Russia's deadline to capture Donbas slips again as military asks for more time, Ukraine says
"They have already postponed the deadlines for reaching the oblast's administrative borders 15 times," Deputy Presidential Office head Pavlo Palisa said.
Ukrainian Deputy Head of the President's Office, Pavlo Palisa, announced on his Telegram channel that Russia has set a new deadline to capture the Donetsk region by the end of 2026, with the Russian military requesting an extension to March 31, 2027. During a meeting with U.S. President's special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the Ukrainian leadership discussed Russia's plans and the reasons why they remain on paper.
The negotiations also covered enemy air attacks and the use of jet-powered drones, with Palisa emphasizing that Russia lacks technological breakthroughs for these weapons, as they merely utilize finished products transferred from other countries. Palisa assured that new interceptors are being developed to protect Ukrainian cities, stating that military aid from partners directly translates into saved lives for both Ukrainian soldiers and civilians.
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