Vehicles used by Latvian volunteers to evacuate nearly 4,000 wounded soldiers from the Donbas region in Ukraine are being exhibited by the "Ganta fonds" organization in Latvia.

The Russian Orthodox Church has launched an initiative, 'Patriarchal Humanitarian Mission: Together we help people in Donbas,' encouraging faithful Russians to volunteer in occupied Ukrainian territories.

The Ukrainian army has claimed a significant military success in Donetsk, describing it as the "first operation of its kind in modern history." This achievement was reportedly accomplished through minimal but precise actions.

Ukraine's 3rd Army Corps released drone footage of the Donbas Arena in occupied Donetsk and showcased strikes against Russian forces in the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts.

Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) has exposed new Russian propaganda spreading false claims about 'secret laboratories' near Donbas, allegedly developing 'artificially enhanced tuberculosis pathogens.'

Ukraine is developing and strengthening new drone defenses on the Donbas front to intercept Russian drones before they strike. This effort is in response to the feared "Rubicon units," an elite Russian center known for its deadly attacks.

According to Financial Times sources, Putin's military leaders have convinced him that the entire Donbas region can be conquered by autumn, a claim analysts say is far from the reality on the battlefield.

George Ivanchenko, a young Ukrainian photographer who lost a limb in a drone attack in the Donbas region, is capturing intimate moments of his personal journey of recovery and reconstruction.

Ukrainian military intelligence reports that Russia is preparing a new ground offensive in southeastern Ukraine, aiming to conquer the entire Donbas region by September.

Ukraine is reportedly losing faith in American security guarantees while maintaining a firm hold on the Donbas region.

Despite being described as the deadliest war zone on Earth, residents in Ukraine's Donbas region continue their daily lives, repairing roads, shopping, and taking buses, often unfazed by nearby explosions.

President Zelensky expressed skepticism regarding Russia's intentions, stating that their objective is not solely Donbas, despite demands for Ukraine to withdraw from the region within two months to end the war.

Let's be honest - the situation is not good

With tensions over the establishment of the Kapčiamiestis polygon subsiding, serious consideration is now being given to how to integrate residents of the Suwałki Corridor who were alienated by the issue into Lithuania's civil society.

Ukrainian media reports indicate that the US and Russia are pressing Ukraine to concede the Donbas region, with the US threatening to withdraw from negotiations if no progress is made, as Ukrainians prepare for the conflict to last several more years.

Reports indicate that heavy fighting is currently taking place in Ukraine's Donbas region.

President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Brigadier General Denys Prokopenko, known as 'Redis,' to discuss the implementation of initiatives announced during Zelensky's recent trip to Donbas.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said a withdrawal of Ukraine's forces from Donbas would not end the Russo-Ukrainian war and would instead enable Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin to keep as many as one million troops, rebuild his forces and attack Ukraine again.

Like our earlier reports on the combat situation in Ukraine, this article reviews recent battlefield developments based on open-source information.

The Kremlin claims it wants to continue peace negotiations and prefers a diplomatic solution, but simultaneously insists on territorial demands for the entire Donbas region, which Kyiv rejects.

Russia is reportedly prepared to halt negotiations with Ukraine unless Kyiv agrees to territorial concessions, particularly in the Donetsk region. The next round of talks, scheduled for March 4-5, could be decisive for a peace agreement.

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South African authorities said in November that they had received "distress calls" from 17 men who were trapped on the front line in Ukraine's Donbas region after being tricked into joining mercenary

Per il 48% Zelensky dovrebbe cedere la parte del Donbass occupata dai russi. Pessimismo sui negoziati

SEO description: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Washington is mistaken to believe Russia would stop its invasion if Kyiv ceded more territory, stressing Moscow cannot be trusted and urgi

Predsednik Ukrajine Volodimir Zelenski izjavio je u intervjuu za BBC da je ruski predsednik Vladimir Putin već započeo treći svetski rat i da mora bit

Even after the third round of talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States in Geneva, no significant progress has emerged; the main dispute revolves primarily around territory. Russia claims the Donbas region, which Ukraine...

Les Etats-Unis et la Russie demandent à l'Ukraine d'entièrement retirer ses troupes de sa région orientale du Donbass pour mettre fin à la guerre, a déclaré vendredi Volodymyr Zelensky dans un entreti

Ambassador Linas Linkevičius states that Ukraine, through its strikes on Russia, is clearly demonstrating that it holds more cards, and Russia's hope for US approval to annex Donbas has been dashed.

Bohdan Zujakov from Kramatorsk is actively evacuating civilians from the most dangerous areas of Donbas, despite having lost a colleague and carrying shrapnel from past incidents.

A debate examines whether recent actions by Putin, such as the absence of tanks in the May 9 parade and the inclusion of North Korean troops, along with Ukrainian gains in Donbass, indicate a potential turning point in the war.

Russian forces are systematically destroying the city of Druzhkivka in Donbas, where remaining residents, mostly elderly and poor, are enduring dire conditions without electricity or water under constant bombardment.

General Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, stated on Tuesday that Russian invasion troops in Ukraine are advancing towards the "fortified belt" in Donbas, having conquered 1,700 square kilometers this year.

Analysts have described the Donbas belt of fortress cities, including Kostiantynivka, Druzhkivka, Sloviansk, and Kramatorsk, as Russia's most coveted objective in Ukraine, a territory it demands without a fight and which forms the backbone of Ukraine's eastern defense.

Kaja Kallas, the European Union's chief diplomat, has asserted that Russia's ambitions in the conflict extend beyond Donbas, suggesting that Russia is attempting to gain through negotiations what it has failed to achieve militarily on the battlefield.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from Donbas is a condition for providing US security guarantees and ending the war.

The documentary 'MARIINKA' by Belgian filmmaker Pieter-Jan De Pue has won the CPH:DOX Audience Award, offering audiences a look into the lives of young Ukrainians affected by a decade of conflict in the Donbas region.

Ukrainian President Zelensky has stated that US security guarantees for Ukraine are contingent upon the country's withdrawal from the Donbas region.

A remote country road has become the most crucial remaining supply route for the Ukrainian front in Donbass, serving as a lifeline for both civilians and the military despite the inherent dangers of every journey due to poor conditions and drone threats.

An Austrian politician warns against using 'playing war' as a strategy for election victory, stating that Oberwart should not become like Donbass.

Ukraine is transferring its drone warfare expertise from Donbas to US bases in the Middle East, leveraging its combat experience into diplomatic and strategic capital, with President Zelenskyy visiting the region.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated he will never abandon Donbas and the 200,000 Ukrainians living there, even with security guarantees from allies, as the war continues for its 1,470th day.

The trilateral negotiations are aimed at ending the war, so they must continue.

Russia is reportedly circumventing Western sanctions by using companies registered in tax havens to purchase and export petroleum products and coal from occupied Donbas globally.

According to Foreign Policy, after four years of war, Russian President Vladimir Putin's actions in Ukraine represent one of the greatest failures in political history, as he has neither subdued Ukraine nor fully captured Donbas, while attempts to intimidate Europe have also failed.

Luís Tomé admite não conseguir vislumbrar uma saída para este conflito. O investigador em RI considera esta intervenção um fracasso para a Rússia, que em 4 anos não conseguiu controlar todo o Donbass.

Rusija je na današnji dan pre četiri godine pokrenula "specijalnu vojnu operaciju" u Ukrajini, uz obrazloženje predsednika Vladimira Putina da odgovara na "molbu Donbasa za pomoć" i štiti stanovništvo

​Los drones rusos hostigan a la poca población que queda en esta localidad del Donbass y llevan a los militares ucranianos a proteger la línea de frente guarecidos en búnkers

From 2014 to 2022, eight years of armed conflict in the Donbas region marked the first act of Russia's war of aggression; the full-scale invasion was the second. If Vladimir Putin is not stopped, a th

The war in Ukraine has evolved into a conflict of microchips and mud, with Ukrainian soldiers in Donbas using Kalashnikovs to defend against daily swarms of Russian drones.

Despite difficulties on the battlefield, Ukraine’s armed forces succeeded in disrupting Russia’s large-scale offensive plans in 2025, including preventing the capture of the entire Donbas as well as territories in three regions, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, believes.

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 20 - An allegedly pro-Russian Italian journalist has been released after being detained in Turkey Thursday, the Italian foreign ministry confirmed Friday. Andrea Lucidi has reported frequently from Ukraine's Donbass region reflecting the positions of the occupying Russian forces, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has said. He had been held in Turkey without charge. (ANSA). Read article...

Analysts report significant losses for the Russian army and minimal territorial gains as another Ukrainian city, a once-important railway hub, faces the threat of falling, forming part of the strategic defense line in northern Donbas.

A report from the front lines in Donbas, including Chasiv Yar, Konstantinovka, Sloviansk, and Kramatorsk, details Ukraine's preparations for an anticipated Russian summer offensive after four years of war.

Analysts suggest that Russia's slow advance in Donbas is weakening the Kremlin's position, prompting Moscow to intensify air strikes on Ukrainian cities.

Military analyst Ogorec suggests that recent Russian attacks could be a prelude to a large-scale offensive towards Kramatorsk and Sloviansk, potentially marking the end of the battle for Donbas.

Western analysts are now suggesting that Russia is incapable of achieving a breakthrough in Ukraine, despite earlier promises to capture Donbas by autumn, indicating the situation may be turning in Ukraine's favor.

A Kramatorsk native, Viktor, expresses his resolve to stay in Donbas despite four years of Russian attempts to conquer the region, which has seen dozens of villages leveled, while major cities like Sloviansk and Kramatorsk continue to resist.

Reports indicate intense combat on the front lines, with 210 combat clashes recorded. Heavy fighting is specifically concentrated in the Donbas region.

A personal account reflects on childhood experiences in Donbas, including sitting on a tank and singing about the "Great Patriotic War," and what was taught about conflict during that time.

Moscow is making slow advances in Donbas but suffering significant casualties, leading an expert to describe the situation as a stalemate with increasing pressure on both sides.

Igor Gretskiy, a research fellow, argues that parallels between Estonia and Ukraine regarding the 'Donbas scenario' are unconvincing, as Ukraine in spring 2014 and Estonia today differ fundamentally.

Ukrainian President Zelensky has publicly rejected a 'Donnyland' proposal concerning a portion of the Donbas region, stating it is 'Not Putinland'.

A DW reporter visited Donbas, where the Russian army is advancing towards Kostiantinivka with the goal of full occupation. The report highlights the experiences of people still living and fighting in the area and neighboring cities.

A report details the daily life on the Donbass front in Ukraine, described as the deadliest war zone on Earth, where residents continue to live, repair roads, shop, and commute despite constant explosions.

As the US Secretary of State and Ukrainian President reportedly clash, Russia has intensified its military pressure in Donbas, with Vladimir Putin signaling no end to fighting and seeking funds from oligarchs to reach the region's borders.

The United States is reportedly exerting strong pressure on Ukraine to withdraw its military forces from the Donetsk region, parts of which Kyiv still controls.

Russia has reportedly threatened Estonia with a hybrid invasion, as social media in the Baltic state spreads news of a new separatist uprising by the Russian-speaking minority along the Narva river, drawing parallels to the Donbass conflict.

Russian President Putin is reportedly receiving an embellished reality regarding the Russian military's achievements in Donbas, with Moscow-appointed officials claiming significant territorial gains in Donetsk Oblast.

A group of Ukrainian musicians, 'Daughters of Donbas,' is touring globally to raise awareness about thousands of Ukrainian children kidnapped by Russia.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Ukrainian troops will not withdraw from Donbas and will not abandon the approximately 200,000 Ukrainians living there.

President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the negotiations do not involve trading small territories on the borders of certain regions for the whole territory of Donbas.

Russia is likely to leave peace talks if Ukraine does not agree to withdraw its troops from the whole of Donbas.

Reports suggest that British and French officials are considering Ukraine going nuclear out of desperation to retain control of Donbass.

Ukrainian soldiers in the Donbas region face daily challenges and dangers, transitioning from civilian life to military service for an indefinite period.

Rusija je na današnji dan pre četiri godine pokrenula "specijalnu vojnu operaciju" u Ukrajini, uz obrazloženje predsednika Vladimira Putina da odgovara na "molbu Donbasa za pomoć" i štiti stanovništvo

NA ČETVRTU godišnjicu ruske invazije, analitičar Vlatko Cvrtila objašnjava zašto se kraj rata ne nazire. Pregovori su u zastoju zbog suprotstavljenih pozicija, a pritisak na Kijev za ustupke raste.

Recent trilateral talks between the US, Russia, and Ukraine in Geneva reportedly included discussions on establishing a 40-kilometer free economic zone in Donbas, possibly under the supervision of a US President Donald Trump Peace Council.

A report from the heart of Donbas, the Ukrainian territory most coveted by the Kremlin, highlights the ongoing conflict and strategic importance of the region.