That concludes our live-blogging of the Ukraine crisis for Thursday, May 26. Check back here tomorrow for more of our continuing coverage.
Here is today's map of the security situation in eastern Ukraine, according to the National Security and Defense Council (CLICK TO ENLARGE):
Georgians Celebrate Independence Day
Thousands of people crowded into the Georgian capital, Tbilisi, to celebrate 25 years of independence from the Soviet Union. (RFE/RL's Georgian Service)