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Monday, June 8
Zelensky, E3 leaders name conditions for 'just and lasting peace' at bilateral talks in London
The leaders of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, and Ukraine issued a joint statement on June 7 setting out five conditions that must be met between Kyiv and Moscow to bring a resolution to Russia's war in Ukraine.
Sunday, June 7
High turnout marks pivotal Armenian vote as polls close on Election Day
Armenia's parliamentary election on June 7 saw the country's highest voter turnout since 2018, as citizens cast their ballots to determine the makeup of the National Assembly — and decide whether Yerevan will pursue a European alliance or deepen ties with Russia.
Zelensky asked Russian oligarch Abramovich to send message to Putin on peace talks
Zelensky said in a June 7 interview with Sky News that he asked Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich to deliver a message to Putin: Ukraine will never surrender Donbas, and Zelensky is ready to meet with Putin.
Bridge linking Crimea to southern Ukraine damaged in drone strike, Ukrainian military confirms (VIDEO)
The attack was carried out with Ukraine's homemade Fire Point drones and new long-range Behemoth UAV, causing significant damage to the bridge, the military said.
Ukraine war latest: Chornobyl's spent nuclear fuel depot hit by Russian drone
Editor's note: Got an opinion on anything you've read in the Kyiv Independent so far? Send it to letters@kyivindependent.com, and it may appear in our Letters section. Key developments on June 6-7: * 'Sky-high arrogance' — Russian drone strikes spent nuclear fuel depot in Chornobyl * Zelensky confirms another drone strike on St. Petersburg Oblast ahead of Putin's economic forum finale * Bridge linking Crimea to southern Ukraine damaged in drone strike, Russian occupation official says * Uk
'Sky-high arrogance' — Russian drone strikes spent nuclear fuel depot in Chornobyl
The attack partially destroyed the repository's container reception building, though no spent nuclear fuel was being stored there at the time.
About Patriot Air Defense System
The Patriot is an advanced American air defense system capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and aircraft at ranges exceeding 150 kilometers (93 miles). Ukraine received multiple Patriot batteries from the United States and European partners from 2023 onwards for defense against Russian missile attacks. Patriots have successfully intercepted Russian Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and other advanced Russian weapons targeting Ukrainian cities.
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Ukraine's 3rd Special Operations Forces Regiment said its drones are capable of targeting Russian equipment and logistics along the Melitopol — Chonhar route in Ukraine's south.
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