Ukraine
Ukraine defeated Poland 2-0 in Andrea Maldera's debut match as head coach. Goals were scored by Yaremchuk and Yarmolenko, the latter of whom has nearly caught up with Shevchenko.
Yaroslava Mahuchikh won the Diamond League stage in Rabat with a result of 1. 97 meters. Yuliia Levchenko took fourth place with a mark of 1.91 meters.
During the day, 229 combat engagements were recorded, with 40 attacks occurring in the Pokrovsk direction. The occupiers used over 4,400 drones and 174 guided aerial bombs.
Ukraine and the US have not yet signed a framework agreement on drones despite being ready for testing. Donald Trump's consent is required to finalize the document.
The President of Ukraine hopes for the arrival of U. S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in two weeks. They are expected to visit Kyiv before Moscow.
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 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 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.
Svitolina defeated Bencic in three sets to reach the quarterfinals of Roland Garros 2026. Next, she will play against fellow Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk.
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.
On June 1, temperatures of +19. ..+23 degrees and sunny weather are expected in Ukraine. Rain and thunderstorms will occur only in the western and eastern regions of the country.
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.
A State Border Guard Service official and a businessman are suspected of extorting a $1 million bribe. The money was demanded from the winner of a 760 million hryvnia tender for the supply of drones.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kyiv marks its 1544th anniversary without large-scale celebrations due to the threat of shelling. Charitable and cultural events for residents are being held in the city's districts.
On the night of May 31, air defense neutralized 212 out of 229 enemy drones. 14 hits were recorded across 11 locations, and debris falls occurred in five places.
ATESH agents destroyed electronic warfare systems in the Perm Krai to allow drones to pass. Subsequently, a local oil refinery and a chemical complex were hit.