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Putin Claims Russia Will Take Full Control of Donbas Region by Force or Withdrawal. President Putin insists Russia will gain full control over Ukraine's Donbas region, either through military action or by Ukrainian withdrawal. Putin emphasizes that Ukraine must either leave the Donbas or face Russian military control in an interview with India Today. The conflict in Donbas has lasted for years, with Russian-backed separatists fighting Ukrainian forces in the region since 2014. Ukraine strongly rejects Putin’s demands, maintaining that it will not cede territory to Russia in exchange for peace. As of now, Russia controls over 19% of Ukraine, including Crimea, Luhansk, and most of Donetsk, but parts of Donetsk remain under Ukrainian control. Putin reiterates that Russia expects U.S. recognition of its control over Donbas, a region annexed by Russia following controversial referenda in 2022. U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Putin in Moscow, marking continued dialogue between the U.S. and Russia over potential peace negotiations. Putin describes his meeting with the U.S. envoys as "very useful," acknowledging some U.S. proposals on the conflict and signaling ongoing talks.
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