World sees Ukraine in turmoil , but reality is different , writes CNN 's Tim Lister . Lister : Only one town in eastern Ukraine -- Slovyansk , is truly held by pro-Russian protesters . But most people go about their lives almost oblivious to the upheaval , he writes . TL;DR If they do , then the potential for unrest grows . The U.S. and Europe are considering sanctions against Russia over its actions in Ukraine.
World sees Ukraine in turmoil , but reality is different , writes CNN 's Tim Lister . Lister : Only one town in eastern Ukraine -- Slovyansk , is truly held by pro-Russian protesters . But most people go about their lives almost oblivious to the upheaval , he writes . TL;DR The U.S. and Europe are considering sanctions against Russia over its actions in Ukraine.