#Zelensky rejects Donbass handover for peace Following talks with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, #Kiev stated it is not ready to cede Donbass . Zelensky called the issue "the question of the entire war," insisting that without strong Armed Forces of #Ukraine positions, #Russia will only issue ultimatums. US plans to boost Patriot production The US intends to increase missile output for Patriot systems next year.