At the St. Petersburg Forum, the Russian Federation is trying to hide a budget deficit of 80 billion dollars. Revenues have fallen by 40%, and 71 of the country's regions have become deficit-ridden.
President Zelenskyy reported the deaths of at least 707 children due to Russian aggression. He emphasized the necessity of punishment for these crimes.
Since August 2023, 200 million tons of cargo have been transported through the corridor, including 118 million tons of grain. The products reached 56 countries despite constant enemy attacks.
The FRG lost to Portugal and Austria in the vote for a seat on the UN Security Council. Johann Wadephul linked this to the support for Ukraine and Israel, as well as Russian lobbying.
Due to Russian shelling, consumers in six regions of Ukraine have been cut off from power. In the Sumy region, an enemy drone wounded an oblenergo worker during an attack on a vehicle.
EU ambassadors have begun the process of opening the first negotiation cluster for Ukraine. Intergovernmental conferences in Luxembourg are scheduled for June 15.
Hungary has lifted its veto on EU accession negotiations for Ukraine and Moldova, which are set to launch on June 15. Budapest has set conditions regarding the rights of the Hungarian minority.
The EU is preparing sanctions against four Chinese companies for assisting the Russian military. Firms from the UAE, Turkey, and Azerbaijan will also face restrictions.
Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 264 enemy drones out of 293 launched. An Iskander-M missile strike and 24 drone hits were recorded across 11 different locations.
A nighttime drone attack on Kherson left two people dead and nine wounded. Fires broke out in a high-rise building, and rescuers worked under ongoing shelling.
Over the past day, the Defense Forces destroyed 1,300 Russian servicemen and 2,111 enemy drones. The enemy also lost 75 artillery systems and hundreds of units of motor vehicles.
On June 4, Ukraine honors the children who died as a result of the Russian Federation's aggression. Globally, the world marks Anti-Caries Day, Corgi Day, and Cheese Day.
The US House of Representatives supported the consideration of a bill on aid to Ukraine and sanctions against the Russian Federation. 218 lawmakers voted in favor of the decision.
Analysis confirmed damage to the ELOU-AVT-6 unit and the visbreaking section. The facility will be unable to operate in its normal mode until repairs are completed.
Zelenskyy stated that the majority of NATO countries support Ukraine's accession to the Alliance. However, a final decision currently lacks unanimity among the allies.
Germany, France, and Britain are developing a format for negotiations with the Russian Federation involving Ukraine. European leaders believe Kyiv's positions are stronger due to the strikes.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a decision regarding 400 million dollars in aid. The funds were approved by Congress but delayed by the U.S. Department of Defense.
The Cyprus Presidency has begun preparations for opening the first cluster of negotiations on the accession of Ukraine and Moldova to the EU. This decision is a strategic priority for the bloc.
Partners have made decisions regarding new contributions to the PURL program for June. Zelenskyy urged Europe to create its own anti-ballistic systems.
Since the beginning of the day, 215 combat engagements have occurred; the enemy launched 6,218 drones and 149 guided aerial bombs. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions.
The President also discussed the Ankara summit with the NATO Secretary General and held talks with the Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom and Norway, Keir Starmer and Jonas Gahr Støre.
The Ukrainian national team defeated Hungary with a score of 5:1 in the Euro 2026 semi-finals. For the first time in history, the team will play in the final against Azerbaijan or Serbia.
Yulia Svyrydenko discussed the implementation of the $8. 1 billion program with the IMF mission. Next week, the Rada will consider amendments to the 2026 state budget.
Ukraine will expand the rights of the Hungarian minority to facilitate the start of EU accession negotiations. Péter Magyar announced that a comprehensive agreement has been reached between the countries.
The President of Ukraine and the British Prime Minister discussed weapons supplies and joint diplomacy. Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for the sanctions against Russia's cryptocurrency schemes.
Kyrylo Budanov discussed structural reforms and financial stability with the IMF mission. Ukraine continues the implementation of the EFF program and the fight against corruption.
Next week, according to preliminary data, the Verkhovna Rada may consider the dismissal of Minister of Education Oksen Lisovyi. The agenda includes a personnel issue, but without specific details.
Over 13. 5 thousand Russian chemical attacks have been recorded since the start of the war. In May alone, the enemy used prohibited substances against the AFU 237 times.
Eleven countries are demanding that the European Commission stop issuing Schengen visas to citizens of the Russian Federation. In 2025, Russians received more than 620 thousand entry permits.
Due to Ukrainian strikes, Russia is experiencing fuel shortages and logistical problems. Zelenskyy called ballistic missiles the enemy's last argument.
