Summary
A Russian negotiator, Kirill Dmitriev, stated that Ukraine withdrawing from the Donbas region is key to peace between Russia and Ukraine. The U.S. reportedly linked Ukraine's security guarantees to its agreement to give control of Donbas to Russia. Ukraine controls 20% of Donetsk, and President Zelensky insists on peace through mutual compromise and adherence to Ukrainian legal processes.
Key Facts
- Russia wants Ukraine to withdraw from the Donbas region to make peace.
- The Donbas region includes Donetsk and Luhansk, important industrial areas.
- The U.S. is reportedly pressuring Ukraine to agree to Russia's terms concerning Donbas.
- Ukraine still controls about 20% of Donetsk, including two major cities.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky has called for mutual concessions for peace.
- Ukraine requires a referendum to make territorial changes, which cannot happen during wartime.
- Russia first invaded Ukraine in 2014, leading to ongoing conflict.
