Putin Demands Full Control of Donbas for Peace

Vladimir Putin demanded full control of Donbas, Ukraine's eastern industrial heartland, as a condition to end the war at last week's Alaska summit. He wants Ukrainian forces to withdraw from Donetsk and Luhansk regions. President Zelenskyy firmly rejects ceding any territory, a stance supported by about 75% of Ukrainians. Russia currently controls approximately 88% of Donbas, seized during the 2014 conflict and the 2022 invasion. Ukraine retains key cities and positions in Donetsk, defended at great cost, with over 250,000 civilians remaining in Ukrainian-held areas.

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