Russian forces have broken through further south at Popasna, now threatening to cut off Severodonetsk and Lysychansk and create an encircled pocket. Ukrainian forces also conducted tactical retreats further south at Svitlodarsk. The Russian military appears to be pushing toward Soledar. (Nathan's map) 5/
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Ukrainian forces push Russian artillery from Kharkiv, Izyum supply uncertain
UKR successfully pushed Russian artillery away from Kharkiv, but Russian forces still hold a narrow strip of territory north of the city. That said, it is not clear that the UKR offensive in the north has the forces or momentum to threaten flow of Russian supplies to Izyum. 4/
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Thoughts on war course and Russian gains in Donbas
A few thoughts on the current course of the war and the situation in the Donbas. Recent Russian gains offer a sobering check on expectations for the near term. Will use a few of Nathan’s maps. Thread. 1/
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Russian losses in Ukraine: May 25, 2022 estimations
Russian losses in Ukraine according to the 🇺🇦General Staff's estimations:
— Euromaidan Press (@EuromaidanPress) 25 mai 2022
🔸29,450 troops
🔸1,305 tanks
🔸3,213 armored personnel vehicles
🔸606 artillery systems incl 201 MLRS
🔸93 air defense systems
🔸206 planes, 170 helicopters
🔸491 UAVs
🔸112 cruise missiles pic.twitter.com/qIcP83eoZTRussian losses in Ukraine according to the General Staff's estimations: 29,450 troops
1,305 tanks
3,213 armored personnel vehicles
606 artillery systems incl 201 MLRS
93 air defense systems
206 planes, 170 helicopters
491 UAVs
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Michel: EU oil ban disputes to be resolved by May 30
Michel: EU disputes over Russian oil ban will be resolved by May 30. European Council President Charles Michel said he’s confident that disputes over a proposed embargo on Russian oil will be decided by the next council meeting. However, it will require “a lot of dialogue.”
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Border guards: Russians not preparing offensive on Chernihiv region
Occupiers are not forming a grouping to resume offensive operations in the Chernihiv region, – spokesperson for the border detachment https://censor.net/ua/n3343783
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Auction of a Eurovision winner’s items for Ukraine
The #KalushOrchestra put up for auction the crystal microphone of the #Eurovision winner
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) 25 mai 2022
Also for sale is the iconic pink Panama hat, in which he performed at a competition in #Turin.
All funds raised will go to help the #Ukrainian army. #StandWithUkraine pic.twitter.com/vUFC41UQjlThe Kalush Orchestra put up for auction the crystal microphone of the Eurovision winner. Also for sale is the iconic pink Panama hat, in which he performed at a competition in Turin. All funds raised will go to help the Ukrainian army. Stand with Ukraine.
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Farewell to fallen 93rd Brigade fighter Edvard Treplitchenko in Kyiv (UK)
Farewells in Kyiv to Edvard Treplichenko, a soldier of the 93rd Mechanized Brigade, who died near Kharkiv. VIDEO + PHOTO report
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Wallace ruled out lifting sanctions in exchange for grain corridor
Wallace ruled out the possibility of negotiations on lifting sanctions with such conditions and called on Russia to 'do the right thing' and give Ukraine the opportunity to export grain to prevent famine in a number of countries in Asia and Africa.
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Ukraine – Part of the European Family, Accelerating Integration and Joint Projects
#Ukraine is part of the European family, as reminded by Catherine Colonna and Annalena Baerbock The Minister reminded that the European Political Community supports accession processes and will provide opportunities to participate in joint projects as soon as possible.