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5:18 PM

Military intelligence: Internal conflict possible in Russian military.

Military intelligence spokesperson Andriy Yusov told a talk show on Suspilne TV on June 3 that "as a result of the successful actions of Ukraine's defense and security forces and the deoccupation of our territory, internal conflicts in Moscow are possible."

4:50 PM

Spokeswoman: Washington more focused on military aid than NATO accession for Ukraine.

White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre avoided a question on June 3 on U.S. support for Ukraine's NATO accession, saying that Washington believes in an open-door policy for the alliance but is currently focused more on providing tangible aid to Ukraine.

3:40 PM

Kherson military administration official accused of serving Russia during occupation.

The Security Service of Ukraine on June 3 arrested a Kherson regional military administration official on suspicion of collaborating with Russian occupiers. He faces 15 years in prison.

3:16 PM

Interior Ministry: 20% of bomb shelters across Ukraine unsuitable for use.

Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said on June 3 that law enforcement checked over 4,800 bomb shelters across Ukraine, and about 20% proved to be unsuitable for use.

1:55 PM

Zelensky says 'no point' in attending NATO summit if Ukraine not 'given a signal.'

"If we are not acknowledged and given a signal in Vilnius, I believe there is no point for Ukraine to be at this summit," President Volodymyr Zelensky told the Wall Street Journal.

1:06 PM

Zelensky: 'We are ready' for counteroffensive.

"We are ready" for the counteroffensive, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with the Wall Street Journal released on June 3. "We would like to have some things, but we can't wait," he added.

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12:02 PM

UK Defense Ministry: Russia 'likely less flexible in reacting to operational challenges' after Bakhmut.

Russia is "likely to be less flexible in reacting to operational challenges" after suffering heavy casualties and enormous weapon expenditure in Bakhmut, the U.K. Defense Ministry said on June 3.

11:33 AM

Danilov: Russian Shahed drones contain parts made by Ukraine's allies.

Parts produced by Ukraine's allies were found in Iranian-made Shahed drones, National Security and Defense Council Secretary Oleksiy Danilov said on June 3. Danilov said Ukraine "found parts there that are not produced either in Iran or in Russia."

9:59 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 209,470 troops in Ukraine.

According to the report, Russia has also lost 3,829 tanks, 7,502 armored fighting vehicles, 6,289 vehicles and fuel tanks, 3,533 artillery systems, 582 multiple launch rocket systems, 342 air defense systems, 313 airplanes, 298 helicopters, 3,165 drones, and 18 boats.

7:55 AM

Mediazona confirms identities of over 24,400 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine.

Using open sources, Mediazona, a Russian independent media outlet, together with BBC Russia, established the names of 24,470 Russian soldiers who had been killed in the past 15 months of the full-scale war. The media carry out a name-by-name count of the dead.

6:45 AM

US satisfied with Ukraine's readiness ahead of counteroffensive.

The U.S. administration believes that together with allies and partners, they have adequately provided military assistance to Ukraine for conducting a counteroffensive, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said on June 2.

5:49 AM

ISW: Russia's Ministry of Defense continues to respond disproportionately to minor incursions into Russian territory.

The Russian Ministry of Defense issued a second update about the June 1 Shebekino, Belgorod Oblast border raid, largely fixating on the timeliness and scope of the Russian response to the raid.

3:57 AM

Explosion injures 2 children in Kherson Oblast.

Two children were wounded by an unidentified explosive object in the village of Zahorianivka, Kherson Oblast, Kherson Oblast Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said via his official Telegram page.

2:19 AM

Russia shells 8 communities in Sumy Oblast, killing 1.

Russian forces shelled eight communities in Sumy Oblast over the past day, firing over 180 rounds from various types of weapons, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration said on their official Telegram channel on June 2.

12:03 AM

German foreign minister: 'International law is clear' regarding need to arrest war criminals.

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said that "international law is clear" regarding war criminals and called on South Africa to adhere to it if Russian dictator Vladimir Putin attended the upcoming BRICS summit, Zeit reported on June 2.

11:48 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Children among injured in Russian attacks; Fighter jet coalition now includes 9 countries, official says

11:21 PM

Exiled mayor: Car bombing targets 4 collaborators in Russian-occupied Mykhailivka.

Four collaborators in Russian-occupied Mykhailivka were targeted by a car bombing, exiled Melitopol Mayor Ivan Fedorov reported on June 2.

11:12 PM

Prigozhin accuses Russian Defense Ministry of placing mines along Wagner exit routes from Bakhmut.

Wagner mercenary group founder Yevgeny Prigozhin accused "representatives of the Russian Defense Ministry" of placing mines along Wagner troops' exit routes from Bakhmut.

10:22 PM

Explaining Ukraine: Ukraine’s nuclear disarmament

10:08 PM

Zelensky: Ukraine needs more Patriot air defense systems to fully protect its airspace.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a press briefing on June 2 that it is "very challenging" for Ukraine to receive the amount of Patriot air defense system it needs to fully protect its skies due to a waiting list to receive them.

9:58 PM

Zelensky: Ukraine to help launch equivalent of Diia in other countries.

President Volodymyr Zelensky shared during his nightly address on June 2 that Ukraine was helping other countries in Europe, Latin America, and Africa to develop the equivalent of Diia, the state mobile application for government services.

9:36 PM

Kyiv Independent journalist wins award for work on plight of women in Russian prisons.

Kyiv Independent journalist Olesia Bida won an award at the "Pride of the Profession" journalism contest on June 2 for her reporting on the plight of women in Russian prisons.

8:56 PM

Interview

Retired US General Petraeus: ‘Now it's inevitable – we should give the ATACMS’

8:53 PM

SBU: Kolomoisky's purported business partner exposed in Ukrtatnafta embezzlement scandal.

Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) reported on June 2 that it had exposed Mykhailo Kiperman, one of oligarch Ihor Kolomoisky's business partners, for embezzling nearly Hr 600 million ($16 million) from the oil refining company Ukrtatnafta.

7:58 PM

Russian forces bomb Kharkiv Oblast, killing 2, injuring 4.

Russian forces launched two guided bombs at the village of Kivsharivka, killing two people and injuring four others, Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported on June 2.

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AP: Japanese PM Kishida travels to Ukraine on March 21

by The Kyiv Independent news desk March 21, 2023 6:36 AM 1 min read

This audio is created with AI assistance

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is traveling to Ukraine on March 21 for talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky, the Associated Press reported.

Kishida plans to “show solidarity and unwavering support for Ukraine as head of Japan and chairman of G-7,” according to the Japanese Foreign Ministry statement quoted in the article. He is the only G-7 leader who hasn’t visited Ukraine.

The visit follows the invitation extended to Kishida by the Head of Ukraine's Presidential Office, Andriy Yermak, on Jan. 4, 2023. In February, Japan pledged a $5.5 billion aid package for Ukraine.

As Kishida plans to affirm his commitment to the international rule-based order in Ukraine, Chinese President Xi Jinping has declared a similarity between Chinese and Russian goals during a state visit to Russia.

The March 20 conversation between Chinese and Russian leaders has emphasized the cooperation on common goals, including a multipolar world order, but likely offered a more reserved vision than Putin expected, according to the Insititute for the Study of War report.

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