What happened on the night of May 27. The main thing

Russian President Vladimir Putin has written an article about the prospects of relations with Kazakhstan. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is expanding its operation in Lebanon. A new wave of missile and drone strikes on Russian regions. In Georgia, the opposition held a rally in the center of Tbilisi. NATO is strengthening its defenses on its eastern flank with a new structure. The key events of last night are in the Izvestia digest.

Vladimir Putin wrote a new article before his visit to Kazakhstan

On the eve of his state visit to Kazakhstan, Putin wrote an article "Russia –Kazakhstan: Union in the Heart of Eurasia," in which he revealed the dynamics of relations between the two countries, as well as prospects for further cooperation. As the President noted, Russia intends and is ready to develop multifaceted allied relations with Kazakhstan. He expressed confidence that the negotiations during his upcoming visit to Kazakhstan would give a significant impetus to further strengthening the partnership between the two countries.

In his article, the President pointed to a new step in cooperation between the Russian Federation and Kazakhstan in the field of cosmonautics. He recalled that this year, on April 30, the first launch of the Russian-Kazakh advanced medium-range rocket Soyuz-5/Sunkar from the Baiterek complex took place.

"It is symbolic that this happened in the year of the 65th anniversary of the first human flight into low—Earth orbit, Yuri Gagarin, who embarked on his historic mission from the Baikonur cosmodrome," Putin said.

Attacks on Russian territory

The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) attacked Sevastopol with the use, previously, of Storm Shadow missiles, the governor of the city, Mikhail Razvozhaev, said in the Maks messenger. The air defense forces also intercepted more than 20 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the area of the Northern Side, Fiolenta, Sevastopol Bay and Omega Bay.

In addition, in Taganrog, as a result of falling fragments of an intercepted rocket, cars caught fire on Tsiolkovsky Street. As a result, two women were injured.

Expansion of the IDF operation in Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a statement on the expansion of IDF operations in Lebanon and taking control of strategic areas. The anti-war actions are carried out in full coordination with the political leadership of the country and the supreme military command. He noted that the operation is expanding to establish operational control over "key areas," he said.

"In accordance with my instructions, we are expanding the operation in Lebanon," The Jerusalem Post newspaper quoted the politician as saying.

Opposition rally in Tbilisi

On the Independence Day of Georgia, an opposition rally was held in the center of Tbilisi. The protesters marched from Tbilisi State University to the Parliament building, completely blocking Rustaveli Avenue. Car traffic on the street was paralyzed. Many protesters came out with flags of Georgia, the European Union (EU) and the United States. The leaders of the radical opposition address them from an improvised stage, shouting speeches without microphones. The procession was accompanied by loud music.

NATO will strengthen its defenses on its eastern flank

NATO intends to strengthen its defenses on its eastern flank with the help of a new structure that allows for the rapid deployment of troops to Estonia and Latvia, the Reuters news agency reports, citing two sources. As noted, the planned changes emphasize the strategic importance of the Baltic States.

New list of parallel imports from the Ministry of Industry and Trade

The updated list of products that are allowed to be imported in parallel entered into force on May 27. The new version of the document from the Ministry of Industry and Trade excludes a number of items, including individual brands of laptops, computers and servers.

The agency approved changes to the list of parallel imports back in November 2025 by its order. The ministry then clarified that the disappearance of some products from the list would not affect the range of similar products in Russia.

The State Duma has submitted a draft appeal to the UN after the terrorist attack of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Starobilsk

The Pentagon has planned a symbolic increase in the US army in 2027.

The US Department of Defense plans only a slight increase in the number of ground forces in 2027, it became known from the documents of the budget request of the department. The recruitment plan will increase from 61.5 thousand to 65 thousand people, but the total number of ground forces will grow by only 282 people to 488,016. At the same time, the number of regular military personnel will expand by 6,324 people, but largely due to the reduction of reservists, who will be reduced by 6,042.

The State Duma has submitted a draft appeal to the UN after the terrorist attack of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Starobilsk

The State Duma Committee on International Affairs has submitted to the House of Parliament a draft appeal to the United Nations (UN) and the parliaments of the world in connection with the terrorist attack committed by the Kiev regime in Starobilsk, said the head of the committee Leonid Slutsky. The parliamentarian clarified that "the issue will be considered at the plenary session of the State Duma on May 27."