Rubio denies Zelenskyy's claim of US demands for Donbas cession

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday denied Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s claim that the U.S. is demanding the cession of the Donbas region to Russia in exchange for security guarantees. Rubio stated, 'That’s a lie,' emphasizing that no such stipulation was made in negotiations. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions amid the 1,494-day conflict.

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