Understanding Putin's Strategic Interest in Ukraine's Donbas Region

Why does Russian President Vladimir Putin want Ukraine's Donbas region so badly? Putin's plans appears to be to take control of the remaining territory in the Donbas region to cement Russia's dominance over eastern Ukraine. Despite years of fierce battles and heavy losses, Putin continues to demand that Ukraine surrender the land it still holds. This report looks at what makes Donbas strategically and symbolically important — and why it remains central to the Kremlin’s goals in the Ukraine war.

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