Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine, using 315 drones and 7 missiles. Houses, infrastructure, a maternity hospital were damaged, there are dead and wounded. Zelenskyy called on the world for tough action.
The Trump administration may stop supplying weapons to Ukraine, but it will not stop providing satellite intelligence. This is important for target designation on the battlefield, because it is the eyes and ears of Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff, where they discussed the situation at the front and strikes on Russian objects. The most intense fighting is taking place in the Pokrovsk direction.
The exchange of prisoners with Russia has begun and will last for several days. Among those being returned are the wounded, seriously wounded, and people under the age of 25.
No country, including Russia, has the right to veto Ukraine's accession to NATO, Sybiha said. The security of Ukraine and NATO are indivisible, and solutions are needed to strengthen defense capabilities.
The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andriy Sybiha, stated the need to strengthen sanctions against the Russian Federation and lower the price of oil to 30 dollars. Strengthening Ukraine is also important.
Ukraine has returned its defenders from Russian captivity. Among those released are defenders of Mariupol, the wounded, and those who are not yet 25 years old.
As part of the agreements in Istanbul, a prisoner exchange took place, the first group of soldiers under 25 was returned, including the defenders of Mariupol. Work is underway to repatriate the bodies of the dead.
Over the past day, Ukrainian defenders eliminated 970 Russian soldiers, and also destroyed 4 tanks and 42 artillery systems. The most difficult situation at the front is currently observed in the Pokrovsky and Lyman directions.
Mark Rutte and Hakan Fidan discussed efforts to end the war between Ukraine and Russia. The parties also discussed preparations for the NATO summit to be held in The Hague on June 24-25.
An air alert was declared in Kyiv on the evening of June 8 due to the threat of drones. City authorities warned of possible loud noises in the city.
The President of Ukraine called on citizens to pay attention to air raid signals in the coming days. The US believes that Russia is preparing a powerful strike against Ukraine.
Trolleybus traffic on Vadym Hetman Street, which was limited due to the shelling on June 6, has been restored in Kyiv. Trolleybuses No. 22, 27, 30, 42 are returning to their usual routes.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced preparations for the G7 summit in Canada and the NATO summit in the Netherlands. He emphasized the need to increase pressure on Moscow.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the most difficult situation is currently in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The defense forces are doing everything possible to restrain the enemy and prevent them from advancing.
President Zelenskyy stated that Trump has all the tools to put pressure on Russia to end the war. He also expressed hope for normal, professional relations with Trump.
President Zelenskyy stated that he believes in the introduction of US sanctions against Russia under the leadership of Trump. He emphasized the importance of US leadership in this matter.
Zelenskyy stated that the US transferred 20,000 missiles that Ukraine was expecting to fight "Shaheds" to the Middle East. He emphasized the prospect of increased losses in the Ukrainian army without US assistance.
President Zelenskyy stated that Trump incorrectly assesses Putin's desire for peace. He emphasized the need for strong security guarantees for lasting peace in Ukraine, insisting on pressure on Russia.
Chernivtsi TCC denies the detention of veteran Zamrii in the basement, claiming that he was not entitled to a deferral. Zamrii claimed to have been held for three days, despite having a reservation.
The G7 summit in Canada will discuss peace in Ukraine, energy security and protection against foreign interference. Canada stresses the importance of working with partners to overcome challenges.
Ukrainian military destroyed Russian positions from which Ukraine was being shelled. They also shot down a Russian Su-35 aircraft and damaged military helicopters.
Ukraine needs positive signals from the US regarding air defense, namely concrete actions, not words. Also, the President emphasized the importance of joint production of air defense systems with Europe.
The President of Ukraine stated that the Russian Federation's strikes on Kharkiv are not a response, but an attempt to destroy life. Russia brings only ruins and death, therefore pressure on it must be increased.
Russian air bombs hit civilian objects in Kharkiv, including near the children's railway. President Zelenskyy stressed the need for Russia to be strongly forced to peace.
Emmanuel Macron will visit Greenland on June 15 to hold talks with the Prime Ministers of Denmark and Greenland on security, climate change and European sovereignty. The visit will take place before the G7 meeting in Canada.
The SBU has released a video of the "Spiderweb" special operation, where an FPV drone hits a Russian Tu-22M3 bomber. The cost of the damaged equipment exceeds $7 billion.
As a result of the SBU operation "Spiderweb", Russia suffered significant losses of strategic aviation. It will take years to restore the fleet of bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons.
President Zelenskyy stated that truck drivers were unaware of transporting drones during Operation "Spiderweb. " The SBU used exclusively Ukrainian weapons.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy refuted Donald Trump's words about the war in Ukraine, emphasizing that it is not a child's squabble, but the murder of children. He stressed that the pain of loss cannot be felt from a distance.