US seeks Ukraine withdrawal from Donbas and establishment of free economic zone

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during a meeting with US officials about the proposed withdrawal of Ukrainian military forces from the Donbas region.

The Donbas, which includes the territories of Donetsk and Luhansk, has been a focal point of conflict since 2014, following Russia’s annexation of Crimea. This ongoing conflict has resulted in thousands of casualties and has strained Ukraine’s economy, making the US initiative particularly crucial at this juncture. The idea of creating a free economic zone … Read more