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Donbas: The Key Battleground and Putin's Strategic Focus in Ukraine

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Source: The Guardian
Donbas: The Key Battleground and Putin's Strategic Focus in Ukraine
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The Donbas region in eastern Ukraine has become a key faultline in peace negotiations, with Russia demanding full control of the area in exchange for a ceasefire, while Ukraine and most Ukrainians oppose ceding any territory. The region, rich in industry and historically pro-Russian, has been a focal point of conflict since 2014, and Russia's ambitions may extend beyond Donbas, though analysts doubt its capacity to do so fully. The conflict remains a significant obstacle to peace.

Topics:nationworld#donbas#peace-talks#russia-ukraine-war#territorial-disputes#ukraine-conflict#world
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  1. Why is Donbas region becoming a defining faultline in Ukraine talks?  The Guardian
  2. Donbas: The object of Putin’s desire and the crux of the war in Ukraine  CNN
  3. Putin’s Proposal for Land Deal, Made to Trump, Shifts Pressure to Zelensky  The New York Times
  4. Resignation and betrayal: What handing Donbas to Putin would mean for Ukraine  BBC
  5. What is Ukraine's Donbas region, and why is it so important to Putin in Trump talks?  NBC News

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