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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

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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.

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Donbas question – The most ‘Russian’ part of Ukraine between Putin, Zelensky and Trump

As negotiations to end the Ukraine war intensify, the focus is on the Donbas question between Russia and Ukraine, a historical industrial hub.

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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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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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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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