Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a price ceiling of $45 per barrel of oil is better than $60, but real peace will come at $30 per barrel. He emphasized that this will change the course of thinking in Moscow.
Nicușor Dan will participate in the summit in Odesa, where he will confirm support for Ukraine and discuss security in the Black Sea. A trilateral meeting with Moldova is also planned.
The President of Ukraine stated that every Russian attack is demonstrative and called on the world to increase pressure on Russia. He emphasized the need for bold decisions that would complicate the situation for the aggressor.
People's Deputy Venislavskyi stated that there are currently no grounds to talk about demobilization due to the difficult situation at the front. The Verkhovna Rada is working on additional leave for the military.
The SBU has released a video of the special operation "Spiderweb", as a result of which 41 enemy aircraft were hit. The cost of the damaged equipment exceeds 7 billion dollars.
The NATO summit in The Hague will consider including contributions to Ukraine's defense in the new target for defense spending. The Alliance will work to remove barriers to trade in defense products.
Viktor Orbán reacted to Zelenskyy's interview, stating that Hungarians do not want to die for Ukraine and that their money should go there. The Hungarian government accuses Zelenskyy of campaigning for the opposition.
Zelenskyy warned that the transfer of Russian-Iranian drone technologies to North Korea poses a serious threat to Europe and Asia. He called for an immediate response before Seoul and Tokyo come under attack.
The President of Ukraine emphasized the importance of limiting the tanker fleet of the Russian Federation and lowering the price of oil to 30 dollars in the new EU sanctions package. He emphasized that compromises with Russia move peace further away.
The President of Ukraine has imposed sanctions against 9 legal entities, including the "Artek" camp in Crimea, and 58 individuals involved in the deportation of Ukrainian children. The sanctions include asset blocking and trade restrictions.
Russians are calling the families of prisoners of war, posing as employees of bodies allegedly involved in exchanges. The headquarters urges to contact the police.
The Coordination Headquarters announced the preparation of a new stage of the release of Ukrainian prisoners of war. A large exchange is underway, the details of which will be announced later for security reasons.
Another stage of the prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia, agreed upon in Istanbul, has taken place. Soldiers from various units of the Defense Forces have returned home.
Another YouTube channel of Oleksiy Arestovych, who is under sanctions of the National Security and Defense Council, has been blocked in Ukraine. This is his second channel that is not available in Ukraine.
The President stated that Ukraine needs weapons and support from strong countries to force Russia to stop the war. He called on world leaders to take decisive action.
The President of Ukraine accused Orbán of using the war and Zelenskyy personally in domestic politics, which leads to the radicalization of Hungarian society and worsens relations.
The Kremlin is mocking the peace efforts of partners and continuing the war, throwing thousands of soldiers into battle in various directions. Russia strikes Ukraine daily with hundreds of "Shaheds".
Meetings of Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Istanbul were unsuccessful due to the destructive position of the Russians. Russia put forward unrealistic demands and ultimatums regarding a ceasefire.
Zelenskyy assessed the negotiations with Russia in Istanbul. He emphasized the need for strong mediators and security guarantees for Ukraine.
Ukraine is negotiating with the United States regarding the purchase of weapons, including Patriot air defense systems. A fund created under a mineral agreement is being considered to finance the purchases.
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.