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UN Upholds Ukraine's Integrity; Tensions with Russia Escalate

1/30/2026

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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres stated January 29 that self-determination cannot be applied to Crimea and Donbas, upholding Ukraine's territorial integrity.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov reiterated Russia's demand that Ukraine withdraw its forces from Donbas for a ceasefire.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy affirmed Ukraine's commitment to territorial integrity and to the Ukrainian people's consent on regional decisions.
Zelenskyy warned against hastily organizing a referendum amid the ongoing conflict.

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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres stated January 29 that self-determination cannot be applied to Crimea and Donbas, upholding Ukraine's territorial integrity.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov reiterated Russia's demand that Ukraine withdraw its forces from Donbas for a ceasefire.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy affirmed Ukraine's commitment to territorial integrity and to the Ukrainian people's consent on regional decisions.
Zelenskyy warned against hastily organizing a referendum amid the ongoing conflict.