I can see this happening....especially if the current regime in Kiev is overthrown and/or Western Ukraine secedes.
Going to be a long haul no matter what....but it’s either divide the country, let it happen, or there will simply be more of the same. I think Kiev’s going to have to yield or face further land loss. And since the press has stepped back as well as nation leaders from the hype diplomacy is ongoing though few report of such.