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Kremlin demands Ukraine withdraw from Donbas, signals intransigence on territorial demands
The Kremlin stated that Ukrainian forces should have already withdrawn from the Donbas region, framing continued occupation as preventing conflict resolution. This reflects Russia's maximalist territorial position and suggests limited flexibility in any negotiation framework. The statement indicates the Kremlin views Donbas control as a non-negotiable prerequisite for ceasefire discussions.