Ukraine handed over to Russia a list of 400 illegally deported children, but the occupiers agreed to return only 10. According to the Russians, not 20,000 children were kidnapped, but about a hundred.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that the fiercest battles are ongoing in the Sumy and Pokrovsk directions. The Defense Forces are doing everything possible to disrupt the occupiers' plans.
The President of Ukraine supported Erdogan's initiative to meet in the format of four leaders. However, Zelensky expressed doubt that this would lead to a ceasefire.
The President stated that the military on the ground can exchange the bodies of the deceased themselves. This does not require complex negotiations at the level of state leaders.
The President of Ukraine announced that the Russians want a ceasefire for a few days. Also, according to him, a new exchange of prisoners is being prepared.
Two people were injured in the shelling of Sumy. Six private houses, three country houses and an industrial facility were damaged.
Turkey plans to initiate a summit with the participation of Zelensky, Putin and, possibly, Trump, after negotiations in Istanbul. Erdogan expressed his readiness to organize a meeting in Ankara or Istanbul.
The Foreign Ministry spokesman stressed that Ukraine and Russia cannot be put on the same level. Negotiations in Istanbul lasted an hour, but there was no breakthrough.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed the agreement on the exchange of prisoners between Ukraine and Russia. The parties also initiated a new meeting at the end of June.
Serhiy Kyslytsia stated that Russia rejects the idea of an unconditional ceasefire. Despite negotiations with the American delegation, the proposals were not accepted by the Russian side.
The Ukrainian delegation handed over to the Russians a list of hundreds of deported children as a step towards a peaceful settlement. An agreement on the exchange of prisoners of war was also reached in Istanbul.
The President of Ukraine announced the completion of negotiations in Istanbul. According to him, a new large-scale exchange of prisoners between Ukraine and Russia is being prepared.
The court supported the Ministry of Justice's demands regarding the transfer of property of the banned Communist Party of Ukraine to the state. The decision has precedent-setting significance for similar cases.
Elon Musk announced XChat with encryption, disappearing messages and file transfer features. Experts question the platform's security, pointing to inaccuracies in the description of the encryption.
The Cabinet approved draft law No. 13321 to strengthen the protection of the rights of drivers with disabilities. It provides for a QR code on the "Driver with Disability" sign and control over preferential parking spaces.
NATO Secretary General stated that peace is impossible without lasting security for Ukraine. Support for Ukraine to win the war will be discussed at the summit in Vilnius.
Meteorological summer in Ukraine began in sync with the calendar. Warm weather is expected with a night temperature of +11°...+20°, during the day +23°...+29°, with occasional short-term rains in places.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Karol Navrotskyi on his victory in the presidential elections in Poland. He expressed hope for fruitful cooperation between Ukraine and Poland.
Intensive shelling of Sumy region complicated the evacuation of the population, especially from the border areas. People are evacuated by armored vehicles from their places of residence due to constant strikes by KABs, drones.
Russia declares its readiness to escalate hostilities, ignoring calls for peace. Sybiha emphasizes that this is a contempt for all countries that strive for a peaceful settlement.
A drone operator from the 414th Brigade "Birds of Magyar" accurately destroyed a Russian Grad MLRS with a full ammunition load of 40 rockets. The enemy equipment was completely wiped out.
A volunteer from New Zealand, Sean Le Kerns, died during combat operations. He defended Ukraine in the ranks of the Defense Forces, as reported by the Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia.
The Cabinet of Ministers has introduced changes regarding the deferral from mobilization for scientific and pedagogical workers. The deferral is granted when working at a 0.75 rate.
The government will pay UAH 200,000 to medical school graduates who will work in rural areas or in areas of active hostilities. This should overcome the shortage of personnel.
The government has updated the rules for reserving those liable for military service, especially those who protect facilities of the fuel and energy complex. The volume of reservation has also been increased for enterprises that provide for the needs of the Armed Forces.
A massive discharge of sewage has been recorded in Sevastopol Bay, which has led to the death of dolphins. The occupying authorities dumped sewage into the sea for more than a day, causing poisoning of the animals.
A senior Hamas official has said the group rejects the US proposal for a truce and the release of hostages. Israel has agreed to the plan, but Hamas is demanding an end to the war.
UN Security Council meeting showed: the world condemns Russia's attacks on the civilian population of Ukraine. Sybiha stressed support for the call for a 30-day ceasefire.
The Khmelnytskyi TCR reported a clash in Kamianets-Podilskyi between local residents and the TCR. 12 similar cases were recorded, accompanied by aggression and property damage.
The next round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia will take place on June 2 in Istanbul. Ukraine expects a "memorandum" from Russia with a vision for a ceasefire for discussion.
