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Why does Russia want Ukraine’s Donbas region?

Russian President Vladimir Putin wants any settlement to end the war to include giving Russia full control of the Donbas

NBC News · 1d

What is Ukraine's Donbas region, and why is it so important to Putin in Trump talks?

For more than a decade, the industrial heartland of eastern Ukraine has been the focal point of intense battles and diplomatic disputes between Kyiv and the Kremlin. Now it could be on the table in peace talks with the United States.

DW on MSN · 7h

The significance of the Donbas in Russia's war in Ukraine

At a recent meeting with his US counterpart, Russian President Vladimir Putin once again suggested that full control of Donbas was a central criterion for ending the war in Ukraine. Why is the region so important to him?

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Donbas: The object of Putin’s desire and the crux of the war in Ukraine

Ukraine’s Donbas region, consisting of Donetsk and Luhansk, is at the heart of Moscow’s goals. An industrial powerhouse in ...

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Maps show Ukrainian territories claimed by Russia amid talks on possible end to war

Russian troops currently control about 20% of Ukrainian territory, but the Ukrainian constitution forbids giving up territory ...

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The territory at the heart of Russia’s war in Ukraine

Vladimir Putin has long tried to change Ukraine’s borders, even before Russia’s February 2022 invasion. It could now happen ...

Trump rules out sending US troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees

The US president says Russia's Vladimir Putin would face a "rough situation" if he doesn't co-operate in the peace process.

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Why is the future of Ukraine’s Donbas region becoming a key issue in peace talks?

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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Donbas: The Heart of Putin’s War And Ukraine’s Line in the Sand | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G

Why is Donbas so critical to Russia and Ukraine? This mineral-rich, industrial region has become the epicenter of one of the ...

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