Russian annexation
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.
US Peace Plan Proposes Ukraine Cede Territory Equivalent to Luxembourg's Size to Russia
Nov 22, 2025 02:15 am CST
A US-proposed peace plan for Ukraine would require Kyiv to surrender approximately 2,300 square kilometers of territory—comparable to Luxembourg's size—to Russia without military conflict. The proposal includes creating buffer zones, exchanging some territories, and recognizing Russia's control over Crimea, Donetsk, and Lugansk, effectively having Ukraine cede 20% of its territory while recovering less than 0.5%.