Who does Donbass belong to?

Both republics went unrecognized internationally until their recognition by Russia in 2022. The conflict rendered the Donbas split between Ukrainian-held territory, constituting about two-thirds of the region, and separatist-held territory, constituting about one-third.

Is Donbas Russian?

Donbas is predominantly Russian-speaking and after Russia seized Crimea in 2014, its proxy forces captured more than a third of Ukraine’s east in a war that never came to an end. The Russian proxies created so-called people’s republics that nobody recognised and Russia now plans to capture the rest of the east.

Is Luhansk under Ukrainian control?

The northern part of Luhansk Oblast has remained under Ukrainian control since 2014–2015. The territory controlled by the LPR is mostly, but not completely, coincident with the right (southern) bank of the Donets.

Is Donbass part of Ukraine or Russia?

The Donbas was not part of Ukraine during its brief spell of independence in 1918 but it was incorporated into the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic after the Russian Civil War. More and more Russians came into the region during the Soviet period.

What is Ukraine known for producing?

Ukraine and Russia both play a major role in global food markets. They are net exporters of several of the leading cereal crops: wheat, maize (corn), and barley. Both are also dominant exporters of sunflower oil, one of the world’s dominant vegetable oils.

Is Luhansk a country now?

Until 2014, Luhansk was the capital and administrative center of Luhansk Oblast, but was captured and is currently serving as the capital of the LPR, and the Ukrainian government has since relocated the Oblast’s administrative center to Sievierodonetsk….Luhansk.

Luhansk Луганськ
Website	http://gorod-lugansk.com

How many Russian generals have died in Ukraine?

During its war in Ukraine, Russia’s top military leadership has proven to be particularly vulnerable, experts say. Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has claimed that 12 Russian generals have been killed since the invasion began in late February.