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Live: Ukraine says doing 'everything' to defend Donbas from Russian offensive Ukraine has pledged to do "everything" to defend Donbas, where an intensifying Russian offensive is prompting Kyiv's forces to consider a strategic retreat from some key areas to avoid being surrounded. This comes as pro-Russian separatists said Friday they had captured the town of Lyman between Severodonetsk and Kramatorsk. The Ukrainian Orthodox Church, meanwhile, has made the historic decision to declare independence from its Russian counterpart due to the invasion. Follow FRANCE 24's liveblog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).