How long will it take before Russian and Ukraine reach a ceasefire deal? This question is a trans-Atlantic problem lingering on for over three years. Russia wants Ukraine to surrender the Donbas region for fighting to stop. Will Zelenskyy agree to this condition? Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is greeted by US President Donald Trump (left) upon arrival at the White House West Wing in Washington, DC, on August 18, 2025. (Photo: Alex Wroblewski/AFP) As efforts continue for direct talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Donbas region of Ukraine has come into the spotlight....