Ukraine
Russian forces are trying to accumulate 50,000 soldiers in the Sumy direction, but the operations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are hindering them. Ukrainian military pushed the enemy back 4 km near Kostyantynivka.
Russia is planning a large-scale offensive in Donetsk region in the summer, Ukraine is preparing to defend itself. Experts believe that this may be Moscow's last chance to achieve its захватницьких goals.
Ukraine has preliminarily approved draft negotiating positions for clusters 2 and 6 for negotiations on joining the EU. The position on cluster 1 has already been submitted to the European Commission.
The US supports any mechanisms for ending the war, but it can only be stopped through diplomatic means. Trump calls on the parties to direct negotiations and avoid escalation.
At night, UAVs attacked the Moscow region, in particular the Dubna Machine-Building Plant, which produces Orion drones, and the ELMA technology park, where microchips and guidance systems for UAVs are made.
Russian billionaire Vladimir Potanin, who is under sanctions, has acquired 9. 95% of Yandex's shares. The deal was carried out through companies belonging to his holding company "Interros".
On the night of May 28, Russia launched 5 ballistic missiles, a guided air missile and 88 drones at Ukraine. Air defense neutralized 71 enemy UAVs, 34 of which were shot down.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at UAH 41. 6758/USD. The euro exchange rate is UAH 47.31, and the zloty exchange rate is UAH 11.13.
Over the past day, 216 combat clashes were recorded at the front, a third of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The Defense Forces of Ukraine inflict significant losses on the occupiers.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on May 27, Ukrainian soldiers eliminated 1,050 Russian soldiers and destroyed 18 artillery systems. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the enemy's losses have reached 983,890 people.
The Russians have intensified the political processing of children in the TOT, recruiting them to the youth front of Putin's party. They promise education in Russia in exchange for loyalty.
It will be cloudy in Ukraine on Wednesday, with rain in most regions. Weather forecasters are warning of heavy rains in the Zhytomyr and Kyiv regions.
May 28 is World Hunger Day, Community Police Officer Day, Hamburger Day and other events. On this day, the memory of St. Nikita is honored.
A serviceman of the Russian Federation has been found guilty of violating the laws of war. He stole cars from residents of Katyuzhanka, threatening them with weapons.
According to sources, the US President has made it clear that his patience with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is running out. At the same time, Trump has not yet made a decision on whether to impose additional sanctions against Moscow.
Overnight on May 28, eight people, including a four-year-old child, were injured in the Kharkiv region as a result of shelling. The wounded received the necessary medical assistance.
American Senator Lindsey Graham addressed the Russians, stating that Putin is leading them into the abyss. He emphasized that Russia has become a rogue state because of Putin's actions.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania summoned a representative of the Russian Embassy and handed a note of protest over the killings of prisoners of war and the shelling of cities. Lithuania condemns Russia's war crimes.
Despite sanctions, in 2025 Russia may receive more than 20 billion euros from the EU for the export of raw materials, which is more than military aid to Ukraine. The largest importers of Russian raw materials are China, India and Turkey.
During the day, 166 combat clashes took place. 912 enemy kamikaze drone strikes and 3237 artillery shellings were recorded. The most intense fighting is in the Pokrovsk direction.
Deputy Heads of the Presidential Office met with the US delegation. Ukraine needs weapons and assistance, and the US noted Ukraine's readiness for peace.
The prosecutor promised to influence another prosecutor to reach a plea bargain. Searches are currently underway at his place of work and residence.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard reports from government officials on Ukraine's economic prospects and announced work on changes to attract capital and investment.
Ukraine is increasing the production of weapons and drones at the expense of entrepreneurs and investments of partners. Russia will feel the consequences of its actions by receiving a mirror response.
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer of the movie "Rust", has been released under house arrest. She was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a shooting involving Alec Baldwin.
The State Customs Service has issued the first authorization for customs brokerage activities under the updated procedure. Of the 93 applications submitted, 41 were rejected at the review stage.
Donald Trump stated that Putin is "playing with fire," hinting at consequences for the Russian Federation. Trump also added that he is the one restraining the onset of sufficiently "bad things" for Russia.
Kit Kellogg stated that losses in the Russian-Ukrainian war already exceed 1. 2 million. The United States has a peace plan that neither side likes, but it could be effective.
A red alert has been declared in Mumbai due to the earliest monsoon in many years. The southwest monsoon provides 70-80% of the annual rainfall in South Asia.
NACP discovered violations of UAH 36. 8 million in the declarations of 18 TCC officials for 2024-2025. Criminal proceedings and pre-trial investigations have been initiated regarding unreliable data.