Quote ="The Video Ref"The problem is that the east of the country is where the main economic output is, by way of manufacturing.
If that is lost, what is left of the country will probably end up in turmoil.'"
Or alternative modern production facilities could be set up and funded by the EU to provide access to their markets, whilst the outdated and overstaffed factories in the East could simply carry on being a burden to Mr Putin.....
And in answer to the OP's question.Yes, the Ukrainian civil has started. Several months ago actually, but kudos on you for spotting it!