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.