The Latest Developments in the Ongoing War
As the conflict enters its 822nd day, here are the key updates as of Monday, May 27, 2024:
Fighting
- Death toll rises to 16 in Russia’s attack on a hypermarket in Kharkiv, Ukraine
- Ukrainian President warns of intensified Russian offensive along northern border
- Russia claims capture of village in Kharkiv region, near Luhansk
- Ukrainian Air Force intercepts 12 missiles and 31 drones from Russia
Politics and Diplomacy
- Zelenskyy calls on Biden and Xi to attend peace summit in Switzerland
- Zelenskyy to meet Spanish Prime Minister for military aid discussions
- Putin in Uzbekistan for talks, while Lithuania’s President wins re-election
Weapons
- Italian Prime Minister opposes Ukraine using Western weapons on Russian targets