Western media frequently refer to the Russian and proxy forces that are occupying Ukrainian territory in parts of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts as “separatists” or “Russian-backed separatists.” These terms are inaccurate and misleading for several reasons.
The English-language version of the UCC Brief is available below.
Ukrainian-language version is available here: Ukrainian-language version UCC Briefing Note: Terminology: Russia’s war on Ukraine
French-language version is available here: French-language version UCC Briefing Note: Terminology: Russia’s war on Ukraine
