War in Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that lifting sanctions strengthens the Russian defense sector. The President called for tightening restrictions instead of attempting to engage in dialogue.
Zelenskyy stated that Russia has lost the initiative and noted a window for dialogue in January 2026. They aim to find a diplomatic path before the start of next winter.
The President stated that US production of anti-ballistic missiles is insufficient to counter Russia. Zelenskyy is requesting that Ukraine be granted licenses for the production of Patriot systems.
Occupiers shelled four districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region nearly 40 times using artillery and drones. A woman was killed, and nine other people were injured.
The President stated that the Russian Federation uses drones to test NATO air defenses and reduce support for Ukraine. Kyiv intercepts such targets and warns its partners.
The President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, suggests the expulsion of the Russian ambassador due to the drone crash in Galați. Previously, the country had already closed the Russian consulate in Constanța.
The occupiers dropped an incendiary munition onto the roof of the church in Zakitne. The temple, built in 2010, was completely destroyed as a result of the drone attack.
Experts discovered damage to a metal hatch and drone debris near the sixth power unit. The radiation situation at the plant remains within normal limits.
The Russian Federation has launched 16 Rassvet satellites into orbit to create a Starlink analog. For the system to operate stably, the enemy needs to launch more than 200 spacecraft.
The program was used by 2. 3 million Ukrainians, saving up to 15% on fuel. The funds can be spent on utility bills, medicine, or supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Defense Forces hit a refinery in Saratov and a military base on the Caspian Sea. Over the week, targets were destroyed in eight regions of the Russian Federation at distances of up to 1,200 km.
77 engagements took place at the front, with the highest number of attacks recorded in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy is also shelling Sumy and Chernihiv regions with artillery.
The Defense Forces of the South have refuted Russian claims of an attack on the ZNPP transport shop. Ukraine does not strike nuclear facilities and adheres to the norms of international law.
UAVs of the Third Army Corps struck targets at the Izvaryne checkpoint. Now, the occupiers' key logistical routes in the Luhansk region are under the fire control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Rinat Akhmetov declared a movement toward peace and described the Russian troops as being stuck. He pointed to the technological backwardness and weakness of the Russian economy.
In Dnipro, a fire is being extinguished at a Nova Poshta warehouse following a drone attack; no casualties reported. Zelenskyy called for new sanctions against Russia.
The businessman last saw the president on February 23, 2022, and noted his courage. It also became known that Akhmetov purchased expensive housing.
The first week of June will be favorable for implementing plans before Mercury goes retrograde. The astrologer advises finalizing pending tasks and strengthening connections.
Ukraine will play a friendly match against Poland under the leadership of Andrea Maldera. The squad includes 23 players, and Andriy Yarmolenko will serve as the team captain.
Due to fuel shortages in occupied Sevastopol, AI-92 and AI-95 gasoline are being released via vouchers. There is also a restriction on sales into canisters of up to 20 liters.
Lukashenko responded to the statement about 500 AFU targets and threatened with his own target. He also called the Ukrainian military on the border 'cannon fodder'.
SOF drones struck the Lazarevo station on the Surgut-Polotsk oil pipeline and the Agroproduct oil depot. These facilities are key nodes for Russia's exports and logistics.
The European Union is considering fixing the price limit on Russian oil due to rising fuel costs. These measures could be included in the 21st package of sanctions against the aggressor.
Starting June 2026, the conditions for reserving employees will change based on salary levels. Additionally, a reform of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will launch, featuring increased payments and new contracts.
In Dnipro, a logistics company warehouse and vehicles caught fire due to a drone attack. Rescuers are extinguishing the fire; information regarding casualties is being clarified.
The AFU struck the Saratov Oil Refinery and a network of military facilities on the territory of Russia. The destruction of fuel reservoirs in Feodosia and Yenakiieve has been confirmed.
Ten graduates of military academies underwent a solemn initiation into the ranks of the SOF and received steel-colored berets. The cadets were also presented with the first edition of the Ethos.
A Russian drone attacked a gas station in Sloviansk, causing an administrative building and a warehouse to catch fire. Rescuers extinguished the fire; there were no casualties.
Over the week, the Russian Federation launched more than 2,300 drones and 1,500 aerial bombs at Ukraine. Zelenskyy announced the strengthening of air defense and the receipt of a new IRIS-T system.
The Israeli army has captured the strategic Beaufort Castle deep inside Lebanon. This marks the deepest advancement of troops in 26 years, despite the current ceasefire agreement.