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Rubio Says Donetsk Territory in Last Major Hurdle in Ukraine Talks

The territorial dispute over Donetsk complicates peace talks, with 90% of the region under Russian control, U.S.-mediated negotiations continue to seek resolution.

  • On Jan 28, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said U.S.-mediated talks are actively working to reconcile Donetsk, calling the dispute very difficult to resolve.
  • Putin's demand that Kyiv cede territory led to a major stalemate as President Vladimir Putin says Donetsk is part of Russia's `historical lands` and demands Ukraine surrender the 20% it still holds of Donetsk, about 5,000 sq km.
  • Moscow controls 90% of the Donbas region, which includes Donetsk, while most countries recognize Donetsk as part of Ukraine.
  • The Financial Times reported that Washington told Kyiv it must sign a peace deal with Russia to receive U.S. security guarantees, while Kyiv faces mounting Trump administration pressure to concede.
  • More discussions are expected next Sunday in Abu Dhabi, and a U.S. diplomat said there might be a U.S. presence though Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will not participate.
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Reuters broke the news in United Kingdom on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
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