Kremlin’s Grip on Donbas Signals Long-Term Occupation Despite Peace Talks

As the world watches the fragile ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine, a troubling reality emerges: Moscow has no intention of relinquishing its hold on eastern Ukraine’s strategic industrial heartland, the Donbas region. Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov recently confirmed that even if peace talks succeed, Russian police and the National Guard will remain entrenched in Donbas to enforce Moscow’s version of "order." This is not merely a military occupation; it is a direct challenge to Ukrainian sovereignty and a stark warning about Russia's long-term ambitions. Is This Peace or Permanent Kremlin Control? Ushakov’s statement that there might be “no troops”...