1.8M views · 10K reactions | As Russia shifts its focus to Ukraine's eastern Donbas region, both sides are building up their military forces. Could this be a decisive phase of the war? For maps, updates, and analysis ➡️ https://bbc.in/3Onnpcj | BBC World Service | Facebook

In 2014, 🇷🇺 Russian-backed forces seized part of the Donbass region of Eastern #Ukraine 🇺🇦 and war broke out, followed multiple renewed and broken ceasefires. Residents in the Ukrainian-controlled part of the region remain sceptical towards their government, with the Pro-Russian opposition parties set to win big in this weekend’s local elections 🗳️⤵️ | FRANCE 24 English

A documentary titled Distant Barking Of Dogs about the war in Donbas is on the shortlist for an Oscar nomination. The story follows a young boy and his grandmother as they face challenges from the war. The two subjects of the documentary went to New York City for the US premiere of the film | UATV English