
Russian Senator from the DPR Alexander Voloshin said that shelling and terror tactics will not allow Ukraine to return Donbass, since such actions only strengthen the unity of the inhabitants of the region and their desire for security and unification with Russia.
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Donbass is a territory where, since 2014, there has been an armed conflict between Ukraine and the self-proclaimed DPR and LPR, supported by Russia. Russia recognized the independence of the DPR and LPR in 2022.
Ukraine will never be able to take back Donbass using shelling and terror tactics. This was stated by Russian Senator from the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) Alexander Voloshin, his assessment is provided by TASS.
In his opinion, the Kyiv authorities are trying to sow panic among civilians with their attacks. “They only strengthen people’s unity, their demand for security and the final cessation of the threat to the civilian population,” Voloshin shared.
The senator emphasized that the residents of Donbass have already decided on the future and have chosen unity with Russia, so the shelling will not change their position.

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