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Donbas, Ukraine and Putin

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 · 17h

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.

MSNBC · 13h

Why a land swap in Ukraine’s Donbas has more nuance to it than Trump thinks

President Trump is set to host a collection of European leaders as he meets with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy following his summit in Alaska with Russian President Putin. Former Department of Homeland Security Chief of Staff Miles Taylor and Retired Lieutenant General Mark Hertling join Alex Witt to share their expectations for tomorrow’s meeting.

Russia complicating end to war, says Zelensky

The New York Times · 1h

Zelensky Calls for ‘Lasting’ Peace, and Warns of Russia’s Intentions

Ahead of a meeting with President Trump, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine noted that Russia’s 2014 seizure of Ukrainian land became “a springboard for a new attack.”

BBC · 22h

Russia complicating end to war, says Zelensky, as Trump pursues peace deal

The US president will meet his Ukrainian counterpart in Washington on Monday in the wake of his Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin on Friday.

CNN · 1d

Zelensky questions Russia’s commitment to peace as White House prepares for visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia’s rejection of a ceasefire is “complicating the situation” when it comes to ending the war in Ukraine ahead of his visit to the White House on Monday.

2hon MSN

Why is Russia so desperate to capture Ukraine’s Donbas region?

Why is Russia so desperate to capture Ukraine’s Donbas region? - Giving up the region will have ‘catastrophic consequences’, ...

17hon 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, ...

2hon MSN

Zelenskyy brings Europe's top leaders with him to meet Trump on ending Russia's war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is bringing with him to the White House an extraordinary cadre of European leaders to ...

20hon MSN

Witkoff: Russia-Ukraine land swaps a ‘fundamental issue’ to be discussed at Zelensky meeting

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Sunday that Russia-Ukraine land swaps are the “fundamental issue” that will be ...

17hon MSN

'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 ...

17hon 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 ...

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Ukraine says Russia's offensive in Donbas has begun. Here's what we ...

Russia has had its eye on Donbas for years The Donbas region in eastern Ukraine along the border with Russia has long been of interest to the Kremlin. In 2014, after antigovernment protests ...

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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.

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