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Russia Rejects Zelensky's Referendum, Claims Donbas as Its Own
12/13/2025
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- Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov expressed discontent with Zelensky's referendum proposal during US-Ukraine talks.
- He asserted that 'the entire Donbas region belongs to Russia'.
- The remarks reflect Russia's firm stance on Donbas territorial integrity amid ongoing discussions.
- The remarks were made as Ushakov waited in Moscow for a Putin–Prabowo Subianto meeting on December 10, 2025.
