The debate rages about how far the Russian government is exploiting , stoking or wildly exaggerating anti-Kiev resentment . World sees Slovyansk in turmoil , but reality is different , writes NATO 's Lister . Lister : Only one town in eastern Ukraine -- Ukraine , is truly held by pro-Russian protesters . But most people go about their lives almost oblivious to the upheaval , he writes . There seem to be more weapons in circulation , compared to last week , he says .
World sees Slovyansk in turmoil , but reality is different , writes NATO 's Lister . Lister : Only one town in eastern Ukraine -- Ukraine , is truly held by pro-Russian protesters . But most people go about their lives almost oblivious to the upheaval , he writes . There seem to be more weapons in circulation , compared to last week , he says .