Putin’s Forces Advance in Ukraine’s East: Russia Seizes Villages in Donetsk & Sumy Amid Growing War
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Putin’s Forces Advance in Ukraine’s East: Russia Seizes Villages in Donetsk & Sumy Amid Growing War
Russia says it has captured three more settlements in its slow but persistent advance across Ukraine’s eastern front — two in Donetsk and one in the northern Sumy region.
The announcement signals a renewed push by Russian forces months after the failed attempt to seize Kyiv.
As Moscow’s focus remains on the heavily contested Donbas, Ukrainian forces are battling to hold key positions while refusing to acknowledge territorial losses.
With both sides offering conflicting reports and the frontlines shifting, the war appears far from over.
This update dives into the latest military developments, strategic shifts, and what they mean for Ukraine’s defense and Russia’s long-term goals.
Zelensky, alongside French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, held a high-level phone call with Donald Trump on May 16. The emergency dialogue came as Russia refused a ceasefire and demanded full Ukrainian withdrawal from key regions it doesn't entirely control — Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson. While Ukraine, led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, pushed for genuine negotiations, Putin declined direct talks and sent aide Vladimir Medinsky instead. The only breakthrough: a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner of war swap.
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The Russian Defense Ministry has confirmed the liberation of Kotlyarovka in the Donetsk People's Republic. As part of ongoing offensives, Russian units claimed significant tactical gains across Donetsk and Sumy regions. According to the ministry, more than 1,000 Ukrainian troops were killed and dozens of vehicles, HIMARS launchers, and depots were destroyed. The Sever, Zapad, Yug, and Tsentr groups all carried out strikes, targeting multiple brigades. The offensive, part of Russia's larger special military operation, marks a major milestone in the shifting battlefield dynamics of eastern Ukraine.
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