Cyprus Times

Russia's Ultimatum for Peace: Ukraine Must Surrender Donbas

Published December 29, 2025, 13:08
Russia's Ultimatum for Peace: Ukraine Must Surrender Donbas

The Kremlin stated on Monday that Ukraine must withdraw its troops from the part of Donbas that it still controls, as one of the required conditions for peace. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov also stated that a telephone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is not currently under discussion. At the same time, a telephone conversation between Putin and Trump is expected soon. Russia currently controls approximately one-fifth of Ukraine, including Crimea, which it annexed in 2014, about 90% of Donbas, and parts of other regions.