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Ukrainians cope with uncertainty on Donetsk front line

Anna Pshemyska | Nimisha Jaiswal in eastern Ukraine
December 26, 2025

DW traveled to Ukraine's occupied Donetsk region to speak with residents living under Russian aggression since 2014. After a decade of conflict, many say they remain resolved to hold on to their freedom.

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When leaving isn't simple, life goes on in cities near the front line across Ukraine's Donetsk region. In peace talks, the area remains a key sticking point in efforts to end the war between Ukraine and Russia.

Attention is now on Moscow, which has yet to respond to a new US-backed 20-point peace proposal.

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