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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.
Ukraine's Indigenous Missiles and Drones Creating Fuel Crisis in Russia, Disrupting Moscow's Military Plans
Oct 09, 2025 10:14 pm CST
President Volodymyr Zelensky reveals how Ukraine's domestically developed long-range missiles and drone swarms have caused up to 20% reduction in Russia's gasoline supply and derailed Moscow's offensive plans in Donetsk. As winter approaches, Ukraine prepares contingency plans to protect its energy infrastructure while seeking additional long-range weapons from the United States.
Ukraine Braces As Russia Steps Up Drive To Seize Donetsk's Fortress Belt
Sep 23, 2025 03:23 pm CST
Russia now controls about 70% of the Donetsk region. Ukraine's forces have been pushed back to a string of four cities that analysts have dubbed its "fortress belt," where they've repelled Moscow's efforts to seize the region for years.
Russia Says It Advances On All Ukrainian Fronts
Sep 18, 2025 09:09 am CST
A senior Russian officer toured positions held by his troops in Ukraine on Wednesday and said Moscow's forces were advancing on all fronts, the Russian Defence Ministry.