Russian attacks on Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy oblasts kill 1, injure 1
Russian forces carried out strikes against the Kryvorizhzhia district in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and the village of Seredyna-Buda in Sumy Oblast, local authorities reported.
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Germany plans to order additional 200,000 artillery shells from Rheinmetall, Reuters says
Berlin intends to order 200,000 more artillery shells from Rheinmetall, a German arms manufacturer, than originally planned, Reuters reported on June 4, citing an official letter it had obtained.
Updated: Russian strikes against Kherson Oblast kill 1, injure 4
Russian forces attacked the villages of Veletenske and Bilozerka in Kherson Oblast on June 4, killing one person and injuring four, local authorities reported.
Poland arrests 18 over half a year for suspected sabotage plans on behalf of Russia, Belarus
At least one of the suspects was involved in an alleged plot to assassinate Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, while the other ten were involved in planning various forms of sabotage, such as arson, across Poland.
US on Beijing's refusal to attend peace summit: China could play a useful diplomatic role if it wanted to
"We are going to continue to make clear to China that we object to those actions, that we will hold entities responsible for those actions, and we have heard our European counterparts say the same thing," U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on June 3.
NGO Save Ukraine rescues 6 children from Russian-occupied territories
Three families escaped from Russian-occupied territories with the help of Save Ukraine. Three out of the six rescued children are half-orphans.
Lithuania signs deal with Rheinmetall to open domestic arms plant
In April, Lithuania and Rheinmetall signed a memorandum on further constructing an artillery ammunition plant in the country.
Russian strike in Donetsk Oblast kills 2, including 12-year-old boy
The Russian military carried out the strike in the morning with a guided aerial bomb, according to local authorities.
Presidential Office confirms Zelensky's participation in G7 meeting in Italy
The Presidential Office did not specify whether the president would join in person or remotely.
UK military chief confident Ukraine will win the war, but allies must 'maintain support'
Radakin insisted that Russia is "failing" despite the ongoing offensive in Kharkiv Oblast and Ukrainian forces, which have been recently facing both a lack of personnel and ammunition shortage.
107 countries, organizations confirm participation in Ukraine's peace summit, Presidential Office says
The Philippines and Singapore, which President Volodymyr Zelensky visited before the peace summit, will also attend the event.
Zelensky: Russia strikes Ukraine almost 1,000 times over past week
"Complete disregard for human life and constant terror is what Russia is trying to spread. In this week alone, Russian troops have launched almost 1,000 strikes with missiles of various types, satellite-guided KAB bombs, and attack drones," President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on Telegram.
Russia abducted 46 children from foster home in then-occupied Kherson in 2022, NYT reports
All children were transported to the city of Simferopol in Russian-occupied Crimea by Russian authorities connected to the ruling Vladimir Putin's United Russia party.
Hungary undecided on peace summit participation due to Russia's absence, Hungarian FM says
Hungary respects Switzerland's efforts to achieve peace but doubts whether the summit makes sense if "there aren't both parties to the war" present, according to the minister.
Russia blackmailing some leaders ahead of Ukraine's peace summit, Zelensky says
"At this moment, we already have about a hundred states and international organizations that will participate in the summit, but Russia is blackmailing some leaders and trying to block the participation of some countries," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Zelensky to attend security conference in Singapore, Reuters reports, citing sources
President Volodymyr Zelensky plans to address delegates at the event on June 1, according to the news agency's undisclosed sources.
Ukraine brings back 212 bodies of fallen soldiers
The bodies were retrieved from the Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Luhansk, and Kharkiv sectors of the front line, as well as from the Russian-occupied territories.
Moldovan Parliament declares Russia's policies toward Ukraine as genocide
Sixty members of parliament, including 59 from the ruling Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), voted in favor of the declaration. Parties with close ties with Moscow refused to participate in the vote.
Ukraine to receive 1st tranche of frozen Russian assets revenue this summer, EU official says
The legal framework within which the funds will be transferred is still in progress, according to David O'Sullivan. The EU sanctions envoy hopes that the decision will be made in "a few weeks."
Presidential Office confirms Washington allowed Kyiv to strike inside Russia with US arms near Kharkiv
The U.S. gave Ukraine permission to strike Russian territory with American-supplied weapons, but only near Kharkiv city, President Volodymyr Zelensky's spokesperson, Serhii Nykyforov, confirmed for the Kyiv Independent on May 31.
Lithuania open to training Ukrainian soldiers in Ukraine, Lithuanian PM says
"This is a long-standing exercise in which we train Ukrainian soldiers. We trained them before this invasion, and this is a long-lasting cooperation between our military forces and the Ukrainian military forces," Ingrida Simonyte said.
Berlin to consider Kyiv using German arms to strike inside Russia, Pistorius says
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said bilateral agreements exist "not to be discussed publicly, to draw some 'red lines' as to what is tolerated and what is not."
Media: Zelensky to visit Saudi Arabia to mobilize support for peace summit
The Ukrainian president will meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the monarchy's de facto ruler, and other senior officials during the visit to the port city of Jeddah, the source said.
Estonian president approves law allowing use of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine
"Although the chosen method of compensation is innovative, it aims to protect the prohibition of aggression as a fundamental rule of international law," Alar Karis said in a statement.
Reuters: France could soon send its military instructors to Ukraine, sources say
France may announce its decision next week during a visit by President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to Reuters.
Deputy PM: NATO summit to express position on roadmap, irreversibility of Ukraine's membership
Partners assured Kyiv that the Washington summit would define a specific position for Ukraine's membership in NATO, namely its irreversibility and the roadmap toward it, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna said on May 29.
US military opens new factory for 155 mm artillery munitions amid Kyiv's growing demand
The new factory in Mesquite will produce 30,000 each month once it reaches its full capacity, according to the New York Times.
WP: US concerned about Ukrainian strikes on early-warning radars on Russian soil, official says
Washington expressed its concerns to Kyiv about the two attacks against radar stations that provide conventional air defense as well as warning of nuclear launches by the West, the article read.
Syrskyi: Russia building up forces near Kharkiv Oblast but not enough for breakthrough
Russian forces are increasing the number of troops near the villages of Strilecha and Lyptsi, as well as the city of Vovchansk. But this amount is not enough to carry out a new offensive, according to Syrskyi.
Ex-deputy head of Presidential Office suspected of illicit enrichment released on bail
After his release from custody, Smyrnov is not allowed to leave Kyiv without special permission, is obliged to notify the authorities about changing his residence and workplace, and deposit his passport or other documents for traveling abroad.
Czechia backs Ukraine striking Russian soil with Western-provided weapons
"As a country under attack, Ukraine certainly has every right to use all means of defense," Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said.
PM Shmyhal to meet EU leaders in Prague to discuss military aid for Ukraine
The parties will discuss how to improve the coordination of aid to Ukraine, including ammunition supply, air defense, and cooperation in the defense industry.
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