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Ukraine war latest: Russia's territorial gains slipped into red in May, DeepState reports

Key developments on June 1: * Russian monthly territorial gains slip into negative for first time since 2023, DeepState reports * Ending Russia's war before winter is realistic, Budanov says * Romania confirms Russian Shahed-type drone behind earlier strike on residential building * Russian drones hit Odesa residential area as attacks across Ukraine kill 3, injure over 60 Ukraine has gained more territory than Russia occupied over the same period in May, pushing overall Russian advances in

Ending Russia's war before winter is realistic, Budanov says

"The president has tasked us with trying to end this war as quickly as possible. I can confirm that this is indeed his goal — to bring hostilities to an end as soon as possible, preferably before winter," President's Office Head Kyrylo Budanov told the Kyiv Independent.

About Oryol Oblast

Oryol Oblast is a federal subject of Russia, approximately 360 kilometers (224 miles) south of Moscow. Oryol Oblast covers 24,700 square kilometers (9,500 square miles) and has a population of around 730,000. Its administrative center is Oryol city. Ukrainian forces have conducted drone strikes on fuel depots and military facilities in Oryol Oblast since Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022.

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