Ukraine has floated renaming part of Donbas as “Donnyland” to win over US President Donald Trump and push back against Russia, as stalled talks cloud the region’s future.

‘Donnyland’: Ukraine floats idea of renaming part of Donbas to flatter Trump

Ukraine has rejected the latest Donbas proposal reportedly put forward by the United States, as intense fighting continues along key frontlines in eastern Ukraine. The development highlights ongoing disagreements over conflict resolution terms, with Kyiv maintaining its stance on territorial integrity while clashes, artillery exchanges, and drone strikes persist across the contested region amid the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war.


Ukraine Rejects Latest Donbas Proposal From US, Fighting Intensifies on the Frontlines

Security guarantees for Kyiv and Donbas are reportedly at stake as the White House urges Ukrainian forces to withdraw from the Donbas region. Analysts warn that any military pullback could have serious implications for Ukraine’s defense and international security dynamics.

White House Pushes Kyiv to Pull Forces from Donbas Region

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has claimed that the United States promised Ukraine would give up the Donbas region as part of a potential peace deal. The statement comes amid ongoing diplomatic negotiations and rising tensions over the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Watch for reactions, analysis, and implications for the war.

Trump-Putin: Russian FM Says U.S. Has Promised Ukraine Will Give UP Donbas

#Gravitas | Russian President Vladimir Putin once again reiterated that capturing the entire Ukranian region of Donbas remains Russia’s top priority. Putin made these statements during the Eastern Economic Forum held in Vladivostok, Russia, on Thursday.

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin goes for kill: whole of Donbas

While Ukraine has launched an incursion into Russia's the border region of Kursk Russian forces remain on the offensive along the central and southern parts of the contact line particularly in the Donbas region.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian offensive continues in Donbas region

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel may no longer be at the helm but she returned to headlines on Monday when her office said that the 68-year-old leader received a call in January from someone posing as Petro Poroshenko, Ukraine's ex-president.

Did Russian comedians posing as Ukraine leader call Angela Merkel? Here's what happened

Russia has claimed to have taken control of a village, which is north of the eastern Ukrainian town of Bakhmut where both nation’s forces are currently engaged in a heavy battle.

Russia claims to have seized village near Ukraine’s eastern Bakhmut town  

Following a months-long bloody battle, Ukrainian forces have pulled back from the eastern salt-mining Soledar town, in what can be seen as a triumph for the Russians after a series of setbacks since the invasion last year.

Ukraine pulls back from eastern Soledar town after months-long battle against Russians

According to reports, Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly told his new commander in Ukraine, General Valery Gerasimov, to seize the Donbas region by March.

Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly wants Donbas region seized by March

Russia may have taken “full control” of Ukraine’s salt-mining eastern town of Soledar, in the Donbas region, UK’s Ministry of Defence has claimed, adding that the mercenary Wagner Group and Russian troops have made significant advances in the past four days.

Russia likely in ‘control’ of Ukraine’s Soledar town, claims UK

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday (October 16) that heavy fighting is going on around two towns in Ukraine's Donbas region. "The key hot spots in Donbas are Soledar and Bakhmut," Zelensky said in his nightly video address.

Heavy fighting going on around two Donbas towns, says Zelensky

Ukraine continued their resurgence in the ongoing conflict with Russia as the resistance forces were able to recapture a village near the city of Lysychansk. The region of Luhansk has been under Russian control since early days of the invasion, but this was a significant victory for the Ukrainian military.

Ukrainian forces recapture village in Luhansk region as Russia loses control

Ukrainian troops are advancing along the strategic Oskil River, threatening Russian forces in the Donbas- the region Moscow has promised to conquer.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Ukrainian troops heads to Donbas region

Volodymyr Zelensky has told Ukrainians in an emotional speech to mark 31 years of independence that the country was reborn when Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24.

Ukraine marks Independence day six months after start of war

It has been several months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been raging on. Russian forces have been steadily expanding into Eastern and Southern Ukraine. The move comes as a retaliation to Ukraine for seeking military help from the United States.

Russian forces expand war aims; Russia goes beyond Eastern Donbas

The Ukraine-Russia war has now entered its sixth month and even after months of fighting, there is no end to the conflict in sight. As the war continues to rage, Russia is now gaining strong grounds in the eastern part of the conflict-ridden country. In the latest, Russian troops have reportedly made significant gains in part of the eastern Donbas region.

Russia ramps up attacks in eastern Ukraine, gains ground in Donbas region

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is showing no signs of any solution and Emergency Services of Ukraine said on Monday that a Russian shelling attack in the Donetsk region ended up claiming the lives of six people.

Six people killed in Donbas town Toretsk due to Russian shelling, Ukraine says

Russian president Vladimir Putin has dared the western allies to face Russia on the battlefield. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky called on the West to help with more supplies of military aid highlighting the need for more air defense systems.

Russia continues bid to encircle Donbas region, Zelensky calls for military aid

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered Russian soldiers to press on deeper into Donbas after Russian victory in Lysychansk. The city was last major town in Luhansk region in Ukrainian hands.

Fight on, Vladimir Putin tells Russian troops after capture of Luhansk

Russian forces have pounded Ukraine's second largest city Kharkiv and surrounding countryside with rockets killing at least 15 people. Medical workers are searching for more causalities in Debris.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia pounds Kharkiv & Eastern Donbas, Ukrainian soldiers fight back

Ukraine on Wednesday ignored the Russian ultimatum to surrender the city of Severodonetsk even as fears grow or the hundreds of civilians were trapped in the city's Azot chemical plant.

Battle for Severodonetsk: Kyiv ignores Russian call to surrender

The fight for Eastern Ukraine continues to intensify, and as per reports Russian forces captured 70% of Severodonetsk. Ukraine said 500 civilians are trapped in Azot Chemical plant. Meanwhile, Zelensky said Donbas battle will decide the course of war.

Ukraine under attack: Severodonetsk now the biggest fight for Ukraine

Russian forces have destroyed last bridge to the city of Severodonetsk which has seen a pitched battle between Russian and Ukrainian forces. Ukrainian officials were quoted by Reuters to report the destruction of the bridge that could have possibly served as an evacuation route for civilians.

Russia destroys last bridge out of key east Ukraine city

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