Putin confirms Russia's goal to capture the entire Donbas region. Entry into Sloviansk by December 31, 2026, at 21% YES.

Putin launches retaliatory strikes after Ukraine attacks. Russia entering Sloviansk by December 31, 2026 at 24% YES.

Russia's military aims to capture the last 20% of Ukraine's Donetsk region by year-end. Capture of Sloviansk by December 31 at 8.5% YES.