‘Russian forces to stay in Donbas even after peace’
Amid ongoing tensions, Russia's strategy includes keeping its police and National Guard deployed in Ukraine's Donbas region to oversee this vital industrial area, regardless of any peace settlement. Kremlin advisor Yuri Ushakov warned that a ceasefire hinges on the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops first.
Amid ongoing tensions, Russia's strategy includes keeping its police and National Guard deployed in Ukraine's Donbas region to oversee this vital industrial area, regardless of any peace settlement. Kremlin advisor Yuri Ushakov warned that a ceasefire hinges on the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops first.
