Donetsk Region in Eastern Ukraine

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Donetsk Region in Eastern Ukraine

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Donetsk Region in Eastern Ukraine

Control over the remaining Ukrainian-held areas of the Donetsk region emerges as the key unresolved issue in ongoing Russia–Ukraine peace negotiations. The Donetsk region is in focus due to its location in Eastern Ukraine and its strategic borders and resource profile.

Donetsk Region (Eastern Ukraine)

Dimension Key Details
Location Located in Eastern Ukraine.
Regional grouping One of the two key regions of Donbas; the other key region comprises Luhansk.
Borders Applies to bordering the Sea of Azov to the south and Russia to the east.
Sea connectivity Sea of Azov provides for connection to the Black Sea through the Strait of Kerch.
Resources Coal and shale gas (example: Yuzivska gas field) and salt reserves.
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With reference to Donbas, consider the following statements:

1. Donetsk is one of the two key regions of Donbas.
2. Luhansk is the other key region comprising Donbas.

Which of the statements given above are correct?