Zelensky rules out ceding Donbas region as Russians make fresh advance

Published: 8/12/2025
Zelensky rules out ceding Donbas region as Russians make fresh advance
President Zelensky of Ukraine has rejected any Russian proposal to surrender the Donbas region in exchange for peace, voicing concerns about potential future attacks. As Russia advances near Dobropillia, Zelensky vows to defeat the attacking units. With Putin meeting Trump in Alaska, fears arise over potential demands by Russia to redraw Ukraine's borders, despite Zelensky's firm stance on preserving Ukrainian territory.