Irresponsible speculation

I read somewhere in the last day or so - and neglected to bookmark it - that some of the protesters in Kyiv are rent-a-rioter types.

Which, were I the paranoid sort, might suggest that some puller-of-strings might be playing a game:

Once somebody we like has been elected, foment unrest.  If rioting breaks out, feed the riots.  When our friend in office calls for help, send troops.

...Naaah.  No country in the history of ever would even think about pulling a stunt like that.

Right?