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Soldier in camouflage with Russian flag near tire barricade — visual for news on FSB canceling border control near occupied Ukrainian regions

Abolition of the Border Zone: FSB Cancels Control on the Border with Occupied Regions of Ukraine

Politics 08/13/2026, 16:55
🚨 The Russian FSB is abolishing the border zone with occupied regions of Ukraine. 📍 Changes affect the Rostov and Voronezh regions, as well as Crimea. 📉 Moscow explains this by the "internal" status of the territories, but Kyiv rejects any concessions. 🇺🇦 Zelenskyy: Russia will not win. The majority of Ukrainians are against handing over Donbas. #Ukraine #War #FSB #Crimea #Politics
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KMIS bar chart showing the trend of Ukrainians' attitude towards peace terms in 2026: the majority finds them unacceptable.

The 2026 Paradox: Ukrainians Reject Losing Donbas, But Vote for a 'Freeze' — KMIS Data

Politics 08/07/2026, 15:12
📊 **The 2026 Paradox: Ukrainians Reject Losing Donbas, But Vote for a 'Freeze'** A fresh KIIS poll (August 7, 2026) shows an unexpected trend: ❌ **60% Against** handing over all of Donbas to Russia (growth from 57% in April). ✅ **59% FOR a 'Freeze'** along the front line with security guarantees. 🔥 **Kyiv became harder:** despite shelling, willingness to make concessions in the capital dropped to 26%. 🧱 **Youth:** 42% are ready for compromises, but this is less than in the spring (54%). Ukrainians are ready to endure the war until 2027, but are looking for an exit through fixing the front line, not losing territories. #Ukraine #KIIS #Politics #War2026
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