"Russia's Ministry of Defence stated that its forces have taken full control of the Luhansk region, suggesting a significant advance in their ongoing military operations in Ukraine."
"The Kremlin reiterated its demand for Ukrainian forces to withdraw from Donetsk, a request that Kyiv has consistently dismissed as unrealistic and unacceptable."
"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed surprise that anyone could believe Russia could conquer the remainder of the Donbas within the proposed two-month timeframe."
Russia's Ministry of Defence announced full control of the Luhansk region, a significant area in eastern Ukraine. The ministry also reported control over villages in Kharkiv and Zaporizhia regions. Luhansk and Donetsk are part of the Donbas area, with over 99 percent of Luhansk under Russian control since 2022. The Kremlin demands Ukrainian withdrawal from Donetsk, which Ukraine rejects. President Zelenskyy expressed skepticism about Russia's ability to conquer the Donbas and emphasized the need for a diplomatic solution, agreeing to a ceasefire only at current front lines.
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