Russian media reported that negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul have not yet started. Although both delegations have already arrived at the meeting place.
In May 2025, business resumed positive assessments of economic activity in all sectors. The business expectations index rose to 50.8 thanks to demand and financial assistance.
The Ukrainian delegation has arrived in Istanbul for the second round of negotiations with Russia. Ukraine handed over a document with ceasefire terms to the Russian Federation, but the Kremlin has not provided feedback.
A delegation from Russia has arrived in Istanbul, where the second round of negotiations with Ukraine is to take place. This was reported by Russian state media.
On the eve of negotiations with Russia, the Ukrainian delegation coordinated its positions with Germany, Italy, and Great Britain. They discussed a ceasefire, humanitarian measures, and a meeting of leaders.
Russian troops attacked the outskirts of Sumy, damaging an industrial facility and the private sector. As a result of the shelling, two people were injured and are receiving medical assistance.
Negotiations between Ukrainian and Russian delegations will take place in Istanbul on June 2 at 13:00. The meeting will be held at the Çırağan Palace, and the Ukrainian delegation will be headed by Rustem Umerov.
Russian troops struck Kostyantynivka three times with air bombs, killing a 60-year-old woman and injuring four civilians. Dozens of houses and infrastructure facilities were damaged.
Apple has appealed against the European Commission's requirements to disclose user data to third-party developers under the DMA. The company believes that this violates privacy and restricts innovation.
Electricity consumption fell by 3. 5% due to the weather. Ukrenergo asks to use powerful equipment from 10:00 to 18:00 to restore the system.
As a result of the SBU special operation "Spiderweb" on June 1, at least 13 Russian aircraft were destroyed. According to preliminary data, the cost of the affected strategic aviation is $7 billion.
This morning, rescuers extinguished a fire on the premises of the Dream Yellow shopping mall in Kyiv's Obolon district. Garbage in containers caught fire, but no one was injured.
Russian forces struck an enterprise in the Chernihiv region, causing a large-scale fire. Firefighters have localized the fire on an area of 6800 sq. m, there is no threat of further spread.
The escalation of the Russian war in Ukraine and a new threat from Trump to double tariffs on steel and aluminum have forced investors to seek refuge in gold. Spot gold rose 0.7% to $3311.33 per ounce.
Russian special services have intensified the recruitment of Ukrainians for criminal activities in the EU. These are mainly Ukrainians from the occupied territories who are offered money for surveillance and other tasks.
Overnight on June 2, Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones. Air defense forces neutralized 52 enemy targets in the east, south, and north of the country, with hits recorded in 12 locations.
OPEC+ decided to increase oil production in July by 411,000 barrels per day. Brent and WTI oil prices rose after falling last week.
Over the past day, 146 battles took place at the front, almost half of which were in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The enemy launched 5 missile and 66 air strikes.
In the American state of Colorado, a man threw incendiary devices into a crowd during a demonstration in memory of Israeli hostages. Six people were injured, the suspect was detained.
Owners of cars with license plates in storage at the Ministry of Internal Affairs must pay for the service by June 3, otherwise they will be destroyed. The cost of storage is UAH 10.80 per day.
Since the beginning of the day, 93 combat clashes have taken place, a third of them in the Pokrovsky direction. The enemy has become more active in the Lyman direction, carrying out numerous attacks near populated areas.
Russian troops attacked a fire station in Nikopol with a drone, damaging the building and a fire truck. Ten minutes later, the enemy launched another attack on the administrative building.
The military law enforcement service of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is investigating the incident in Kamianets-Podilskyi, where a clash occurred between representatives of the TCC and civilians. During the incident, soldiers and civilians were injured.
May 29, 2025, a mobile SAM of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine with R-73 missiles shot down a Russian "Dan-M" drone over Odesa region. The drone fell into the Black Sea, the fight continues.
The drone coalition for Ukraine may expand to 20 members, including Belgium and Turkey planning to join. Participants pledged to allocate 2.75 billion euros.
Gas volumes in storage facilities are 40% higher than last year. The government has created a headquarters under the leadership of Oleksiy Kuleba to coordinate preparations for the heating season and the restoration of the energy system.
An explosion occurred at the "Krušik" defense plant in Serbia during pentrite pressing operations. Five workers were injured and hospitalized for medical assistance.
Ukraine will receive funds from Japan within the ERA mechanism, which is financed by profits from frozen Russian assets. These funds will be directed to priority budget expenditures.
The government has approved negotiating positions for clusters 2 and 6 for Ukraine's accession to the EU. Cluster 2 concerns the internal market, and cluster 6 concerns foreign policy.
The President of Ukraine reacted to the night attack by the Russian Federation, emphasizing that Russia will not abandon its strategy of destruction without sufficient pressure. Zelenskyy called on the United States, Europe, and all those who strive for peace to be resolute and not bargain with the aggressor.
