Ukrainian territory
Putin Demands Complete Control of Donbas: Russia's Military Ultimatum to Ukraine
Dec 05, 2025 07:37 am CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stark ultimatum regarding Ukraine's Donbas region, declaring Russia will seize complete control through military force unless Ukrainian troops withdraw. This demand comes as Russia currently occupies 19.2% of Ukrainian territory, including most of the Donbas, amid ongoing peace negotiations involving US envoys.
Trump Claims Breakthrough in Ukraine-Russia Peace Negotiations Despite European Skepticism
Nov 26, 2025 02:53 am CST
US President Donald Trump has declared a Ukraine-Russia peace deal is "very close," though European leaders remain skeptical as fighting continues in Ukraine. The revised US proposal, now more favorable to Ukrainian interests, includes increasing the cap on Ukraine's future military forces to 800,000. Despite "tremendous progress" reported by negotiators, French President Macron sees "no Russian willingness" for a ceasefire, while missile attacks on Kyiv have continued unabated.