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Russia's Donetsk Seizure Faces Years of Challenges

12/12/2025

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  • The Institute for the Study of War predicts Russia's campaign to seize Donetsk Oblast will take two to three years and face significant challenges.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine has not agreed to any territorial concessions.
  • The conflict has caused heavy casualties for Russia and economic strain, leading to cuts in defense spending.
  • The European Union has frozen €210 billion in Russian assets to support Ukraine's war effort.