Trump says Ukraine's Donbas region will have to be 'cut up' to end the Russian invasion
Summary
Former President Donald Trump suggested that Ukraine's Donbas region should remain mostly under Russian control to end the ongoing conflict. Recent Ukrainian drone strikes have targeted major Russian energy facilities near Kazakhstan, intensifying hostilities.
Key Points
- Donald Trump proposed that the Donbas region of Ukraine be 'cut up,' largely leaving it under Russian control to end the conflict.
- Ukrainian drones attacked the Orenburg gas processing plant in Russia, leading to fires and operational suspension.
- The Orenburg plant processes significant volumes of gas from Kazakhstan and Russia and is operated by Gazprom.
- Russia has adapted aerial-guided bombs for deeper strikes on Ukrainian residential areas, including Kharkiv.
- Russian air defenses claim to have shot down numerous Ukrainian drones, while Ukraine reports a high number of incoming Russian drones.
- Trump indicated Ukraine might need to concede territory for peace and is set to meet Vladimir Putin in Budapest soon.
