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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba discussed with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken the supply of additional Patriot systems to Ukraine, preparations for the upcoming peace summit and NATO summit, as well as the US decision to allow Ukraine to use American weapons to strike Russian targets across the border.

Since the beginning of the day on May 31, 70 military clashes have been recorded at the front, and the most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovsky direction, where 11 of the 24 battles continued.

When asked whether the permit for strikes on the Russian Federation concerns not only the protection of Kharkiv , but also other regions - such as Sumy region, the representative of the US National Security Council, Michael Carpenter: “This applies to ensuring that Ukrainians can defend themselves.

Biden approved Ukraine's use of American weapons to strike Russian military targets on the Russian side of the border in self-defense against Russian aggression.

President Zelensky hailed the Biden administration's decision to allow Ukraine to use American weapons against targets in Russia near the border as a step forward to protect Ukrainians.

Zelensky criticized the ban on the use of Western weapons to hit targets in Russia, saying it was illogical to see Russian terrorists killing Ukrainians but unable to respond, and accused the Russians of simply smiling at the situation.

China has confirmed that it will not attend a peace conference on Ukraine to be held in Switzerland next month, citing four sources directly familiar with the matter, Reuters reports.

The Biden administration secretly allowed Ukraine to use US-provided weapons to strike the territory of the russian federation bordering Kharkiv region for the purpose of self-defense against enemy attacks.

Zelensky announced future communication with partners on the supply of new air defense systems, joint production facilities, in particular, for unmanned aerial vehicles, and increasing the capabilities of Ukraine's air defense.

Russia will not be invited to events marking the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy during World War II, due to the war in Ukraine and some allies ' concerns about Moscow's presence.

Zelensky and Biden may sign a bilateral security agreement ahead of a peace summit in Switzerland, symbolizing Kiev's support amid tensions between the two countries.

The war with Hamas in Gaza is currently the most expensive in Israel's history. The expected total cost by 2025 is estimated at NIS 250 billion ($67.4 billion).

The United States is reportedly boycotting a UN commemoration of the late Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi.

Israel says it gained control of Gaza's border with Egypt during the Rafah offensive, achieving a key goal of preventing Hamas from rearmament by smuggling weapons through tunnels from Egypt.

Biden's participation in the peace summit in Switzerland remains uncertain, as the United States has not confirmed his presence, possibly for security reasons. Its presence or high-level representation by the United States is crucial for demonstrating Western support for Ukraine's peace initiative.

Beijing will send a new pair of giant pandas named Bao Li and Qing Bao to The Washington National Zoo in the United States as part of a 10-year agreement marking a new era of "panda diplomacy" between the two superpowers.

U. S. State Department spokesperson Stacey Gilbert resigned over her disagreement with a U.S. government report that claims Israel is not obstructing humanitarian aid in Gaza.

Iran has accumulated 142. 1 kilograms of 60% enriched uranium, enough for several nuclear warheads, but the United States is urging its allies not to increase pressure on Tehran despite progress in its nuclear program.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg answered why it is now right to lift restrictions on Western weapons to hit targets inside Russia, citing Ukraine's right to self-defense.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that if White House Chief of Staff Joe Biden does not attend the Global Peace Summit, Russian leader Vladimir Putin will give him a standing ovation, as Ukraine expects Biden to attend this important event.

An Israeli airstrike killed 45 Palestinians in a tent city in Rafah, Gaza, sparking an international outcry and calls from the Biden administration for Israel to protect civilians while pursuing Hamas militants.

Biden honored fallen U. S. soldiers on Memorial Day by attending a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery and delivering a speech emphasizing the sacrifices made by military personnel to protect freedom and democracy.

China has no information about sending a delegation to the Ukraine Peace Summit scheduled for June 15-16 in Switzerland, but supports efforts to reach a peaceful settlement and “political solution” to the “crisis.

The EU is considering how to move from the upcoming Peace Summit in Switzerland to a possible meeting in Saudi Arabia in the fall with Russia's participation.

The United States will take part in the Peace Summit in Switzerland, which begins on June 15 and aims to unite global opinion on how to stop the Russian-Ukrainian war, but it remains unclear at what level the United States will be represented.

Zelensky called on Biden and Xi to support the Peace Summit with their personal leadership and participation, calling for global efforts to achieve real peace, not a pause between blows.

Trump offered to support his candidacy at the Libertarian Party convention, but the participants booed him.

Before Russia's invasion, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy asked the US and EU to impose preventive sanctions on Russia, Putin, and the energy sector, but they refused, resulting in heavy human costs for Ukraine.

The Biden administration fears that the growing Russian-North Korean military alliance could significantly expand Pyongyang's nuclear capabilities and increase tensions in the Asia-Pacific region.

After announcing a new package of military aid to Ukraine, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said that "aid from previous packages has already reached the front lines.