Ukraine
The President signed the law, paving the way for joint roaming with the EU. Ukrainians will be able to use roaming in the EU at domestic rates without "roaming stress."
The Ukrainian side received proposals from the Russians only during the negotiations in Istanbul. Umerov stated that the Russians are trying to create the illusion of diplomacy without real actions.
As a result of the shelling of the Kramatorsk district on June 2, at least three people were killed and two were injured. Houses, an administrative building and infrastructure were damaged.
Donald Trump is open to negotiations with Putin and Zelenskyy, provided they both participate. Turkey is initiating a summit with the participation of the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, and the United States.
The second round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia took place in Istanbul, where the exchange of prisoners, the return of the bodies of the dead, as well as the return of Ukrainian children were discussed.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he received information from partners and intelligence about the Russian Federation's memorandum, which he considers to be an ultimatum. He promised to provide his position after reviewing the document.
Donald Trump believes that the war in Ukraine must end. He stressed that he wants an end at the negotiating table, which he told the leaders of both countries.
Ukraine handed over to Russia a list of 400 illegally deported children, but the occupiers agreed to return only 10. According to the Russians, not 20,000 children were kidnapped, but about a hundred.
During the exchange of prisoners, not only soldiers, but also political prisoners and journalists may return home. Also, Ukraine is ready to hand over 6,000 bodies of Russians, but needs a thorough check.
The Ukrainian Fencing Championship-2025 with the support of FAVBET took place in Kyiv. The competition determined the composition of the national team for international starts, as well as discovered new names of champions.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that the fiercest battles are ongoing in the Sumy and Pokrovsk directions. The Defense Forces are doing everything possible to disrupt the occupiers' plans.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the Russian delegation at the negotiations became calmer, but the audacity remained. The President hinted that additional measures are needed.
Russia handed over to Ukraine a draft "peace memorandum" with demands for the withdrawal of troops from 4 regions, recognition of occupied Crimea as Russian, neutrality and reduction of the army.
The President stated that the military on the ground can exchange the bodies of the deceased themselves. This does not require complex negotiations at the level of state leaders.
The President of Ukraine announced that the Russians want a ceasefire for a few days. Also, according to him, a new exchange of prisoners is being prepared.
The President of Ukraine and the Secretary General of NATO discussed increasing pressure on Russia and preparations for the NATO Summit in The Hague. Zelenskyy stressed the importance of Ukraine's representation at the summit.
The heads of the Ukrainian and Russian delegations held a bilateral meeting that lasted 2. 5 hours. According to the source, this determined the effective course of negotiations between the delegations.
The President of Ukraine met with the Prime Minister of Norway, discussing support for Ukraine, strengthening air defense, and investments in the defense industry. The parties also emphasized the importance of strengthening sanctions against Russia.
Ukraine has been ready for a complete ceasefire since March 11, the Foreign Ministry spokesman said. According to him, if Russia were ready, it would not lose its planes, because Ukraine is defending itself.
russia has put forward a memorandum to Ukraine demanding the withdrawal of troops from the occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, Luhansk and Kherson regions. The negotiations in Istanbul ended without a tangible breakthrough in the peace process.
A bill on amendments to the legislation on national resistance has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada. Different categories of citizens, men and women, will undergo training.
Ukrainians need 5-7 years to buy a one-room apartment, saving their entire salary. In front-line cities such as Kherson, this period is less than two years.
Ukraine has handed over its memorandum to the Russian Federation, which provides for a ceasefire, security guarantees and the involvement of the international community. The Russian memorandum will be considered.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Gitanas Nausėda in Vilnius. They discussed sanctions pressure on Russia, European integration, and the reconstruction of Ukraine.
Russia will unilaterally transfer 6,000 frozen bodies of deceased Ukrainian soldiers and civilians to Ukraine. Also, an agreement has been reached on the exchange of prisoners of war.
A large-scale exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine is expected. Medical commissions are also being organized to exchange seriously wounded soldiers.
Ukraine will contact partners from Europe and the USA after the meeting of the delegations of Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul. Ukraine wants them to closely monitor the agenda.
The Russian side has published a list of 339 Ukrainian children who were allegedly "rescued" from the combat zone. Medinsky denied the facts of the kidnapping, accusing Ukraine of a "show for Europeans."
Turkey plans to initiate a summit with the participation of Zelensky, Putin and, possibly, Trump, after negotiations in Istanbul. Erdogan expressed his readiness to organize a meeting in Ankara or Istanbul.
Russia has handed over to Ukraine a memorandum consisting of two parts. The document deals with ways to achieve peace and the terms of a ceasefire.