This handout photograph taken and released by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Service on May 16, 2024, shows Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) awarding a wounded Ukrainian serviceman at a hospital in Kharkiv. Ukrainian president said on May 16, 2024 the military situation in the northeastern Kharkiv region was "extremely difficult," but still "under control," after a meeting with his military chiefs near the front line. (Photo by Handout / UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO /HO / UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

This handout photograph taken and released by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Service on May 16, 2024, shows Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) shaking hands with a wounded Ukrainian serviceman at a hospital in Kharkiv. Ukrainian president said on May 16, 2024 the military situation in the northeastern Kharkiv region was "extremely difficult," but still "under control," after a meeting with his military chiefs near the front line. (Photo by Handout / UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO /HO / UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

This handout photograph taken and released by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Service on May 16, 2024, shows Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) listening to Pavlo Fedosenko (R), commander of the 92nd separate assault brigade named after Ivan Sirko, during his visit to Kharkiv. Ukrainian president said on May 16, 2024 the military situation in the northeastern Kharkiv region was "extremely difficult," but still "under control," after a meeting with his military chiefs near the front line. (Photo by Handout / UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / HO/UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

This handout photograph taken and released by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Service on May 16, 2024, shows Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) awarding a wounded Ukrainian serviceman at a hospital in Kharkiv. Ukrainian president said on May 16, 2024 the military situation in the northeastern Kharkiv region was "extremely difficult," but still "under control," after a meeting with his military chiefs near the front line. (Photo by Handout / UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO /HO / UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

This handout photograph taken and released by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Service on May 16, 2024, shows Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) awarding a soldier of the 92nd separate assault brigade named after Ivan Sirko, during his visit to Kharkiv. Ukrainian president said on May 16, 2024 the military situation in the northeastern Kharkiv region was "extremely difficult," but still "under control," after a meeting with his military chiefs near the front line. (Photo by Handout / UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

This handout photograph taken and released by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Service on May 16, 2024, shows Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky attending a meeting with his military chiefs in Kharkiv. Ukrainian president said on May 16, 2024 the military situation in the northeastern Kharkiv region was "extremely difficult," but still "under control," after a meeting with his military chiefs near the front line. (Photo by Handout / UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO /HO / UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

This handout photograph taken and released by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Service on May 16, 2024, shows Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) shaking hands with a wounded Ukrainian serviceman at a hospital in Kharkiv. Ukrainian president said on May 16, 2024 the military situation in the northeastern Kharkiv region was "extremely difficult," but still "under control," after a meeting with his military chiefs near the front line. (Photo by Handout / UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO /HO / UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

This handout photograph taken and released by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Service on May 16, 2024, shows Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) awarding a soldier of the 92nd separate assault brigade named after Ivan Sirko, during his visit to Kharkiv. Ukrainian president said on May 16, 2024 the military situation in the northeastern Kharkiv region was "extremely difficult," but still "under control," after a meeting with his military chiefs near the front line. (Photo by Handout / UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

This handout photograph taken and released by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Service on May 16, 2024, shows Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrsky (L) and Ukraine's Defence Minister Rustem Umerov (R) attending a meeting with Ukrainian president in Kharkiv. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 16, 2024 the military situation in the northeastern Kharkiv region was "extremely difficult," but still "under control," after a meeting with his military chiefs near the front line. (Photo by Handout / UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

This handout photograph taken and released by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Service on May 16, 2024, shows Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (C) attending a meeting with his military chiefs in Kharkiv. Ukrainian president said on May 16, 2024 the military situation in the northeastern Kharkiv region was "extremely difficult," but still "under control," after a meeting with his military chiefs near the front line. (Photo by Handout / UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO /HO / UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

This handout photograph taken and released by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Service on May 16, 2024, shows Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky visiting the 92nd separate assault brigade named after Ivan Sirko in Kharkiv. Ukrainian president said on May 16, 2024 the military situation in the northeastern Kharkiv region was "extremely difficult," but still "under control," after a meeting with his military chiefs near the front line. (Photo by Handout / UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / HO/UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is briefed on the fighting along the frontlines by the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade Brigade Commander Pavlo Fedosenko, May 16, 2024, in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the northeastern city of Kharkiv on Thursday to boost morale and reinforce troops in the region where Russian forces are trying to press their new offensive beyond border areas. "The direction remains extremely difficult, we are strengthening our units," Zelensky said after holding a meeting in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, with his top commander and senior military leaders. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is briefed on the fighting along the frontlines by the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade Brigade Commander Pavlo Fedosenko, May 16, 2024, in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the northeastern city of Kharkiv on Thursday to boost morale and reinforce troops in the region where Russian forces are trying to press their new offensive beyond border areas. "The direction remains extremely difficult, we are strengthening our units," Zelensky said after holding a meeting in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, with his top commander and senior military leaders. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is briefed on the fighting along the frontlines by the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade Brigade Commander Pavlo Fedosenko, May 16, 2024, in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the northeastern city of Kharkiv on Thursday to boost morale and reinforce troops in the region where Russian forces are trying to press their new offensive beyond border areas. "The direction remains extremely difficult, we are strengthening our units," Zelensky said after holding a meeting in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, with his top commander and senior military leaders. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is briefed on the fighting along the frontlines by the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade Brigade Commander Pavlo Fedosenko, May 16, 2024, in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the northeastern city of Kharkiv on Thursday to boost morale and reinforce troops in the region where Russian forces are trying to press their new offensive beyond border areas. "The direction remains extremely difficult, we are strengthening our units," Zelensky said after holding a meeting in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, with his top commander and senior military leaders. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Handout photo shows Ukrainian Army Commander of the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade Brigade Pavlo Fedosenko brief President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the fighting along the frontlines, right, May 16, 2024, in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the northeastern city of Kharkiv on Thursday to boost morale and reinforce troops in the region where Russian forces are trying to press their new offensive beyond border areas. "The direction remains extremely difficult, we are strengthening our units," Zelensky said after holding a meeting in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, with his top commander and senior military leaders. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky presents military medals to soldiers with the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade fighting Russian forces on the frontlines, May 16, 2024, in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the northeastern city of Kharkiv on Thursday to boost morale and reinforce troops in the region where Russian forces are trying to press their new offensive beyond border areas. "The direction remains extremely difficult, we are strengthening our units," Zelensky said after holding a meeting in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, with his top commander and senior military leaders. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky presents military medals to soldiers with the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade fighting Russian forces on the frontlines, May 16, 2024, in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the northeastern city of Kharkiv on Thursday to boost morale and reinforce troops in the region where Russian forces are trying to press their new offensive beyond border areas. "The direction remains extremely difficult, we are strengthening our units," Zelensky said after holding a meeting in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, with his top commander and senior military leaders. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky presents military medals to soldiers with the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade fighting Russian forces on the frontlines, May 16, 2024, in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the northeastern city of Kharkiv on Thursday to boost morale and reinforce troops in the region where Russian forces are trying to press their new offensive beyond border areas. "The direction remains extremely difficult, we are strengthening our units," Zelensky said after holding a meeting in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, with his top commander and senior military leaders. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits wounded soldiers injured on the frontlines, May 16, 2024, in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the northeastern city of Kharkiv on Thursday to boost morale and reinforce troops in the region where Russian forces are trying to press their new offensive beyond border areas. "The direction remains extremely difficult, we are strengthening our units," Zelensky said after holding a meeting in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, with his top commander and senior military leaders. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits wounded soldiers injured on the frontlines, May 16, 2024, in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the northeastern city of Kharkiv on Thursday to boost morale and reinforce troops in the region where Russian forces are trying to press their new offensive beyond border areas. "The direction remains extremely difficult, we are strengthening our units," Zelensky said after holding a meeting in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, with his top commander and senior military leaders. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits wounded soldiers injured on the frontlines, May 16, 2024, in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the northeastern city of Kharkiv on Thursday to boost morale and reinforce troops in the region where Russian forces are trying to press their new offensive beyond border areas. "The direction remains extremely difficult, we are strengthening our units," Zelensky said after holding a meeting in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, with his top commander and senior military leaders. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky presents military medals to wounded soldiers injured on the frontlines, May 16, 2024, in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the northeastern city of Kharkiv on Thursday to boost morale and reinforce troops in the region where Russian forces are trying to press their new offensive beyond border areas. "The direction remains extremely difficult, we are strengthening our units," Zelensky said after holding a meeting in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, with his top commander and senior military leaders. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky presents military medals to wounded soldiers injured on the frontlines, May 16, 2024, in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the northeastern city of Kharkiv on Thursday to boost morale and reinforce troops in the region where Russian forces are trying to press their new offensive beyond border areas. "The direction remains extremely difficult, we are strengthening our units," Zelensky said after holding a meeting in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, with his top commander and senior military leaders. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky presents military medals to wounded soldiers injured on the frontlines, May 16, 2024, in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the northeastern city of Kharkiv on Thursday to boost morale and reinforce troops in the region where Russian forces are trying to press their new offensive beyond border areas. "The direction remains extremely difficult, we are strengthening our units," Zelensky said after holding a meeting in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, with his top commander and senior military leaders. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky presents military medals to wounded soldiers injured on the frontlines, May 16, 2024, in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the northeastern city of Kharkiv on Thursday to boost morale and reinforce troops in the region where Russian forces are trying to press their new offensive beyond border areas. "The direction remains extremely difficult, we are strengthening our units," Zelensky said after holding a meeting in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, with his top commander and senior military leaders. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Handout photo shows Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, left, briefs President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a meeting with the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, May 16, 2024, in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the northeastern city of Kharkiv on Thursday to boost morale and reinforce troops in the region where Russian forces are trying to press their new offensive beyond border areas. "The direction remains extremely difficult, we are strengthening our units," Zelensky said after holding a meeting in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, with his top commander and senior military leaders. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is briefed on the fighting along the frontlines by Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief in Kharkiv, May 16, 2024, in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the northeastern city of Kharkiv on Thursday to boost morale and reinforce troops in the region where Russian forces are trying to press their new offensive beyond border areas. "The direction remains extremely difficult, we are strengthening our units," Zelensky said after holding a meeting in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, with his top commander and senior military leaders. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is briefed on the fighting along the frontlines by Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief in Kharkiv, May 16, 2024, in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the northeastern city of Kharkiv on Thursday to boost morale and reinforce troops in the region where Russian forces are trying to press their new offensive beyond border areas. "The direction remains extremely difficult, we are strengthening our units," Zelensky said after holding a meeting in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, with his top commander and senior military leaders. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM