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Latest Developments in Ukraine: May 29

by VOA News

   For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit [1]Flashpoint
   Ukraine.

   The latest developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All
   times EDT:

   1:02 a.m.: [2]The Institute for the Study of War, a U.S. think tank,
   says that Russian President Vladimir Putin is " inflicting unspeakable
   suffering on Ukrainians and demanding horrible sacrifices of his own
   people in an effort to seize a city that does not merit the cost."

   Its latest update characterizes the invasion of Ukraine as "a desperate
   and bloody offensive" that has the Russians "paying a price for their
   current tactical success that is out of proportion to any real
   operational or strategic benefit they can hope to receive."

   It also notes that Ukrainian forces suffered heavy casualties in
   Severodonetsk, and the fighting also took a toll on civilians and
   infrastructure.

   12:02 a.m.: Al Jazeera reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr
   Zelenskyy says he'll address the European Council during its meeting
   Monday and Tuesday.

   Al Jazeera quotes him as saying, "In particular, I will talk about the
   following: terror, which has become in fact the only form of action of
   the Russian state against Europe. Terror on the land of Ukraine. Terror
   in the energy market of Europe, not just our country. Terror in the
   food market, and on a global scale. And what type of terror will be
   next?"

   Some information in this report came from The Associated Press and
   Reuters.

References

   1. https://www.voanews.com/z/6932
   2. https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-may-28