Russian troops are advancing troops to siege Ukrainian-based Severodonetsk, aiming for full control of Luhansk Oblast, eastern Ukraine.
Furthermore, in the neighboring Donetsk Oblast, the offensive is intensifying, such as taking control of the northern town.
Russian troops are believed to have already seized 95% of the state of Luhansk in eastern Ukraine, and are now advancing troops to siege Severodonetsk, the last base in the state on the Ukrainian side, for full seizure. ..
The British Ministry of Defense pointed out on the 27th that pressure is increasing around Popasna, south of Severodonetsk, with Russian troops occupying several villages.
Governor Guydai of Luhansk Oblast, who resists Russian troops, said on social media on the 27th, "We have enough power to defend, but we may have to withdraw to avoid the siege of Russian troops. There is also, "he said, saying that withdrawal may be possible depending on the future war situation.
Russian troops also intensified their offensive in eastern Donetsk Oblast, which is adjacent to Luhansk Oblast, and pro-Russian militants claimed on the 27th that the Russian side had seized control of the northern town of Lyman.
"We have lost Liman. The tactical level of the Russian army is rising," said Arrestvic, an adviser to the Office of the President of Ukraine, on the 26th.
According to the Russian Presidential Administration, Putin met with Austrian Prime Minister Nehammer on the phone on the 27th to discuss the situation in Ukraine.
Putin said that Russia's military blockade of a port in southern Ukraine facing the Black Sea has stagnated grain exports from Ukraine, leading to rising global grain prices. There is no basis for transferring responsibility to Russia. "
On top of that, he said that it was "caused by Western sanctions against Russia," and it seems that he insisted on lifting the sanctions.
With growing concerns about the food crisis in each country, Putin seems to be aiming to lift sanctions and shake Western countries.