Why Russia Won’t Agree to Peace Without Ukraine’s ‘Fortress Belt’
Why Russia Won’t Agree to Peace Without Ukraine’s ‘Fortress Belt’
Territory has emerged as the central stumbling block to a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. The initial U.S.-led proposal calls for Kyiv to surrender the "Fortress Belt," the fortified strip of land that forms the backbone of the country's defenses. Ukraine’s leaders cannot accept this. Illustration: Jason Boone
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