"Russia-Ukraine War: A Timeline of Key Events on Day 505"

On the 505th day of the Russia-Ukraine war, intense fighting continued with Moscow launching drone attacks on Kyiv, resulting in two injuries. Russian attacks on residential areas in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson left several people injured and one person dead. Ukrainian forces reported success in some areas but faced strong resistance from Russian troops. The G7 signed a new framework to provide long-term security commitments for Ukraine, while NATO announced defense packages and closer ties with Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with US President Biden and expressed the desire for institutional clarity on Ukraine's path to NATO membership. Biden accused Putin of having a "craven lust for land and power" and emphasized NATO's support for Ukraine. Russia's increased assistance for Ukraine was seen as a threat of a third world war by Dmitry Medvedev. Ukraine also secured defense cooperation agreements with Sweden and Australia, and Germany and the UK pledged additional military support. The Wagner mercenary group completed the handover of its weapons, and there were reports of the group's involvement in a failed attempt to acquire small Soviet-era nuclear devices.