Donbass is a dispute between which two parties?

The Donbass region, comprising the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts in eastern Ukraine, has been at the heart of a significant geopolitical conflict. This dispute has profound implications for regional stability and international relations.

• The conflict in Donbass is primarily a dispute between Ukraine and Russia. It began in 2014 with Russian-backed separatists declaring independence in parts of the region, escalating into a full-scale invasion by Russia in 2022.
• "Russia and the EU" are not directly disputing Donbass, though the EU has imposed sanctions on Russia due to the conflict.
• "Ukraine and Poland" are generally allies, with Poland being a strong supporter of Ukraine.
• "Ukraine and Belarus" are not in a direct dispute over Donbass; Belarus has supported Russia's actions against Ukraine.