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The ongoing conflict in Donbas remains a focal point as both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin exhibit no signs of backing down. Zelenskyy states that Ukraine will not concede Donbas, highlighting its strategic importance and the significant number of Ukrainians residing there. Meanwhile, the Kremlin persists in its ambition to capture the entire region, despite skepticism about Russia's capability to do so within its set deadlines. The situation underlines the geopolitical tensions and the pivotal role Donbas plays in international peace talks, with major powers such as the US involved in mediation efforts.
Why is Donbas a major point of contention in peace talks?
Donbas is critical due to its strategic location and its symbolic significance in the conflict. Despite numerous deadlines and proposals, Russia seeks to fully occupy the region, while Ukraine stands firm on its sovereignty over Donbas, with international support. Peace talks are complicated by these opposing stances.
What are the implications of Ukraine withdrawing from Donbas?
If Ukraine were to withdraw from Donbas, it would risk allowing Russian forces to advance further into Ukrainian territory. Moreover, such a move could be perceived as a concession, undermining Ukraine’s sovereign claims and prompting international diplomatic repercussions.
Why has Russia postponed its timeline for capturing Donbas?
Russia has postponed its timeline multiple times likely due to logistical challenges and stronger-than-anticipated Ukrainian resistance. These postponements highlight the difficulties Russia faces in sustaining its military campaign amidst international sanctions and resistance.
How have international stakeholders responded to the Donbas conflict?
The international community, including the US and EU, has largely supported Ukraine’s territorial integrity and rejected Russia's claims. International stakeholders have been involved in mediating peace talks, offering diplomatic and sometimes military support to Ukraine.
What role do security guarantees play in the Donbas issue?
Security guarantees are a pivotal point in negotiations, used as leverage by parties, particularly the US. Proposals often include conditions such as troop withdrawals from Donbas, but are met with caution as they impact regional stability and Ukraine's strategic defense.
What is the significance of deadlines in Russia's strategy for Donbas?
Deadlines are used by Russia both as a strategic pressure tactic and as a means to communicate intentions to both domestic and international audiences. Frequent adjustments signal challenges faced in achieving military objectives and reveal internal and external pressure on Russian leadership.
How has Zelenskyy addressed rumors regarding concessions in Donbas?
Zelenskyy has consistently refuted claims of any intentions to make territorial concessions in Donbas. His administration emphasizes maintaining sovereignty and protecting Ukrainian interests in diplomatic and military engagements on the international stage.
What is the impact of repeated negotiations on the situation in Donbas?
While negotiations have aimed to stabilize the region, continued military and political pressures have led to a protracted conflict without significant resolutions. The complexity of stakeholder interests and Russia's military ambitions further complicate the peace process.
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Pilots from 210th Air Assault Brigade flew drone over "Donbas Arena" and struck occupiers’ railway logistics infrastructure. VIDEO Pilots from the 210th Separate Assault Regiment struck a railway logistics facility belonging to the Russian occupiers in the temporarily occupied city of Donetsk using a long-range drone. 3 828 0 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk region Strikes on Russian logistics
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Putin promised Americans he would capture Donbas within few months, but Kushner is skeptical – NYT. Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, expressed doubt during a meeting with dictator Putin that Russia would be able to occupy Donbas in the near future. 13 423 66 Previously in trend: Witkoff’s visit to Russia Witkoff’s visit to Ukraine
Putin has postponed timeline for seizure of Donbas for 16th time: "At current pace, it will take Russia another six years" Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has postponed the deadline for the complete capture of the Donetsk region for the 16th time since the start of the full-scale war. The Kremlin now expects to achieve this goal within the next six months, although at the current rate of advance, Russian forces will... 3 529 14
Russia has once again changed deadline for complete seizure of Donetsk region, - Palisa Russia has already postponed the deadlines for advancing to the borders of Donetsk Oblast 15 times. Now, the Russian Federation’s political leadership wants to seize the Donbas by the end of 2026. 3 975 19 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east
Trump’s envoys bring updated versions of previous peace plans to Kyiv: Donbas remains main point of contention – FT US presidential special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner brought updated versions of previous US peace proposals to Kyiv. The issue of territory in Donbas remains the key point of contention in the peace proposals. 9 182 55 Previously in trend: Ending the war Territorial concessions Witkoff’s visit to Ukraine
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Russia will not be able to capture rest of Donbas by end of 2027; it lacks forces to do so, - NATO Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s ambitious plans to fully occupy the Donetsk and Luhansk regions by the end of next year remain unrealistic. 1 795 29 Previously in trend: Territorial concessions
Putin seeks to fully capture Donetsk region by December 31, this is already 15th "deadline" – Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Russia has already changed and postponed the "deadlines" for the full capture of the Donetsk region 15 times because of its prolonged "obsession with Donbas". Now this is supposed to happen by December 31, 2026. 2 804 32 Previously in trend: Territorial concessions
Putin stated that war in Ukraine was "started by NATO" due to unresolved issue of Donbas Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has made yet another series of cynical statements in an attempt to justify Russia’s war crimes. The Kremlin leader threatened new strikes on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, while repeating the absurd falsehood that "NATO started the war in Ukraine." 7 910 64 Previously in trend: Putin’s statements about Ukraine Putin’s threats
Putin demands Ukraine’s capitulation on basis of "Anchorage agreements" and wants to seize all of Donbas Russian dictator Vladimir Putin claims that the Kremlin’s desire to sign a "peace agreement" with Ukraine in no way cancels Russia’s plans for the full occupation of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts. Moscow is allegedly ready for compromises. 13 885 86 Previously in trend: Putin’s statements about Ukraine negotiations with Russia Putin’s demands regarding war in Ukraine
Zelenskyy should order AFU to leave Donbas and "Russian regions", then negotiations possible – Peskov The Kremlin dictator’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov believes that, for a "corridor to peace negotiations" to open, the president of Ukraine must order the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) to leave Donbas and "Russian regions". 7 890 97 Previously in trend: negotiations with Russia
Russian military leadership promises Putin it will be able to occupy entire Donbas region by fall, - FT The Russian military command has promised Kremlin dictator Putin that it will occupy the entire Donbas region by the fall of 2026. 5 285 26 Previously in trend: Russia’s demands to end war
No agreement with Putin that Russia should get all of Donbas, Trump says President Donald Trump said Russia’s war against Ukraine is "very close to ending" and insisted there were no agreements with the Kremlin leader on Ukraine’s temporarily occupied territories. 10 246 36 Previously in trend: Trump on war in Ukraine Trump statements Trump on Putin
Mendel claimed that Ukraine was allegedly prepared to make concessions to Russia in Istanbul. The Office of President categorically denied this The President’s former press secretary, Yulia Mendel, claimed that Ukraine was allegedly prepared to make concessions to Russia in Istanbul. The Office of the President emphasised that she had no involvement in the peace talks and was not privy to Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s decisions regarding Donbas. 21 120 203 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Istanbul process
MFA on Russia’s ultimatum over Donbas: Moscow wants respite, liars exposed Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has commented on the Kremlin’s statement about the withdrawal of the Defense Forces from the unoccupied part of the Donetsk region as a condition for continuing trilateral talks. 6 818 13 Previously in trend: Putin’s threats
Talks with Ukraine "make no sense" until Kyiv withdraws troops from Donbas – Kremlin The Kremlin claims that trilateral US-Ukraine-Russia talks are "impractical" because Kyiv is not withdrawing its troops from the Ukrainian-controlled part of the Donetsk region. 8 205 64 Previously in trend: Putin’s threats
Magyar (Brovdi) on Putin’s plans to capture Donbas in several months: "What is he smoking? This is unrealistic" Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces Robert Brovdi (Magyar) believes it is impossible for Russia to capture all of Donetsk region within several months. He describes the work of his drone units as "the largest mass killing of the enemy in human history." 4 943 8 Previously in trend: Russia’s plans for Ukraine
Main thing is that Donbas does not turn into "Putinland," Zelenskyy says on rumors of renaming region President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has responded to rumors that during peace talks with the United States, Ukraine had allegedly proposed calling part of the Ukrainian-controlled Donetsk region "Donniland." The name would simultaneously refer to both the word "Donbas" and U.S. President Donald... 2 895 19 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations Territorial concessions
During talks with US, Ukraine proposed renaming part of Donbas region ’Donniland’, — NYT During negotiations involving U.S. representatives, Ukraine proposed naming the part of the Donetsk region under its control "Donniland"—in honor of U.S. President Donald Trump. 8 527 93 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations Territorial concessions
Ukraine will not accept Russia’s ultimatum regarding Donbas, - Sybiha Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Ukraine cannot agree to Russia’s demands to withdraw its troops from Donbas. 2 301 18 Previously in trend: Russia’s demands to end war
Putin understands that he cannot completely occupy Ukraine. He has huge losses, - Zelenskyy Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that dictator Putin is attempting to force Ukraine out of Donbas through diplomatic means—by engaging in dialogue with the United States—because he knows that a military solution would come at a very high cost to him. 1 922 37 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Zelenskyy on Putin
Ukraine’s withdrawal from Donbas will open space for major Russian maneuvers – Zelenskyy Ukraine’s withdrawal from Donbas would allow Russia to occupy our most heavily fortified territories without losses. 2 903 40 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy on territorial concessions Territorial concessions
There is no deadline for withdrawal of troops from Donbas, - Peskov Dmitry Peskov, the spokesperson for the Russian dictator, stated that in order to "halt the active phase of the war," Ukraine must withdraw its troops from Donbas; however, Russia has not set any deadlines for this. 3 956 19 Previously in trend: Russia’s demands to end war
Kremlin’s demands for Ukraine to "withdraw" from Donbas are signal to Trump, who is bogged down in Iran, - "servant of people" Chernev The statement by Russian Presidential Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov that Ukraine must immediately withdraw its troops from Donbas is a signal to U.S. President Donald Trump. 6 019 25 Previously in trend: Russia’s demands to end war
Withdrawal of AFU from Donbas would "open prospects" for ending hostilities – Kremlin Russia claims that the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the whole of Donbas would "open prospects" for ending hostilities. 6 506 126 Previously in trend: Russia’s demands to end war Putin’s threats
Zelenskyy had to make decision "today" to withdraw troops from Donbas, - Peskov The Kremlin believes that Ukraine must withdraw its troops "today" from the parts of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions under its control. 9 970 71 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Russia’s demands to end war
Russia says Ukraine has two months to "withdraw" from Donbas or there will be "different conditions" – Zelenskyy. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Russia is demanding that Ukraine withdraw from the parts of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions currently under Kyiv’s control. 15 800 135 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east
United States is not demanding that Ukraine withdraw from Donbas in exchange for security guarantees. That is lie by Zelenskyy – Rubio U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called a lie President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s claim that Washington is ready to provide security guarantees in exchange for the withdrawal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) from Donbas. 23 314 218 Previously in trend: Territorial concessions Security guarantees for Ukraine
Putin’s closed-door meeting with Russian business: We will fight On 6 March, following the congress of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP), Russian dictator Vladimir Putin held a closed-door meeting with representatives of big business. The meeting focused on the continuation of the war and its financing. 25 675 78 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
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US ready to provide security guarantees if Ukraine hands over Donbas to Russia, - Zelenskyy Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that the US is willing to provide Kyiv with security guarantees on condition that Ukrainian troops withdraw from the unoccupied parts of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. 21 226 256 Previously in trend: Territorial concessions Security guarantees for Ukraine
62% of Ukrainians oppose giving up Donbas in exchange for security guarantees – KIIS poll. INFOGRAPHICS Most Ukrainian citizens reject handing Donbas over to Russian control in exchange for security guarantees from the United States and Europe. 5 136 140 Previously in trend: Transfer of territories Territorial concessions
Russia will only be satisfied with entire Donbas region and change in current government in Ukraine, — Lavrov The Kremlin has stated that the Russian Federation seeks to "eliminate the root causes" of a full-scale war, and therefore Moscow will not accept a peace agreement that would allow the current government in Ukraine to remain in power. 9 342 87 Previously in trend: Territorial concessions Putin’s aims in Ukraine
Zelenskyy arrives in Donetsk region: Russians are not giving up on war and are preparing offensive for spring. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the Donetsk region on Friday, 6 March, and thanked Ukrainian defenders for protecting it. 5 238 58 Previously in trend: Situation at front Fighting in the east
I will never abandon Donbas and 200,000 Ukrainians who live there, - Zelenskyy Ukraine does not plan to abandon all its positions in Donbas, as key defensive points are concentrated there. The withdrawal of troops could create an opportunity for Russian forces to advance deeper into Ukrainian territory. 5 218 170 Previously in trend: Territorial concessions
Russia will withdraw from peace talks if Ukraine does not give up Donbas, - Bloomberg In Russia, there is a growing belief that there is no point in continuing peace talks with Ukraine under the auspices of the United States if Kyiv is not prepared to cede territory in order to reach an agreement. 16 243 164 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations Territorial concessions
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Russia wants to occupy entire Donetsk region by end of March and open path to Zaporizhzhia – Palisa Russian troops intend to seize the entire Donetsk region by the end of March 2026 and then advance to occupy other regions. 4 777 28 Previously in trend: Putin’s aims in Ukraine Russian troops are preparing new offensive
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US and Russia have same demand for Ukraine to end war – to leave Donbas, - Zelenskyy The United States and Russia are pressuring Ukraine to withdraw its forces from Donbas as part of any agreement to end the war. 12 809 100 Previously in trend: Territorial concessions Russia’s demands to end war Peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine
No positive progress on territorial issues, specifically Donbas, in negotiations yet – Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Ukraine's negotiation group following two days of trilateral negotiations with representatives of the Russian Federation mediated by the United States. No progress has been made regarding the issue of territories. 2 030 41 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations negotiations with Russia
Putin still believes he is winning and is prepared to fight for Donbas for another two years, - NYT Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is prepared to fight for Donbas for two years in order to completely occupy it. 4 520 45
Ukrainians will not agree to peace deal that cedes Donbas to Russia – Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is convinced that the Ukrainian people will reject a peace agreement that would include a Russian demand for the unilateral withdrawal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from Donbas and the transfer of the region to Russia. 4 717 66 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations Zelenskyy on territorial concessions Territorial concessions
Zelenskyy on "free economic zone" in Donbas: Ukraine must leave its territory — this is wrong President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy once again spoke out against the creation of a so-called "free economic zone" in Donbas, an idea promoted by the United States as part of efforts to end Russia’s war. 4 078 29 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy on territorial concessions
Neither Ukraine nor Russia are enthusiastic about idea of creating free economic zone in Donbas, - Zelenskyy The United States is proposing to create a so-called free economic zone as a buffer in the Donbas to end the Russian-Ukrainian war, but Ukraine is cautious about the idea. 2 944 20 Previously in trend: Territorial concessions buffer zone
Donbas handover won’t stop war and will weaken Ukraine before new Russian offensive - New York Times Any concessions in the Donbas within the framework of a peace agreement will not stop the war, but will only allow Russia to build up its forces for a broader offensive deeper into Ukraine. 6 062 64 Previously in trend: Territorial concessions
Principle of self-determination cannot be applied to Crimea and Donbas, Guterres rejected Russia’s attempts to justify occupation UN Secretary-General António Guterres stated that the principle of self-determination of nations cannot be applied to Crimea and Donbas, emphasising the primacy of the principle of Ukraine's territorial integrity. 7 655 29 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
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