Can Ukraine beat Russia in Donbas?

‘Fate of the country’ could be decided by war in the eastern region, Kyiv says

Ukrainian troops on the frontline in Donbas
Ukrainian troops on the front line in Donbas
(Image credit: Wolfgang Schwan/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Russian troops are close to surrounding two key cities in Donbas, a Ukrainian official has said, warning the outcome of the ongoing fighting will decide the “fate of the country”.

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