Occupation of Ukrainian Donbas Threatens to Become an Economic Quagmire for Vladimir Putin
amsterdam February 7, 2025 08:06The Donbas region, including Donetsk and Luhansk provinces, faces economic challenges under Russian occupation.
The Donbas region, including Donetsk and Luhansk provinces, faces economic challenges under Russian occupation.
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