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Putin, Donbas and Ukraine

Resignation and betrayal: What handing Donbas to Putin would mean for Ukraine

Donald Trump is reportedly planning to urge Ukraine to surrender the Donetsk and Luhansk regions as part of negotiations over an end to the war.

The New York Times · 7h

Putin’s Ukraine Proposal Backed by Trump Centers on Donbas. Here’s Why.

The traditionally Russian-speaking area is at the heart of what the Russian president calls the “root causes” of the war, and taking it over is near the top of his list of territorial and political demands.

Business Standard · 19h

Explained: Why Donbas is central to Putin's Ukraine peace offer with Trump

At the Alaska summit, Putin reportedly demanded Ukraine cede Donetsk and Luhansk in return for freezing the frontline, but Kyiv and European allies remain opposed to territorial concessions

Europeans to back Zelenskiy in Washington

Fox News on MSN · 6h

'Our position is clear:' Zelenskyy and EU dismiss ceding Ukrainian land to Russia

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says constitution prevents territorial surrender to Russia as international leaders discuss potential peace negotiations with Moscow.

The Financial Times · 1d

Russia, Ukraine and Europe are all trying to manipulate Trump

Before the Anchorage summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, the biggest fear for Ukraine was that the American and Russian presidents would emerge brandishing a “peace agreement”. Trump’s pre-summit talk of “land swaps” suggested that America might agree to Ukraine permanently ceding territory to Russia against the backdrop of a resumption of US-Russian business ties.

Reuters · 6h

Europeans to back Zelenskiy in Washington as Trump presses Ukraine deal

The heads of Britain, Italy, Finland and France will join Ukraine's president who is under U.S. pressure to accept a quick deal to end Russia's war on terms that would be hugely difficult to accept.

7hon MSN

Rubio shoots down report that Trump backs Putin’s plan for Russia to control Ukraine’s Donbas region

Marco Rubio clarifies that Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will decide on territorial issues in peace talks, not Trump, ...

Greek Reporter13h

Russia’s Terms for Ending Ukraine War Revealed After Trump-Putin Talks

Russia unveils proposal to end Ukraine war, demanding control of Donbas and recognition of Crimea, while Kyiv rejects ...

2hon MSN

Russia-Ukraine war: Trump backs plan for Kyiv to to give up Donbas to Russia; European leaders insist 'borders must not be changed by force'

In a move that could reshape the course of the war in Ukraine, US President Donald Trump has backed a proposal for Kyiv to ...

23mon MSN

Zelensky and allies head to White House for Ukraine talks

Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer are among leaders who will join Zelensky in ...

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What to Know About Russia-U.S.-Ukraine Peace Talks

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine will visit the White House on Monday for a high-stakes meeting, after President ...

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How much territory does Russia control in Ukraine?

U.S. President Donald Trump will discuss a ceasefire deal for Ukraine at a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday and has said both Moscow and Kyiv will have to cede ...

Putin agreed to 'robust' security guarantees for Ukraine, says US envoy

Steve Witfkoff said Russia agreed in Alaska that the US and Europe could provide Ukraine with a Nato-style guarantee.

12hon MSN

Donbas: Why Russia is desperate to capture eastern Ukraine’s industrial heartland

The future of Ukraine’s industrial heartland in the east of the country is uncertain, after Vladimir Putin reportedly demanded it be handed to Russia during his meeting with Donald Trump in Alaska on ...

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