Russia Doesn’t Hold Nearly All of Donetsk, Sybiha Says as Ukraine Awaits Reply on Ceasefire Proposals

Ukraine still controls roughly 20% of the Donetsk region, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said, rejecting Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s claim that Kyiv holds only 10%.

Sybiha also confirmed that Ukraine has submitted specific ceasefire proposals to international partners and is awaiting a response from Moscow, RBC-Ukraine reported.

Addressing the diplomatic initiatives, Sybiha stated that Ukraine has presented its own frameworks regarding ceasefire measures, focusing on security in the Black Sea and the protection of energy infrastructure.

The diplomatic messaging presented during talks in Abu Dhabi centers on achieving de-escalation, establishing a ceasefire, and securing long-term security guarantees. Sybiha noted that a direct meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian leader Vladimir Putin could significantly accelerate the process of ending Russia’s war against Ukraine.

The minister also addressed numerical claims regarding territory in eastern Ukraine. Independent analysis from monitoring groups like DeepState indicates that Ukrainian forces maintain control over about 20% of the Donetsk region.

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This assessment follows recent military developments near Lyman, where Ukrainian counteroffensive actions disrupted planned Russian operations aimed at surrounding key cities including Sloviansk, Kramatorsk, Druzhkivka, and Kostiantynivka. Official figures from the Ukrainian Armed Forces report the liberation of 277 square kilometers and 16 settlements.

Despite these updates, Russian statements continue to allege that their forces have captured approximately 6,500 square kilometers and 310 settlements since the start of 2026, while claiming rapid progress across the entire frontline.

Previously, Russian military forces created artificial intelligence-generated deepfake videos to fake victories on the frontlines and claimed control over Ukrainian cities they did not hold, according to analysts and sources close to Russian leader Vladimir Putin cited by the Financial Times.

Analysts identified at least 35 videos from Russian units and military bloggers that appeared to have been generated or modified using AI technology. These fake reports created practical issues for Russian forces, driving commanders to order advances into areas from which their units had already retreated, which led to additional casualties.

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