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Ukraine says Putin ordered capture of Donbas by December 31

An official from Ukraine's presidential office said Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the military to seize Donbas by December 31. The report is an attributed claim and provides no confirmation of a new offensive or operational change.

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A reported deadline could intensify fighting and pressure around a strategically important area of Ukraine.

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  1. Putin orders military to seize Donbas by Dec 31 – Ukrainian President Office official ↗en.interfax.com.ua · Recorded source date: Aug 29, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC

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