Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 285

Because the Russia-Ukraine conflict enters its 285th day, we check out the principle developments.

Right here is the state of affairs because it stands on Monday, December 5:

Combating

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy mentioned Ukrainian forces have been holding positions alongside the entrance line within the east, together with close to Bakhmut city, seen as Russia’s subsequent goal in its advance via the Donetsk area.
Russia’s defence ministry mentioned its troops have been conducting profitable operations within the space of Bakhmut and pushed again Ukrainian troops.
Russian forces shelled 25 settlements alongside entrance strains within the south, together with Kherson and Nikopol – on the Ukrainian-held facet of the Kakhovka reservoir, reverse the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Energy Plant.
Anatoliy Kurtev, the secretary of the Zaporizhzhia metropolis administration, mentioned Russian forces in a single day hit industrial and power infrastructure with rockets.
The pinnacle of US intelligence mentioned preventing in Ukraine was at a “decreased tempo” and each militaries have been seeking to refit and resupply to organize for a counteroffensive after the winter.

French President Emmanuel Macron drew criticism from Ukraine and its Baltic allies for suggesting the West ought to think about Russia’s want for “safety ensures” if it agrees to talks to finish the conflict.
Lithuania’s former overseas minister, Linas Linkevicus, mentioned Russia has safety ensures so long as it doesn't “assault, annex or occupy” its neighbours.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is just not honest about peace negotiations with Ukraine whereas he's taking the conflict to a brand new stage of “barbarism” by attacking civilian infrastructure, a US diplomat mentioned.
The Kremlin mentioned the West should recognise Moscow’s declared annexation in September of “new territories” earlier than any talks with Putin.

A European Union, G7, and Australian worth cap on Russian seaborne oil got here into power because the West tries to restrict Moscow’s potential to finance its conflict in Ukraine.
Russia referred to as the measure “harmful” and mentioned it is not going to promote oil to any nation that abides by the coverage, even when it has to chop manufacturing.
The $60 per barrel worth cap on Russian crude got here after EU members overcame resistance from Poland.
The $60 worth cap is just not severe and can do little to discourage Russia from waging its conflict, Zelenskyy mentioned.
Russia mentioned it could proceed to search out consumers for its oil, together with China and India.