Zelensky summons Drapatyi, who submitted resignation over Russian strike on Ukrainian training camp
"I scheduled a meeting ... to sort it all out," President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a video address.
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Destroyed Russian bombers seen in first satellite images after Ukrainian drone strike
The photos, captured by U.S. aerospace company Umbra Space, appear to confirm the destruction of at least three Tu-95MS strategic bombers and one Tu-22M3 aircraft, with an additional Tu-95MS visibly damaged. Another image shows two more likely destroyed Tu-22M3 bombers on the field.
Russia recruiting Ukrainians for illegal activities in Europe, Ukrainian intel warns
"The recruitment of Ukrainians for hostile operations in Europe is yet another tool of hybrid aggression that the Russian Federation is waging against Ukraine and the entire European community," Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR) said.
Ahead of Istanbul peace talks, Russia kills 9, injures 49 civilians across Ukraine
Russia attacked Ukraine with 80 Shahed-type attack drones and decoys, as well as three Iskander-M or KN-23 ballistic missiles and one Iskander-K cruise missile, the Air Force reported.
Ukrainian delegates arrive in Istanbul for next round of peace talks with Russia
The negotiations follow the first round of Istanbul talks, which concluded on May 16 with an agreement on the largest prisoner exchange of the war but without any progress toward a peace deal.
Over 160 Ukrainian drones downed across Russia, Moscow claims day after mass strike on airfields
The wave of drones targeted multiple cities and industrial facilities, according to Russian Telegram channels.
General Staff: Russia has lost 989,700 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,140 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Russia attacks Kharkiv with ballistic missiles, drones, injuring at least 6, including child
A 7-year-old boy was among the victims injured in overnight attacks on the city of Kharkiv, Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported.
Russia shatters drone record, launches 472 UAVs at Ukraine night before Kyiv's strike on Russian airfields
The mass aerial attack breaks Russia's previous record, set just last week on May 26, by over 100 drones.
Lavrov, Rubio discuss peace settlement ahead of Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul
The State Department confirmed that Russia requested the call and that Rubio reiterated President Trump's call for direct talks between Russia and Ukraine to achieve "a lasting peace."
Conservative candidate Nawrocki wins Polish presidential election by narrow margin
Right-wing historian Karol Nawrocki garnered 50.89% of the vote in the run-off election on June 1, narrowly defeating his liberal rival, Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski.
34% of Russian strategic Russian bombers at main airfields damaged in Ukrainian drone operation, SBU reports
The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) reported that the June 1 “Spider Web” drone operation caused approximately $7 billion in damages and disabled 34% of cruise missile carriers in key Russian airbases.
Zelensky announces updated Ukrainian delegation list, ahead of planned peace talks with Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on June 1 an updated 14-member Ukrainian delegation for upcoming peace talks with Russia in Istanbul, expanding the original group of 12.
May 2025: Ukraine in photos
May was colder and gloomier than usual — both in weather and in mood. Grey skies and damp ground seemed to echo the uncertainty facing Ukraine as the war entered yet another month. It began with a diplomatic reset following a tense exchange between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian
As Trump fails to sanction Moscow, few expect breakthrough during upcoming Russia-Ukraine talks
As Ukraine and Russia prepare for peace talks scheduled for June 2 in Istanbul, few observers expect a breakthrough. While the U.S. and Ukraine have pushed for an unconditional ceasefire, the Kremlin has rejected it. Instead, Moscow has regularly voiced maximalist demands that are unlikely to be accepted by
12 Ukrainian soldiers dead, 60 injured after Russian missile strike on training center
A statement on the attack did not identify the location of the training grounds, nor the specific type of missile used by Russia.
General Staff: Russia has lost 987,330 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,230 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Pro-Ukraine partisans sabotage railway in Russia-occupied Donetsk Oblast, group claims
The Atesh partisan group allegedly sabotaged the recently-constructed Volnovakha-Mariupol railway in occupied Donetsk Oblast, disrupting Russian logistics, the group claimed in a Telegram post on June 1.
No clarity on Russia’s agenda ahead of Ukraine peace talks, Zelensky says
Ukraine and its partners are still waiting to see what, if anything, Russia plans to present at the upcoming peace talks in Turkey scheduled for June 2, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Russia-linked disinfo campaign stokes anti-Ukrainian sentiment in Poland before June 1 vote, investigation finds
Russia-aligned actors are amplifying anti-Ukrainian sentiment through coordinated campaigns across platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), Bluesky, Facebook, and Telegram, according to a new investigation by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue.
Pompeo urges Trump not to legitimize Russia’s land grabs in Ukraine
Former U.S. State Secretary Mike Pompeo acknowledged frustrations over the current front lines but cautioned against ceding Ukrainian land to Russia.
Western hesitation continues to undermine Ukraine
On May 28, President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Germany and met with the country’s new Chancellor, Friedrich Merz. There were high expectations that Berlin would finally authorize the delivery of Taurus long-range missiles — a long-standing request from Kyiv since the beginning of the Russian invasion. However, this demand had been
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.
Ukraine's enduring cyber defense: Assessing resilience and impact of shifting international support
From my vantage point, having recently attended the Kyiv International Cyber Resilience Forum (KICRF) and witnessing firsthand the unwavering determination in the face of relentless digital aggression, the situation unfolding in Ukraine's cyber domain demands our unvarnished attention. The situation in Ukraine's cyber domain is not merely a theoretical exercise
As 50,000 Russian troops amass, Ukraine's Sumy Oblast braces for potential large-scale offensive
Reports of an imminent Russian summer offensive and troop build ups on Ukraine's border are raising alarms in Sumy Oblast and fears that a large-scale assault could be on the horizon. Russian President Vladimir Putin on May 22 said he had ordered his military to create a "security buffer zone"
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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