Der Spiegel: Zelensky Abruptly Leaves Germany Amid Russian Advance in Sumy Region
Thursday, 29 May 2025 () On the evening of May 28, it became known that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky left Germany. He ended his visit early, skipping the ceremony for the presentation of the International Charlemagne Prize to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, German outlet Der Spiegel said. It is reported that Zelensky made this decision due to incoming information suggesting that Russia is advancing in the Sumy region and preparing a large-scale offensive. Citing Ukrainian sources, the newspaper said that Russia had allegedly massed about 50,000 troops for a potential offensive in this northeastern region of Ukraine. According to Der Spiegel, Zelensky found it inappropriate to remain abroad for a ceremonial event against the backdrop of such a development on the front.
Russian paratroopers have seized control of the settlements of Belovody and Vladimirovka in Ukraine’s Sumy region, raising the national flag over Belovody. Backed by the Sever Group of Forces, Russia also launched a high-precision massed airstrike on Ukraine’s Starokonstantinov airfield,...
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