The contested region is where Russia’s war in Ukraine began a decade ago. Scores of Ukrainian soldiers have died defending it. Would Ukraine give it up now?
Tag: Donbas (Ukraine)
Putin’s Proposal for Land Deal, Made to Trump, Shifts Pressure to Zelensky
In Alaska, the Russian leader proposed that Ukraine hand over the remainder of the Donbas region to Moscow to stop the fighting.
What to Know About Russia-U.S.-Ukraine Peace Talks
The president of Ukraine and his European allies are visiting the White House, after President Trump backed Russia’s plan to end the war.
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.
Ukrainians Fleeing Russia’s Attacks Say the Alaska Summit Was an Insult
Evacuees at a shelter in eastern Ukraine reacted angrily to talk that land that has long been theirs could be given to Russia in exchange for peace.
After Meeting Putin, Trump Reverts to Land Swaps for Peace in Ukraine
The U.S. president’s latest statements are a reversal of much of what he seemed to have agreed to with European allies this past week.
Why Surrendering a Key Eastern Region Would Be Hard for Ukraine
As President Trump talks of land swaps, Ukrainians find it difficult to imagine giving up the Donbas, for military, humanitarian and political reasons.
In a Trump-Putin Summit, Ukraine Fears Losing Say Over Its Future
Since President Trump retook office, many Ukrainians have worried a peace accord would be struck without them.
Russia’s Summer Offensive in Ukraine Gains Ground With New Tactics
Russia is advancing around Kostyantynivka and in the Sumy region with small, fast-moving units as both sides try a new tactic of using motorcycles and civilian cars to quickly cross open terrain.
Trump’s Meeting With Zelensky Offers Ukrainians a Glimmer of Hope
The United States has been pushing Ukraine to accept a peace plan that seems in part a gift to Moscow. But the short meeting of the leaders, and subsequent comments, appeared to be a change in tone.