Ukraine

Michael Duffy became Deputy Secretary of Defense for Procurement. He previously called for the suspension of military assistance to Ukraine.

According to DeepState, Russian troops occupied Andriivka and Vodolagy in the Sumy region. Russian advances were also recorded near Yablunivka and Diliivka.

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation stated that Istanbul remains a platform for negotiations with Ukraine. The issue of changing the meeting place is not currently being considered.

The US President is ready to apply sanctions against Russia if he deems it necessary. The US Senate will start promoting a bill on sanctions against the Russian Federation this week.

The President of Ukraine stated that the Russian strike on Sumy, where four people died and almost 30 were injured, is an argument for strengthening sanctions against Russia. He emphasized that Russia must feel the consequences of the war.

In Melitopol, the occupiers have begun a "revision" of children without parents, preparing them for deportation to Russia. Under the guise of care, they are collecting data on children in order to deport them.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that France will provide Ukraine with an additional 200 million euros. An agreement was also reached on a joint meeting of governments and cooperation in the defense industry.

Russia did not respond to Ukraine's document on ending the war, which was sent before the talks in Istanbul. Instead, Moscow put forward old ultimatums, which thwarted progress.

Since the beginning of the day, 134 combat clashes have taken place at the front. The occupiers dropped 74 guided bombs and launched 1334 kamikaze drone strikes, carrying out 4421 shellings.

Ukraine and Russia have agreed on the next round of negotiations, Turkey hopes to host delegations from Ukraine, Russia and the United States for negotiations. The last meeting on June 2 brought progress in the implementation of previous decisions.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi. The main attention was paid to the situation at the ZNPP and the safety of the Chernobyl NPP, and cooperation projects were also discussed.

Andriy Yermak met with Steve Witkoff, discussing the negotiations in Istanbul, where Russia's position was recognized as unconstructive. Yermak invited Witkoff to visit Ukraine to assess the situation.

Donald Trump will attend the NATO summit in The Hague. The meeting is expected to discuss increasing defense funding by member countries to 3.5% of GDP.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree appointing Robert Brovdi as the Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The corresponding decree No. 386/2024 has already been published.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as Commander of the Joint Forces.

In Russia, a student with cerebral palsy was sentenced to 12 years in a strict regime colony for transferring 3,000 rubles to an account in a Ukrainian bank. He was found guilty of treason.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Olena Zelenska met with children affected by the war and presented them with the new "Future of Ukraine" award. Part of the meeting was held in a shelter due to an air raid alert.

The state agency PlayCity, instead of CRAIL, annulled the license of the PIN-UP casino. Earlier, the director of PIN-UP was arrested on suspicion of laundering Russian money.

The Hungarian Prime Minister stated that he would oppose Ukraine's accession to the EU, justifying this by protecting Hungarian interests. He believes that it will harm European families.

Denys Shmyhal discussed with the OECD Secretary-General the strengthening of cooperation for Ukraine's integration. In two years, Kyiv has joined eight legal instruments of the organization.

Deputy Head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration Yaroslav Shanko has headed the city military administration. He replaced Roman Mrochko, who had been in charge of the administration since March 2023.

As a result of the enemy strike on Sumy, the number of injured has increased to 28, including three children. June 4 has been declared a Day of Mourning in Sumy for the victims of the attack.

Andriy Sybiha discussed with Rafael Grossi the functioning of the Zaporizhzhia NPP and the important role of the IAEA. Ukraine insists on returning the Zaporizhzhia NPP under its control in accordance with international standards.

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine intercepted a conversation where a Russian commander orders not to take wounded Ukrainian soldiers prisoner, but to "zero them out". This is further proof of the deliberate execution of prisoners.

According to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, the total losses of Russian troops at the front since the beginning of 2025 amounted to 200,000 people. On June 2, the occupiers lost 1,100 soldiers and 12 aircraft in a day.

Favbet Team celebrated a year: the team has come a long way from a startup to a cyberclub with a Ukrainian squad, victories and support for the Armed Forces. The plans include new activities for the community.

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof has announced the resignation of the government due to disagreements in the coalition over migration policy. This could lead to early elections in the country.

Advertising often uses words like "official" to create an illusion of reliability. Consumers should be attentive to advertising language and think critically.

Russian Gazprom has suspended the gas hub project in Turkey, which was supposed to be a way to return to the European market. Turkey has no export capacity, and the EU plans to ban gas from russia.

Poland's President-elect Nawrocki responded to Zelenskyy's congratulations and expressed hope for continued cooperation between the countries, especially in the context of Russian aggression.