Zelenskyy stated that putin feels impunity and is preparing new strikes. Every delay in diplomacy is a disrespect to the world, which does not increase pressure on russia.
Since the beginning of the year, the Russians have used nearly 11,200 "Shaheds" and over 700 missiles, including ballistic ones, against Ukraine. Zelenskyy emphasized the deliberate pace of strikes by the Russian Federation.
According to Putin's aide, Trump assured that the United States was not aware of Kyiv's plans to attack Russian airfields. Also, the Kremlin expressed hope for the continuation of negotiations with Ukraine.
Putin told Trump about the need to respond to the strikes on airfields. Trump discussed with him "Ukraine's attack on Russian planes".
Donald Trump stated that he discussed with Putin the attack by Ukraine on Russian aircraft and the potential reaction of the Russian Federation. The parties also touched upon the topic of Iran's nuclear program.
The Vinnytsia court sentenced Anatoliy Shariy in absentia to 15 years for treason. He helped the FSB in creating propaganda videos with interrogations of Ukrainian prisoners.
The U. S. Embassy in Kyiv has urged citizens to be cautious due to ongoing Russian air attacks. Citizens are advised to immediately seek shelter in case of an alert.
Andriy Yermak discussed the situation on the front, support for Ukraine and negotiations with Russia with the US Secretary of State in Washington. They also talked about the exchange of prisoners and the return of abducted children.
The Russian Federation has announced its readiness to start exchanging prisoners with Ukraine as early as June 7-9. Also, the Russian Federation is ready to hand over the bodies of Ukrainian soldiers.
Ursula von der Leyen announced a proposal to extend EU protection for Ukrainians fleeing the war. Approximately 4.3 million Ukrainians reside in the EU, most of whom are in Poland, Germany, and the Czech Republic.
In the morning, Russian troops attacked Sumy with drones, damaging warehouses and civilian cars. Rescuers eliminated the sources of fire, despite repeated shelling.
Gintautas Paluckas is involved in a case regarding a loan from the state-owned ILTE bank to his company Garnis. The investigation will last up to three months, and the Prime Minister denies the allegations.
Russia did not respond to Ukraine's document on ending the war, which was sent before the talks in Istanbul. Instead, Moscow put forward old ultimatums, which thwarted progress.
Since the beginning of the day, 134 combat clashes have taken place at the front. The occupiers dropped 74 guided bombs and launched 1334 kamikaze drone strikes, carrying out 4421 shellings.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi. The main attention was paid to the situation at the ZNPP and the safety of the Chernobyl NPP, and cooperation projects were also discussed.
Andriy Yermak met with Steve Witkoff, discussing the negotiations in Istanbul, where Russia's position was recognized as unconstructive. Yermak invited Witkoff to visit Ukraine to assess the situation.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree appointing Robert Brovdi as the Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The corresponding decree No. 386/2024 has already been published.
An initiative has been submitted to the Georgian Parliament to return the "nationality" column and the father's name to the documents. The author believes that this is necessary in order not to lose "Georgianness".
Andriy Sybiha discussed with Rafael Grossi the functioning of the Zaporizhzhia NPP and the important role of the IAEA. Ukraine insists on returning the Zaporizhzhia NPP under its control in accordance with international standards.
As a result of the Russian attack on Sumy, the number of dead has increased to four. A 43-year-old man died in the hospital, his 7-year-old daughter was seriously injured.
The Alliance seeks to fill a key gap in response to the threat of Russian aggression. Defense ministers of member states will discuss this issue in Brussels.
A large-scale air alert has been declared in Ukraine due to the threat of ballistic missiles. An explosion was heard in Pavlograd, likely before the alert was announced, the origin of which has not yet been confirmed.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met for the first time with the new President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, and invited him to participate in the Ukraine – South-Eastern Europe summit, which will take place in Odesa. Romania assured of its support for Ukraine's membership in the EU and NATO.
Over the course of the day, there were 117 combat engagements. The enemy launched 1353 kamikaze drone strikes and conducted nearly 4000 shelling attacks on Ukrainian troop positions in various directions.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee supported Anna Kolisnyk's statement on resigning her mandate. In 2023, the Supreme Anti-Corruption Court closed the case against her regarding false declaration.
The President of Ukraine and the Secretary General of NATO discussed increasing pressure on Russia and preparations for the NATO Summit in The Hague. Zelenskyy stressed the importance of Ukraine's representation at the summit.
The President of Ukraine met with the Prime Minister of Norway, discussing support for Ukraine, strengthening air defense, and investments in the defense industry. The parties also emphasized the importance of strengthening sanctions against Russia.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Gitanas Nausėda in Vilnius. They discussed sanctions pressure on Russia, European integration, and the reconstruction of Ukraine.
Annalena Baerbock has been elected President of the UN General Assembly. She was supported by 167 member states, promising to be an "honest mediator".
Search operations have been completed in Bilozerske at the site of a partially destroyed five-story building. Rescuers discovered fragments of the bodies of the dead and removed 90 tons of structures.
