Foreign Policy

Putin’s Grim Gamble: The Brutal Battle for Northern Donetsk Threatens Regional Stability

By National Security Desk | December 12, 2025

As Vladimir Putin commands a bloody offensive to seize northern Donetsk, the world watches a conflict that not only endangers Ukraine but also threatens American interests by undermining global stability and fueling geopolitical chaos.

In a chilling escalation, Russian President Vladimir Putin has commanded his forces to capture northern Donetsk—the most heavily militarized region of Ukraine—in what promises to be the bloodiest chapter of this devastating war. This isn’t merely a proxy conflict unfolding thousands of miles away; it’s a direct threat to the international order and America's security. Why Is the Battle for Donetsk More Than Just Another Military Operation? Putin’s focus on Sloviansk, where pro-Russian insurgents ignited conflict back in April 2014, reveals more than just military ambition—it exposes a calculated attempt to rewrite history and impose Moscow’s will regardless of national...

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