Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has firmly stated that Ukraine will not cede the Donbas region to Russian forces, even as reports emerge of a fresh military advance by Russian troops in the area.
The recent escalation in the conflict has raised concerns about the humanitarian situation in eastern Ukraine, where fighting between Ukrainian forces and Russian-backed separatists has been ongoing since 2014. Zelensky’s strong stance against ceding the Donbas region indicates Ukraine’s commitment to defending its territorial integrity.
On the other side, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s motives for the renewed push into Donbas remain unclear. The Kremlin has consistently denied direct involvement in the conflict, referring to the separatists as “self-defense forces.” However, Russia’s continued support for the separatists and recent military movements suggest a more active role in the region.
The international community has expressed alarm over the situation, with calls for both sides to exercise restraint and seek a diplomatic solution to the conflict. The United Nations and Western countries have condemned the escalation of violence and reiterated their support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
As the situation in eastern Ukraine continues to unfold, the prospects for a peaceful resolution remain uncertain, with the conflict continuing to exact a heavy toll on the civilian population caught in the crossfire.
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Model:
gpt-3.5-turbo
Used prompts:
1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “Zelensky rules out ceding Donbas region as Russians make fresh advance”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
2. Write a clear, concise, and neutral headline for the article below. Avoid clickbait, emotionally charged language, unverified claims, or assumptions about intent, blame, or victimhood. Attribute contested information to sources (e.g., “according to…”), and do not present claims as facts unless independently verified. The headline should inform, not persuade. Write only the title, do not add any other information in your response.
3. Determine a single section to categorize the article. The available sections are: World, Politics, Business, Health, Entertainment, Style, Travel, Sports, Wars, Other. Write only the name of the section, capitalized first letter. Do not add any other information in your response.