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related 2.00 — strongly supporting 3 facts

The Kremlin is directly involved in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, as evidenced by its territorial demands regarding the Donbas region [1], its management of diplomatic negotiations [2], and its strategic military mobilization toward the Ukrainian border [3].

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War in Ukraine | Global Conflict Tracker - Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org Council on Foreign Relations 3 facts
claimCommercial satellite imagery, social media posts, and published intelligence from November and December 2021 showed Russian armor, missiles, and other heavy weaponry moving toward Ukraine without official explanation from the Kremlin.
claimThe Kremlin stated there was a "situational pause" in negotiations with Ukraine, noting that no Russian delegation participated in the talks held in Florida.
claimThe Kremlin asserts that territorial control remains a fundamental requirement for any agreement to end the war in Ukraine, with Vladimir Putin insisting that Russia must secure the entire Donbas region.