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Peace Talks Stalled: Russia Threatens Force Over Donbas

12/10/2025

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The peace talks are at an impasse over Donbas territory, with Russia seeking to absorb Luhansk and Donetsk and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky opposing any cession.
A United States-backed plan proposed giving Russia control over parts of Donetsk and Luhansk, but Ukraine rejected it as capitulation.
Russia has threatened to use force if Ukraine does not comply with its territorial demands.
Negotiations remain tense as talks continue.

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The peace talks are at an impasse over Donbas territory, with Russia seeking to absorb Luhansk and Donetsk and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky opposing any cession.
A United States-backed plan proposed giving Russia control over parts of Donetsk and Luhansk, but Ukraine rejected it as capitulation.
Russia has threatened to use force if Ukraine does not comply with its territorial demands.
Negotiations remain tense as talks continue.