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  Why Donbas region is at center of Russia-Ukraine war and Putin's biggest ambition

  World | August 19, 2025 14:44 IST

  The Donbas has long been the most Russian-leaning region of Ukraine, home to a significant Russian-speaking population. Even a decade ago, many residents expressed strong resentment toward the distant government in Kyiv.

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  Russia's 12th aid convoy reaches Ukraine

  World | January 31, 2015 16:31 IST

  Moscow: Russia's 12th humanitarian aid convoy to the east Ukrainian Donbass region has reached there, Moscow's emergencies ministry said on Saturday.The convoy consists of 170 trucks and carries over 1,500 tonnes of relief supplies, including