independence versus unity, the government of the Ukrainian People's Republic could never remain indifferent to Russia.
Even though Russia's strength far exceeds Ukraine, the government of the Ukrainian People's Republic cannot choose to sit and wait helplessly. Moreover, the supportive stance of imperialist powers like Germany, Austria, England, and France towards Ukraine strengthens the Ukrainian government's anti-Russia resolve.
Xiqueslav City.
