DONBASS
Russia rejects 2-month ultimatum, demands Ukraine withdraw from Donbass immediately
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Russia rejects Zelensky's statement that the Kremlin issued a 2-month ultimatum, affirming that Ukraine must withdraw troops from Donbass immediately.
US bluntly says Ukraine decides Donbass itself, bears the consequences
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed that Ukraine must decide for itself whether to concede territory in Donbass to Russia or not.
Ukraine at high risk of losing US aid due to Donbass
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The risk of Ukraine losing US aid is increasing after the latest round of negotiations due to disagreements on Donbass.
Ukraine resolutely does not concede Donbass, negotiations deadlocked
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President Zelensky affirmed that Ukraine is determined not to concede Donbass territory, and peace negotiations are becoming deadlocked.
Ukraine considers biggest concession in Donbass
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Ukraine may accept withdrawing forces from the Donbass region, according to Ukrainian President's advisors.
Russia maintains request for Ukraine to surrender the entire Donbass
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Russia still maintains its request for Ukraine to hand over the entire Donbass in peace talks.
Russia wants Ukraine to withdraw from Donbass, expects phone call with Mr. Trump
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Russia sends a new diplomatic signal, emphasizing the conditions for peace and warning of the possibility of Ukraine continuing to lose territory.
How to help Russian troops infiltrate the rear of Ukraine
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People in some Donbass areas are said to have supported Russian soldiers to disguise and hide to infiltrate many important rear lines of Ukraine.
US - Ukraine move very close to peace agreement, except for the Donbass bottleneck
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President Donald Trump met with President Volodymyr Zelensky on December 28, saying that the US and Ukraine are very close to a peace agreement.
Mr. Putin gives reasons why Russia must protect Donbass from Ukraine
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President Vladimir Putin affirmed that Russia will pursue the military campaign in Ukraine to the end, emphasizing the goal of protecting the people of Donbass.
President Putin: Russia will control the entire Donbass region by force
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President Vladimir Putin has said Russia will take full control of Ukraine's Donbass region by force if Kiev does not withdraw troops.
Russia controls a key frontline city in Donbass
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The Russian Defense Ministry said it has taken control of the key frontline city of Krasnoarmeysk in Donbass.
Russia announces super project to bring Donbass to the Azov Sea
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Russia has just announced a plan to upgrade the large Mariupol port, a strategic gateway to the Azov Sea - a key step to rebuild Donbass.
Russia announces big win in spring-summer campaign, almost completely controlling Donbass
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Russia insists it has almost completely taken control of Donbass after a spring-summer campaign and expanded its offensive in southern Ukraine.
Russia declares to occupy more bases in Donetsk
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The Russian Defense Ministry announced the takeover of two more settlements in the Donetsk region, Ukraine.