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 .