“Would it make you happier if they had?” ? Happier? We speak of politic and field reality. If the Ukrainian soldiers would have felt they were defending the mother land (or father land) they would have fought like lions, against all odds and with bravery. They didn’t because it wasn’t worth of it.

“But I think it is worth a remark (although Brenus might not like it):
The Telegraph rejoices in Le Pen's defeat, yet let's face the stark truth: the French gave 26% of votes for the Nazis - the second place and only 4% behind the winners. I wouldn't call it a defeat.
Now where is the threat of nazism coming from - Ukraine or France+Russia?” Once again you don’t understand.
Contrary to you I don’t dispute reality. There is a threat of Nazism/Fascism in France. But, again contrary to you, I don’t pretend they are not Nazi/Fascists. And until the French politicians carry-on the cheat and to do all the same policy, more people will go fishing during elections, except the most motivated, the opposition. Because the real winner is the no-vote camp (49.9 %), which is logical as it doesn’t matter what you vote, you’ve got EU policy, un-employment, poverty and austerity.
Democracy was killed in France when, against the national will shown in a Referendum, the so-called National Representatives voted the EU treaty. So, now, populations vote against the establishment (and Le Pen is supposed to be one) or just, as I do, don’t bother to go to vote when my candidate is not on the line.