It does seem that the Kiev regime have multiple security problems now to worry about.
Open revolt in the East
Highly Questionable loyalty from the Official Regular Armed Forces
Stirrings of a very dangerous counter coup in Kiev and western regions led by Svoboda and other Bandarites.
Maybe the counter terrorism operation has been such a damp squib because Kiev is keeping its most loyal units (National Guard) close to home to ensure protection for itself?
Could this be Putin's plan for revenge? Help manoeuvre the situation where the coup appointed regime is overthrown by the far right ahead of the planned May elections?
You can clearly hear the line that Russia would take in that case
"Look at what the US/EU/NATO practices rather than what it preaches
If Afghanistan Opium production increases exponentially on it watch
In Iraq, Invaded on a lie and led into a descent into hell, while in its care
Supporting Al Qaida in Libya to overthrow a legitimate government and create a new government
Supporting Al Qaida in Syria to try and overthrow a legitimate government
Now supporting a Far Right coup against a legitimate democratic government in Ukraine"
That would be the point when horrified ordinary Ukrainians throughout the country, would turn to Putin for support and assistance and when the Ukraine military would roll with purpose into Kiev and remove the Far right outrage.
Is this the toxic sting in the tale Putin is waiting to hand back to Washington?
One thing is for sure, even the most loyal and reliable Western "mouth piece" media are starting to struggle very badly with trying to spin current events and keep them on message.