Did the War End? Ep. 7: Fleeing Occupation in Kherson Oblast – A Story of Separation

6:32 PM

OPEC+ extends oil output surge despite Russian pushback, Bloomberg reports.

OPEC+ will boost oil production by 411,000 barrels per day in July, marking the third consecutive monthly increase and reinforcing a major strategic shift that has driven crude prices to a four-year low.

6:04 PM

Opinion

Western hesitation continues to undermine Ukraine

5:31 PM

European leaders shift focus to defending Ukraine without US support, the Telegraph reports.

According to the Telegraph, senior European diplomats meeting in The Hague agreed to shift their focus from deploying troops to enforce a ceasefire to preparing long-term strategies for supporting Ukraine without American backing.

5:20 PM

Opinion

Ukraine's enduring cyber defense: Assessing resilience and impact of shifting international support

3:06 PM

War analysis

As 50,000 Russian troops amass, Ukraine's Sumy Oblast braces for potential large-scale offensive

2:51 PM

Russia steps up offensives in Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, Sumy oblasts, Syrskyi says.

While Russia's main efforts remain concentrated on the Pokrovsk, Toretsk, and Lyman fronts in Donetsk Oblast, as well as in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy Oblast bordering Russia, Zaporizhzhia has seen an uptick in escalation, Syrskyi noted.

1:38 PM

NATO officials reject Russian demand to halt expansion, media reports.

According to NATO sources cited by Radio Liberty, the written pledge Moscow demands is unrealistic. "It’s not something they (Russia) can just get," one diplomat said.

1:05 PM

UK identifies Russia as an 'immediate and pressing' threat in new defense review, the Guardian reports.

Alongside Russia, the review identifies China as a "sophisticated and persistent challenge," noting Beijing's growing ties with Moscow and its role in supplying critical components for Russian weapons systems.

11:28 AM

Ukraine orders mandatory evacuation from 11 additional villages in Sumy Oblast amid Russian troop buildup.

"(Russia) continues its terror of the borderlands, and our shared task is to save every life," Governor Oleh Hryhorov said in a statement. "I urge residents not to delay the decision to evacuate. Staying in a zone of constant danger is a direct threat to your life and health."

10:12 AM

Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 10, injure 32 over past day.

Ukrainian defenses shot down 69 drones and three Kh-59/69 guided missiles using aviation units, air defense systems, electronic warfare, and mobile fire teams.

9:23 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 987,330 troops in Ukraine since Feb 24, 2022.

The number includes 1,250 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

7:16 AM

1 child killed, 1 injured in Russian missile attack on Zaporizhzhia Oblast.

One child was killed and another was injured in a Russian missile attack on Zaporizhzhia Oblast overnight on May 31.

5:46 AM

Ukraine to skip $665 million debt payment, Bloomberg reports.

Ukraine will skip a $665 million government debt payment after failing to agree on restructuring terms with creditors, Bloomberg reported.

4:23 AM

Russia sent Ukraine 65 civilians slated for deportation in major prisoner exchange.

In a prisoner exchange from May 23 to 25, Russia sent Ukraine 65 prisoners who were set to be deported to Ukraine regardless of the swap, Suspilne reported on May 30.

2:34 AM

Kremlin fabricated story on Putin’s near-miss with Ukrainian drones, Moscow Times reports.

Claims of Russian President Vladimir Putin's helicopter being "at the epicenter" of a Ukrainian drone attack in Kursk Oblast were reportedly fabricated by the Kremlin, the Moscow Times reported on May 30, citing four Russian government sources.

11:51 PM

Trump 'very surprised, disappointed' at Russian attacks on Ukraine amid peace talks.

"I've gotten to see things I was very surprised at. Rockets being shot into cities like Kyiv during a negotiation that was maybe very close to ending," Trump said during a news conference in the Oval Office. "All of a sudden rockets got shot into a couple of cities and people died. I saw thing I was surprised at and I don't like being surprised, so I'm very disappointed in that way."

5:37 PM  (Updated:  May 30, 2025 11:28 pm)

Espionage

The Hungary-Ukraine spy scandal and Russia's possible role, explained

11:02 PM

Zelensky, Erdogan discuss proposed June 2 peace talks in phone call.

"We both agree that such a meeting cannot and should not be empty," Zelensky said on social media following the call. "There must be a ceasefire to move further toward peace. The killings must stop."

10:15 PM

Easing fears of US pullback, Trump to appoint next chief of NATO's European command, Reuters reports.

U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to appoint the next Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), reaffirming a key American role in NATO's military structure, Reuters reported.

10:06 PM

Ukraine war latest: Ukraine attacks elite Russian unit base nearly 7,000km away in Vladivostok, source claims

9:58 PM

Zelensky doubts June 2 talks will yield results as Russia withholds ceasefire plan.

"The Russians have been unable to present the so-called 'memorandum' for over a week, which they promised to prepare immediately after the 1,000-for-1,000 exchange," Zelensky wrote on Telegram. "Ukraine has not received any documents from them."

8:58 PM

Senate to 'start moving' Russia sanctions bill next week, Graham says.

The proposed bill would introduce expansive penalties on Russia and impose 500% tariffs on imports from countries purchasing Russian fossil fuels.

7:28 PM

Ukraine Reforms Tracker Weekly — Issue 27

7:16 PM

Russia may 'consider' ceasefire if Ukraine stops mobilization, arms deliveries, ambassador says.

Russia's envoy to the United Nations, Vasily Nebenzya, pledged that Moscow would "continue and intensify military operations for as long as necessary."

7:06 PM

Poland

Ukraine watches closely as Poland faces polarizing presidential run-off