Published: Feb 02, 2026, 11:36 IST | Updated: Feb 02, 2026, 11:36 IST
The spotlight is on Ukraine’s Donbas region as Moscow demands that Kyiv’s forces step back from the frontlines, framing the move as a key condition for peace, Ukrainian officials and international observers warn the demand could have major implications for sovereignty, security, and future negotiations, analysts say Donbas remains central to any settlement in the Russia-Ukraine war.