Ukraine

Zelenskyy stated that in the event of no results from the meeting of Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Istanbul, it is necessary to urgently introduce the 18th package of sanctions. The sanctions should be concentrated on the oil and banking sectors.

The Rada is proposing to expand the reservation for defense industry workers, allowing contracts with specialists without a military ID. The employee must settle military registration within 45 days.

NATO Secretary General stated that peace is impossible without lasting security for Ukraine. Support for Ukraine to win the war will be discussed at the summit in Vilnius.

President Zelenskyy stated that Russia's attempts to combine a counteroffensive with diplomacy are an opportunity for Ukraine to end the war. He emphasized the importance of supporting defense capabilities.

A delegation from Russia has arrived in Istanbul, where the second round of negotiations with Ukraine is to take place. This was reported by Russian state media.

The SBU special operation "Web" hit 4 military airfields of the Russian Federation, 41 aircraft were hit, including A-50, Tu-95, Tu-22 M3 and Tu-160. The cost of the affected aviation is over $7 billion.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has made changes to the regulations on military medical examinations, reducing the time for checking the documents of the Military Medical Commission to 5 days. Decisions of the Military Medical Commission are now issued faster.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine hopes for positive decisions in Istanbul regarding a complete ceasefire and the return of prisoners. He emphasized the importance of these issues.

Meteorological summer in Ukraine began in sync with the calendar. Warm weather is expected with a night temperature of +11°...+20°, during the day +23°...+29°, with occasional short-term rains in places.

The Bucharest Nine summit will discuss providing Ukraine with everything it needs to fight. The Russian Federation is a long-term threat to NATO, so it is important to make the necessary decisions.

On the eve of negotiations with Russia, the Ukrainian delegation coordinated its positions with Germany, Italy, and Great Britain. They discussed a ceasefire, humanitarian measures, and a meeting of leaders.

Drivers face a fine of UAH 1,700 to UAH 3,400 for refusing to transport privileged categories of citizens. Draft Law No. 13331 provides for punishment for ignoring the right to free travel.

Russian troops are trying to advance deeper into the Sumy region with infantry groups, actively shelling the positions of the Armed Forces. The enemy uses aircraft and tries to break through on ATVs.

State orders for the agricultural sector will increase by more than 10%. The total number of places for bachelors and masters will increase by 590, and special attention will be paid to veterinary medicine.

In the context of the war in Ukraine, psychologists urge parents to pay attention to changes in children's behavior. Mood swings, sleep problems or loss of interest in learning may indicate emotional difficulties.

The President of Ukraine has arrived in the capital of Lithuania to participate in the summit of the "Bucharest Nine" countries and the Nordic countries. Bilateral meetings with summit participants are also planned.

Russian special services may use the tactic of recruiting teenagers for sabotage in Lithuania, as was the case in Ukraine. Teenagers are vulnerable, and scouts promise easy money.

Intensive shelling of Sumy region complicated the evacuation of the population, especially from the border areas. People are evacuated by armored vehicles from their places of residence due to constant strikes by KABs, drones.

In Ivano-Frankivsk region, an official of the Territorial Recruitment Center (TCC) entered false data about those liable for military service in order to artificially increase mobilization rates. He has already been notified of suspicion, and the investigation is ongoing.

Negotiations between Ukrainian and Russian delegations will take place in Istanbul on June 2 at 13:00. The meeting will be held at the Çırağan Palace, and the Ukrainian delegation will be headed by Rustem Umerov.

Electricity consumption fell by 3. 5% due to the weather. Ukrenergo asks to use powerful equipment from 10:00 to 18:00 to restore the system.

In the first quarter of 2025, Ukrainians took out over 2. 17 million microloans for a total of UAH 12.72 billion. The average loan amount decreased to UAH 5,858, and the total debt reached UAH 24.28 billion.

On June 2, the second round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia will take place in Istanbul. Ukraine handed over a document to the Russian Federation with the terms of a ceasefire, but Russia did not provide feedback.

The Russian authorities have restricted mobile internet access in the Saratov region, particularly in the cities of Saratov and Engels. This is attributed to security measures due to possible provocations involving drones.

In April-May 2025, 66 Ukrainian citizens were evacuated from temporarily occupied territories and Russia. They have been provided with temporary housing, financial, legal, psychological and medical assistance.

The escalation of the Russian war in Ukraine and a new threat from Trump to double tariffs on steel and aluminum have forced investors to seek refuge in gold. Spot gold rose 0.7% to $3311.33 per ounce.

A reprint of the book "Frontline Kobzar", illustrated by the fallen defender of Ukraine Serhiy Pushchenko, was presented in Kaniv. The book's circulation is 300 copies, some of which will go to charity for the army.

Satellite images of the "Belaya" airbase after the Ukrainian drone attack on June 1 have been published. Damage to at least four combat aircraft has been recorded.

Overnight on June 2, Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones. Air defense forces neutralized 52 enemy targets in the east, south, and north of the country, with hits recorded in 12 locations.

Over the past day, 146 battles took place at the front, almost half of which were in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The enemy launched 5 missile and 66 air strikes.