Kremlin confirms explosion at Russia's Crimean Bridge after Ukraine's sabotage, claims 'no damage'
"There indeed was an explosion. There was no damage, the bridge continues to function," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov claimed.
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In second fire at Russian engine plant in 2 days, fire engulfs US-sanctioned Yaroslavl facility
Located roughly 280 kilometers (174 miles) northeast of Moscow, the Yaroslavl Motor Plant has been under U.S. sanctions since May 2024.
Trump raises steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%, hitting key Ukrainian export
Steel production is one of Ukraine's core industrial sectors and its second-largest source of foreign currency after agriculture.
'Risk level goes up' — Ukraine's strike on Russian bombers could escalate war, US envoy Kellogg says
"I'm telling you the risk levels are going way up," U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg said.
7 killed, 52 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day
Ukrainian air defenses shot down 36 out of the 95 Shahed-type attack drones and decoys launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force said.
Ukraine's drone strike on Russia's air bases under 'investigation,' Kremlin says in first reaction to Operation Spiderweb
"The president received information about the incident online," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
For the first time, Pentagon chief to skip Ramstein-format meeting of Ukraine's allies
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will not arrive in Brussels until the conference is over and will not participate in the event online either, the AP reported.
Ukraine defaults on GDP-linked sovereign debt payment
The country's Finance Ministry announced last week it would skip a $665 million government debt payment after failing to agree on restructuring terms with creditors.
General Staff: Russia has lost 991,820 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,020 casualties that Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
UK to provide Ukraine with 100,000 drones by April 2026
The UK pledged on June 4 to supply Ukraine with 100,000 drones by the end of April 2026, marking a tenfold increase from the previous year.
Trump official who shut down counter-disinformation agency has Kremlin ties, Telegraph reports
A Trump State Department official who shut down a U.S. counter-disinformation office has Kremlin ties, the Telegraph reported on June 3. The official, Darren Beattie, is married to the niece of a former Russian official linked to Putin and has echoed pro-Kremlin narratives.
Latvia joins UN Security Council for first time
Latvia was elected on June 3 to the UN Security Council for the first time in its history. Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže called it a “historic day" for the Baltic nation, pledging the country’s commitment to upholding the rules-based international order.
Orban vows to 'do everything' to prevent Ukraine from joining EU
"I would not be able to answer my conscience...if I did not do everything now to protect Hungary and the European Union from the Brussels fever dream of Ukrainian accession."
Rare Russian A-50 spy planes damaged in Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb, Telegraph reports
Footage reportedly shows Ukrainian drones hitting two A-50s, rare Russian spy planes that Moscow relies on to detect air defense systems and coordinate targets for fighter jets. Russia has less than 10 A-50s in its arsenal.
Trump didn't know about Ukraine's drone strike on Russia's warplanes, White House confirms
During a White House press briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked whether Trump was informed by Ukraine about Operation Spiderweb in advance of the attack. "He was not," she said.
Inside Russia, calls for peace come with conditions — and Kremlin talking points
Following the second round of direct peace talks with Ukraine, the Russian side leaked its proposal on how to end its war — effectively a demand for Ukraine's surrender. Yet, if the intentions of the Kremlin are no secret — continue the war until a political or military victory — getting information on
In western Ukraine, ethnic Romanians grapple with war, identity, and displacement
While Romania debated its future in its recent presidential election, Romanians in Ukraine’s Chernivtsi Oblast just across the border continued to wrestle with war, mobilization, and the loss of their pre-war lives. Romania’s tight election race at the end of May kept many in Europe on the edge
Commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces replaced
Vadym Sukharevskyi has been dismissed as commander of the USF and will be replaced by Robert "Magyar" Brovdi, commander of the elite drone unit "Birds of Magyar."
'There was blood on the asphalt' — Russia strikes Ukraine's Sumy during morning rush hour
Editor's note: Cukr journalists contributed to the reporting of this article. The Ukrainian city of Sumy was once again the target of a devastating Russian missile strike on June 3, with four people killed and 28 others, including three children, injured. "The body of a man, killed in the attack,
Ukraine war latest: Kyiv attacks Crimean bridge for 3rd time since beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion
Key developments on June 3: * Russia's Crimean Bridge rocked by explosions, Ukraine's SBU claims responsibility * Russian strike on downtown Sumy kills at least 4, injures 28, authorities say * Ukraine to deploy new units to counter Russian drone attacks, Air Force says * Ukrainian strike on Russian bombers alarmed Kremlin over nuclear
Drapatyi made Commander of Joint Forces after submitting resignation over Russian strike on Ukrainian training camp
"I received a task from the president. I am staying in the ranks, on the front line. Where I have to be, where I can do the most," Mykhailo Drapatyi said.
‘Tattoos of war’ — haunting portraits of Ukrainians’ most painful wartime memories (Photos)
In everyday life, these people might appear normal: they have no physical wounds, their loved ones and children are alive by their side. But Ukrainian photographer Sergey Melnitchenko’s black-and-white portraits reveal the chilling depths that stand between his subjects and normalcy. They gaze outward with calm, matter-of-fact expressions, while
Putin, Trump, Zelensky trilateral meeting 'unlikely' to happen soon, Kremlin says
The Kremlin's statement comes a day after the White House said that Trump would not rule out participating in this format of talks.
Record number of Russians support peace talks, end of war in Ukraine, poll shows
Some 64% of the respondents favored peace talks, representing a 6% increase since March.
Ukraine confirms 41 Russian aircraft including bombers hit during Operation Spiderweb
Kyiv earlier claimed it disabled 34% of Russia's strategic bomber fleet in what is seen as one of the most daring operations during the full-scale war.
Exclusive: Russia’s ballistic missile production up at least 66% over past year, according to Ukrainian intel figures
Russia's production of ballistic missiles has increased by at least 66% over the past year, according to data from Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) shared with the Kyiv Independent. According to data obtained by HUR, Moscow is now producing 60 to 70 Iskander-M — the ballistic version of the missile — and 10
Russia may have recruited Ukrainian suspect behind Starmer arson via Telegram app, media reports
Ukrainian citizen Roman Lavrynovych, suspected of setting fire to property linked to U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, may have been recruited by Russia via the Telegram messaging app, RFE/RL's Schemes Investigative project reported on June 3.
'Rare moment of honesty' — US Senator Graham says Medvedev's comments show Russia not 'interested in peace'
Russian ex-President Dmitry Medvedev's statement that Russia seeks only a "swift victory" and the "complete destruction" of the Ukrainian government at the Istanbul peace talks is a "rare moment of honesty," U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham said on June 3.
Ukraine to deploy new units to counter Russian drone attacks, Air Force says
According to Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihant, Russia employed tactics involving the launch of a large number of weapons at a single target from high altitude.
Russia’s Crimean Bridge rocked by explosions, Ukraine’s SBU claims responsibility
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) struck the Crimean Bridge for the third time during the full-scale war, mining and damaging its underwater supports, the SBU announced on June 3.
Ukrainian strike on Russian bombers alarmed Kremlin over nuclear carriers vulnerability, Bloomberg reports
A recent Ukrainian drone strike deep inside Russian territory has sparked anger and concern among Kremlin officials over the exposed vulnerability of a nuclear-capable air force far from the front lines, Bloomberg reported on June 2, citing undisclosed sources close to senior Moscow officials.
Ukraine's parliament backs bill on military ombudsman in 1st reading
Ukraine first unveiled plans to establish the office in April 2024 to ensure soldiers had a mechanism to report violations of their rights.
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