Because of how close-knit the two countries’ ties have been historically, the conflict is in many ways a civil war. As the back-and-forth vilification of culture-makers continues, it goes to show just how personal the conflict truly is. Correction: The original version of the article incorrectly stated that Makarevich performed in Donetsk city in August.
Из-за исторических связей между двумя странами конфликт в некотором смысле можно рассматривать как гражданскую войну.