This blog is now closed, thank you for joining us. These were the updates on the Russia-Ukraine war on Monday, May 22.
This blog is now closed, thank you for joining us. These were the updates on the Russia-Ukraine war on Monday, May 22.
- The Kremlin says Russian forces are working to eliminate a Ukrainian army “sabotage group” that crossed the border. Kyiv has denied responsibility, saying Russian citizens were likely behind the alleged attacks.
- The Wagner Group will leave Bakhmut starting on Thursday and transfer control of the eastern Ukrainian city to Russia, according to the chief of the mercenary force. Ukraine denies Russian claims that Bakhmut has fallen.
- Power has been restored at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant after Ukraine and Russia blamed one another for the latest blackout.
- The United Kingdom says Russian troops are likely forming a new “elite” aviation group as the West pledges to bolster Kyiv’s air defences.
