Armed Forces of Ukraine

Russia handed over to Ukraine a draft "peace memorandum" with demands for the withdrawal of troops from 4 regions, recognition of occupied Crimea as Russian, neutrality and reduction of the army.

The SBU and the National Police detained six accomplices of the Russian Federation who set fire to energy facilities, Ukrzaliznytsia and AFU vehicles in various regions. They face life imprisonment.

Head coach of "Kryvbas" Yuriy Vernydub and his staff left the team. In 2023/2024, the club took third place in the UPL under the leadership of Vernydub.

Russian troops are trying to advance deeper into the Sumy region with infantry groups, actively shelling the positions of the Armed Forces. The enemy uses aircraft and tries to break through on ATVs.

Ukrainian soldiers have destroyed another Russian Tor-M2 anti-aircraft missile system worth approximately $25 million. The strike on the enemy SAM system was guided by intelligence officers from the "Black Forest" brigade.

On June 2, the second round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia will take place in Istanbul. Ukraine handed over a document to the Russian Federation with the terms of a ceasefire, but Russia did not provide feedback.

A reprint of the book "Frontline Kobzar", illustrated by the fallen defender of Ukraine Serhiy Pushchenko, was presented in Kaniv. The book's circulation is 300 copies, some of which will go to charity for the army.

Over the past day, Ukrainian defenders eliminated more than 1,100 Russian soldiers. Dozens of units of enemy equipment were also destroyed, including tanks, artillery systems, and UAVs.

The US State Department confirmed that Rubio's conversation with Lavrov took place at the request of Russia. They discussed the negotiations in Istanbul and the achievement of a lasting peace.

Ukraine will offer a complete ceasefire at negotiations with Russia on Monday, June 2. Zelenskyy reported that the Russian Federation has not submitted its "memorandum" to any party.

On Sunday, June 01, 107 battles took place at the front. The hottest was in the Pokrovsky direction, where the enemy carried out 47 assaults. The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 145 invaders and destroyed a lot of equipment.

In May 2025, Russian troops increased the number of offensive operations by 19%. The most difficult day was May 4, when the enemy carried out 269 assaults.

Air raid alert declared for the second time this evening in Kyiv and many regions of Ukraine. The reason is the threat of the use of ballistic weapons from the northeast.

On Sunday evening, the Russian delegation landed in Istanbul to participate in negotiations with Ukraine. The meeting of the delegations is scheduled for June 2 at 13:00 in the Çırağan Palace.

The Russian army shelled the Samara district with missiles, and the Nikopol district with artillery and drones. Infrastructure, a five-story building and a minibus were damaged.

According to media reports, Kyiv informed Washington about the details of Operation "Spiderweb" before it began. At the same time, the White House denied information about awareness of the special operation.

Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree on the composition of the Ukrainian delegation for negotiations with Russia in Istanbul on June 2. The delegation includes representatives of the Ministry of Defense, the Presidential Office and the Armed Forces.

The Defense Forces of Ukraine are deterring the advance of Russian troops, 83 combat clashes have been recorded. The greatest enemy activity is observed in the Pokrovsk direction, where fierce battles are ongoing.

Lieutenant General Drapatiy submitted a resignation report from the position of Commander of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine after the death of 12 soldiers at the 239th training ground. He took responsibility for the tragedy.

On the night of June 1, Russia attacked Ukraine with 479 air attack weapons. Air defense forces shot down 210 "Shaheds" and 3 Kh-101/Iskander-K cruise missiles.

On June 1, the enemy launched a missile strike on the location of the Ground Forces training unit. 12 soldiers were killed, more than 60 were injured, and an investigation is underway.

On June 1, the enemy launched a missile strike on the training unit of the Land Forces. There are dead and wounded servicemen, an investigation is underway.

Russian troops captured the village of Volodymyrivka in the Sumy region, which is located directly near the border with Russia. The village is part of the Khotyn community.

On May 31, 141 combat clashes took place on the front, the Russian army carried out 4,728 shellings. The most tense situation was in the Pokrovsky and Kurakhiv directions.

On the night of June 1, Kyiv was attacked by ballistic missiles and ударними drones. The city authorities called on residents to stay in safe places due to the high threat.

The Ministry of Health of Ukraine shared 8 steps to quit smoking, reminding of the harm of tobacco. It is important to determine the date of quitting, enlist support and avoid provocative situations.

The Russians have intensified their activity in the Zaporizhzhia direction, where they are advancing. The Armed Forces of Ukraine (ZSU) continue their operation in the Kursk direction, where the enemy is holding its best units.

Ukrainian paratroopers, together with other units, captured 10 Russian soldiers in the Kursk direction. The occupiers complain of ill-treatment in their own units.

The Cabinet of Ministers is initiating changes to the legislation on social protection of military personnel of срокової and basic service. It is proposed to regulate the issue of protection of conscripts and members of their families.

According to the Navy of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as of May 31, there are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 3 Russian ships in the Mediterranean Sea, one of them with "Calibers".