# Ukraine rebukes French leftist Mélenchon over Donbas remarks

- Published: 2026-11-09T15:36:04Z
- Updated: 2026-11-10T03:14:12Z
- Section: Politics
- Language: English (en)
- Source: Le Monde — https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/11/09/ukraine-rebukes-french-leftist-melenchon-over-donbas-remarks_6775969_4.html
- Tags: Le Monde · Le Monde – France
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Presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon spoke of consulting Ukrainians in the Donbas region on territorial concessions to end the conflict. A Ukrainian official said they 'have already settled the question.'

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