Russia's focus in the conflict is now Donbas and a battle that could decide the direction of the entire war.

Talks of a cease-fire in Ukraine have centered on the Donbas, a valued region for both Ukraine and Russia where most of the fighting is taking place. Michael Schwirtz, a global intelligence correspondent, and Anatoly Kurmanaev, a foreign correspondent covering Russia, break down who the Donbas is important to and why. https://nyti.ms/4mR5VW2 | The New York Times