War in Ukraine
Kyiv fears a delay in EU accession due to the elections in France and the pace of reforms. Ukraine is frustrated by proposals for only associate membership in the bloc.
180 combat engagements took place at the front over the past day. The enemy deployed over 6,200 drones and dropped nearly 200 guided aerial bombs on the positions of the Defense Forces.
Real Madrid has terminated its cooperation with head coach Álvaro Arbeloa. The specialist had been leading the team since January following the dismissal of Xabi Alonso.
Diplomats confirmed the inclusion of the head of the ROC in the 21st EU sanctions package. Hungary is ready to lift its veto on restrictions against Kirill.
In the Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv, houses and utility networks were damaged due to shelling. Two women, aged 48 and 71, were injured and received medical assistance.
In Vilniansk, two children, their mother, and a man were wounded due to a UAV attack. Damage to private houses was also recorded in the city.
In Balashikha, Damir Davydov, the head of the missile supply department, was killed in a car explosion. At the same time, there were reports regarding the alleged death of Lieutenant General Alexander Maximtsev, Chief of the Main Staff and First Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Aerospace Forces of the Russian Federation.
Naftogaz has agreed on a debt restructuring of 1. 2 billion euros with payments scheduled for 2032-2033. The resources will be directed toward the restoration of infrastructure attacked by the enemy.
The leaders signed a declaration on defense cooperation and the development of air defense systems. They discussed sanctions against the Russian shadow fleet and Ukraine's accession to the EU.
Donald Tusk stated that Poland must participate in negotiations regarding the termination of the war. Any agreements made without Warsaw's involvement will not be implemented by it.
Mette Frederiksen called the support for Ukraine Europe's self-defense. Russia uses disinformation and threats to pressure NATO and Baltic countries.
The most popular destinations remain Odesa, the Carpathians, and Zakarpattia. A week's vacation for one person costs an average of 14 thousand hryvnias.
Jonas Gahr Støre noted that Ukraine is defending itself more effectively and putting pressure on the enemy. At the same time, the NB8 countries reaffirmed their unwavering support in the fight against aggression.
Near Pytomnyk, Russians struck a car carrying five civilians with an FPV drone. A 70-year-old woman was killed, and four other people were hospitalized with injuries.
Kubilius proposes creating a defense union based on the E5 for Ukraine's rapid integration. The new structure will allow for the strengthening of European security outside the EU.
Bosnia and Herzegovina has become the 50th member of the coalition for the return of Ukrainian children. This decision was officially confirmed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andrii Sybiha.
Jonas Gahr Støre announced a transition to mutually beneficial defense cooperation with Ukraine. He noted the AFU's capacity for rapid innovation and adaptation.
Mette Frederiksen called on Europe to accelerate rearmament based on Ukrainian innovations. It is impossible to create an effective security system without Ukraine.
The Russian army attacked four districts of Kharkiv with drones, damaging a building and a car. Two women received medical assistance for an acute stress reaction.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre stated that Ukraine is ready for a diplomatic end to the war. He confirmed support for Kyiv's peace initiatives.
Zelenskyy discussed strengthening air defense and developing defense production with partners. The priority is the PURL program and the creation of an anti-ballistic system.
Ukraine has fulfilled all conditions for EU membership and awaits the decision of its partners. President Zelenskyy called for the opening of all negotiation clusters in the near future.
The Ukrainian military struck an ammunition depot in the Belgorod region and enemy command posts. The destruction of eight fuel tanks in the port of Mariupol has been confirmed.
Ukraine will strike Russian military targets, launching up to 600 drones and missiles. President Zelenskyy stated that the Russian aggressor must feel the consequences of its own war.
28 cases are being investigated for the militarization of children, and 439 individuals are suspected of indoctrination. Currently, over 20,000 children are being sought, and the deportation of 716 individuals has been confirmed.
Zelenskyy stated the impossibility of defending Europe without Ukraine's participation in NATO. The NB8 leaders confirmed the state's importance for the security of the entire continent.
Bulgarian Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov stated that Ukraine "has enough weapons and needs people. " At the same time, official Sofia calls on the parties to engage in negotiations mediated by the EU.
In Zhydachiv, at the city cemetery, unidentified individuals damaged the grave of a Hero of Ukraine. The police have initiated criminal proceedings and are establishing the identities of the perpetrators.
In May 2026, annual inflation in Ukraine slowed to 8. 2%. Fruit prices saw the largest increase at 11.1%, while egg prices fell by 15.3%.
Zelenskyy and the new Prime Minister of Latvia signed an agreement on the joint production of drones. The document also provides for the development of air defense systems and the exchange of technologies.