DONBASS
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.
Donbass front line cracks, Ukrainian army faces double risk
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The Donbass front line is at risk of collapsing while Ukrainian forces face a double blockade.
Ukrainian shield is at risk of collapsing when Russia occupies Donetsk stronghold
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Ukraine has been warned that its defense system in many areas will collapse after Russia takes control of Donetsk strongholds.
Russia gains control of the entire Lugansk region
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The entire Lugansk region in eastern Ukraine has come under Russian control.
Before peace negotiations, Ukrainian President visits the frontline
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on March 22 (local time) visited the frontline area in Donbass, where fierce fighting is taking place.
Russia controls Andriivka, makes progress in eastern Ukraine
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Russia announces taking control of Andriivka village in eastern Ukraine.
Russia overwhelms Chasiv Yar, a stronghold in Donetsk is about to fall
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Russian forces have almost completely taken control of the northern part of Chasiv Yar, a strategic stronghold in Ukraine's Donetsk region.