Ukraine Recaptures 300 Square Kilometers in Southern Counteroffensive
Despite pressure from the United States and Russia to cede territory, Ukrainian forces have recently liberated approximately 300 square kilometers in southern Ukraine. President Zelensky stated that both Washington and Moscow continue to insist on Kyiv relinquishing the Donbas region as a condition for ending the war. However, Ukraine has repeatedly rejected this demand, viewing such a concession as a move that would embolden further Russian aggression and has vowed not to sign a peace deal that does not deter future invasions.