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Ukraine says fate of Donbas rests in battleground city

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the fate of the whole Donbas region hinges on the "very fierce" battle with Russian troops for the flashpoint

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  1. Los Angeles Times

    Fate of Ukraine's Donbas on the line in fight for key city, Zelensky warns (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    The Ukrainian president called the city of Severodonetsk the epicenter of his country's confrontation with Russia, which is now in its 16th week.

  2. Digital Journal

    Ukraine says fate of Donbas rests in battleground city (opens Digital Journal)

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    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the fate of the whole Donbas region hinges on the "very fierce" battle with Russian troops for the flashpoint

  3. NBC 6 South Florida

    Zelenskyy Says Severodonetsk Battle May Determine Fate of East Ukraine; UN Warns of Global Food Catastrophe (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the battle for Severodonetsk may decide the outcome of the east of Ukraine.

  4. Deutsche Welle

    Ukraine: Zelenskyy says 'fate of Donbas' being decided in key city — live updates | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the "fierce battle" for the eastern city of Sievierodonetsk is one of the hardest in the entire war. DW has the latest.

  5. NBC Chicago

    Zelenskyy Says Battle for Severodonetsk May Determine Fate of East Ukraine; Russian Forces Targeting South of Izium (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the battle for Severodonetsk may decide the outcome of the east of Ukraine.

  6. CNN

    Live updates: Russia's war in Ukraine (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Ukrainian forces are considering pulling back to more fortified positions as the battle for the key eastern city of Severodonetsk continues. Follow here for live updates.

  7. CNN

    Zelensky: Fate of Ukraine's Donbas is being decided in Severodonetsk as "fierce battle" continues (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    The next winter will be the "most difficult" since Ukraine gained independence, President Volodymyr Zelensky warned, as Russia's invasion brings the threat of an energy crisis. Follow here for live updates.

  8. New York Times

    Ukraine Live Updates: ‘The Fate of Our Donbas Is Being Decided,’ Zelensky Says of Sievierodonetsk (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    From across the river in a twin city, the danger to outgunned Ukrainian forces is clear. The city is burning, and small-arms fire from street-to-street combat echoes across the water.

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  10. The Times of Israel

    Ukraine ‘holding on’ in key Donbas towns against Russian offensive (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Russia concentrates its firepower on Severodonetsk, which Moscow now mostly controls; Zelensky says progress made in other areas of Ukraine

  11. Deutsche Welle

    Ukraine says troops holding on in Sievierodonetsk — live updates | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The Ukrainian military said it is repelling Russian attacks near the key Donbas city of Sievierodonetsk. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin has compared himself to Peter the Great. DW has the latest.

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