Russian forces advance in Ukraine's east in lead-u... France 24

Russian forces advance in Ukraine's east in lead-up to Trump-Putin talks

France 24 August 12, 2025

Russian troops have broken through Ukraine's lines in the Donetsk region, open-source data showed on Tuesday, threatening the mining town of Dobropillia. The sudden advance comes just days ahead of planned talks between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Friday. FRANCE 24's correspondent in Kyiv, Emmanuelle Chaze, tells us more.

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