The Latest Breaking News from Donbass

Ukraine's long-awaited counteroffensive has finally begun - but why now and to what end?

A few days into the news that the Ukrainian army has recaptured territorities from the Russian occupying forces, Kyiv’s counteroffensive still has plenty to intrigue us. Announced in autumn 2022, this summer 2023 campaign has been a long time coming. So much so that it almost came to seem like…

The Conversation · Jun 14, 2023

US Navy veteran under investigation in connection to Pentagon documents leak

‘Donbass Devushka’ identity is run by numerous administrators, claims veteran

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

Space Rocket With Separatist DPR And LPR Flags Takes To Launchpad Ahead Of Trip To ISS

These images show a space rocket bearing flags of the separatist Luhansk and Donetsk People’s Republics at Russia’s famous Baikonur launchpad before it takes off for the International Space Station.

Zenger · Jun 3, 2022

VIDEO: Rocket Scam: Russian Fighter Takes Off On Sortie And Comes Back With Missiles Unused

Zenger news obtained the film from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of the Russian Federation on Tuesday, May 10.

Zenger · May 12, 2022

Full transcript: Russia President Vladimir Putin's Victory Day speech

Below is a full English-language transcript of Vladimir Putin's May 9 speech at a military parade in Moscow’s Red Square marking the anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. For an analysis of his remarks, click here.

The Times of India · May 10, 2022

VIDEO: Field Of Fire: Russian Tank Blasts Unseen Targets In Ukrainian Field

The Kremlin now says the operation's aim is to "protect Donbass".

Zenger · May 9, 2022

Russia has launched its offensive in Ukraine's east, says Zelensky

Russia's anticipated new offensive in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region has begun, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Monday. Ukraine's top security official said earlier that Russia had launched the "second phase" of the war, with Russian forces attempting to break through defences in the Donetsk, Luhansk and Kharkiv regions but had…

France 24 · Apr 17, 2022

Putin building Russian troops to outnumber Ukrainians '5 to 1' and takeover east

Russian forces are regrouping on their side of the border with Ukraine, in areas in the east of the country, as experts predict the battle for the Donbass region to start soon

Daily Mirror · Apr 13, 2022

Ukraine 'looking for peace without delay' and Donbass compromise - President Zelensky's full speech in English

President Zelensky said Ukraine could adopt a neutral status as part of a peace deal with Russia.

Wales Online · Mar 27, 2022

Ukraine willing to be neutral, says Russia wants to split nation

Ukraine is willing to become neutral and compromise over the status of the eastern Donbass region as part of a peace deal, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, even as another top Ukrainian official accused Russia of aiming to carve the country in two.

Reuters · Mar 27, 2022