PoliticsKremlin dismisses proposal for Donbas free economic zone

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov rejected a U.S.-backed proposal for a free economic zone in Donbas under a potential peace deal, saying Russia considers the region its territory and that third-party administration is unlikely. Volodymyr Zelensky said the broader plan also included a ceasefire and a third-party-administered buffer zone.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-08-25 14:09Original