Donbas Region:
-
Donetsk and Luhansk are two states located in eastern Ukraine, which share a border with Russia.
-
Within these two states are two separatist territories known as the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) and Luhansk People’s Republic (LPR), which are run by Russian and Russian-backed separatists.
-
This entire region, which includes Donetsk, Luhansk and their respective separatist territories, is generally referred to as the ‘Donbas’ region.
-
Donbas, located on the Russian border adjoining Russia, has a majority Russian-speaking population.
-
It is an industrial area and is famous for its coal reserves.
-
Russia has recognised Donetsk and Luhansk as independent nations.
