A European intelligence chief said Russia could be satisfied territorially if it obtained the rest of Donetsk, but this would not fulfill its objective of overthrowing Zelenskyy's pro-Western government.
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Russia could be satisfied territorially if it obtained the rest of Donetsk, but would not fulfill its objective of overthrowing Zelensky's government
Russia might be satisfied with territorial gains if it captures the remainder of Donetsk Oblast
Capturing Donetsk Oblast would not allow Russia to achieve its objective of toppling Zelenskyy's pro-Western government
Kyiv cannot and will not legally recognize the territories as Russian. Zelensky said 'let’s stop where we stand' as a compromise.
If Russia receives the remaining part of Donetsk Oblast, it may be territorially satisfied
Territorial gains in Donetsk Oblast would not achieve Russia's goal of overthrowing Zelenskyy's pro-Western government
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