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“Some of Ukraine’s strongest defensive positions are in Donetsk, and ceding those defenses would position Russia to reattack in the future from a much more advantageous position,” said David Shimer, who led Ukraine policy on the White House National Security Council during the Biden administration.
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David Shimer said Ukraine's strongest defensive positions are in Donetsk
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David Shimer
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2025-08-18",
    "person": "David Shimer",
    "region": "Donetsk",
    "country": "Ukraine",
    "organization": "White House National Security Council"
}
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September 11, 2025 at 8:32 PM (4 days ago)
Last Updated
September 11, 2025 at 8:32 PM (4 days ago)

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Putin proposed Ukraine cede Donbas to Russia in exchange for a ceasefire. Trump may pressure Zelensky to accept, despite Ukrainian opposition and constitutional barriers.

Russia-Ukraine War
International Relations
Geopolitics
Donald Trump
Vladimir Putin
Volodymyr Zelensky
Peace Negotiations
Territorial Disputes

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