Our territories are illegally occupied. For the Russians, Donbas is a springboard for a future new offensive. If we leave Donbas of our own accord or under pressure, we will invite a third war.
On the recordAugust 12, 2025
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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cbsnews.comEditor's note · Context
Zelenskyy discusses the situation in Donbas and Ukraine's stance on territorial integrity.
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