Foreign Policy

The Battle for Pokrovsk: A Crucial Test of Ukrainian Resolve and Russia’s Ambitions

By National Security Desk | November 7, 2025

As Russia inches closer to seizing Pokrovsk, this battle exposes the high stakes behind Moscow’s Donbas campaign and the urgent need for decisive American support to uphold Ukraine’s sovereignty.

The ongoing fight for Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine is not just a desperate struggle for a city; it is a pivotal moment that underscores the broader contest between American values of freedom and Russia’s relentless push to erode national sovereignty on Europe’s doorstep. Why Does Pokrovsk Matter Beyond Its Borders? Russia’s incremental advances in Donetsk—seizing more than 70% of Pokrovsk according to Ukrainian commanders—are emblematic of Vladimir Putin’s calculated strategy to claim the entire Donbas region. But this is far from just another battlefield loss. Such territorial gains serve as powerful propaganda tools designed to pressure Western powers, particularly the...

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