Ukraine

The Foreign Ministry spokesman stressed that Ukraine and Russia cannot be put on the same level. Negotiations in Istanbul lasted an hour, but there was no breakthrough.

Ukraine insists on a ceasefire for negotiations, Russia wants to discuss issues without it. Ukraine plans contacts with the US and European partners for integration into the process.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed the agreement on the exchange of prisoners between Ukraine and Russia. The parties also initiated a new meeting at the end of June.

During the negotiations in Istanbul, Ukraine and Russia agreed on an exchange of seriously ill and young soldiers aged 18 to 25 according to the "all for all" formula. The parties also agreed on the return of the bodies of deceased soldiers.

Ukraine and Russia have agreed to a prisoner of war exchange, particularly those who are seriously ill and individuals under the age of 25. Additionally, Ukraine has handed over a list of deported children.

Following the negotiations in Istanbul, Ukraine believes that a meeting of leaders is necessary to resolve key issues. It also submitted a list of children for return and awaits a response.

Russia is deliberately targeting rescuers of the State Emergency Service, with about ten attacks recorded in various regions in a week. Units and equipment were damaged, and there are wounded among the emergency workers.

The Ukrainian side initiated another meeting with Russia between June 20 and 30. During the negotiations, the parties agreed on an exchange of prisoners of war.

During negotiations in Istanbul, Ukraine and Russia agreed to exchange the bodies of dead soldiers in the format of 6,000 for 6,000. The parties also agreed to carry out an exchange with an emphasis on the seriously wounded.

The Ukrainian delegation handed over to the Russians a list of hundreds of deported children as a step towards a peaceful settlement. An agreement on the exchange of prisoners of war was also reached in Istanbul.

The Polish President emphasized the importance of strengthening NATO through increased defense spending and closer cooperation with the United States, as well as supporting Ukraine in its integration into European structures.

Drought and frost have led to significant losses of fruit crops in Ukraine, especially stone fruits. Losses of apricots reach 100% in some farms, prices will increase by 30%.

During negotiations in Istanbul, Ukrainian and Russian delegations agreed on an exchange of prisoners of war, focusing on the seriously wounded and young people. An exchange of bodies of the dead will also be carried out.

The NATO Summit should send a clear signal of support for Ukraine and renew commitments to collective defense. Lithuania will increase defense spending to 5% of GDP in 2026.

Professor Oleksandr Fedoruk died on June 1. He headed the commission on the return of cultural property and was the editor-in-chief of the magazine "Fine Art".

The Defense Forces of Ukraine are restraining the enemy, whose greatest activity is observed in the Pokrovsk direction. Attacks near Vovchansk were repelled, fighting continues in the Kupyansk and Lyman directions.

Turkish Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Öncü Keçeli stated that the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, organized by Turkey in Istanbul, did not have negative results.

The SBU and the National Police detained six accomplices of the Russian Federation who set fire to energy facilities, Ukrzaliznytsia and AFU vehicles in various regions. They face life imprisonment.

Russian media report on preparations for the third round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. Negotiations are not expected to continue today; the previous meeting lasted more than an hour.

The President of Ukraine announced the completion of negotiations in Istanbul. According to him, a new large-scale exchange of prisoners between Ukraine and Russia is being prepared.

The Ukrainian delegation in Istanbul put forward demands for a ceasefire, the return of prisoners and children, as well as a meeting between Zelensky and Putin. Russia did not provide its document.

The Ukrainian side handed over to the Russian side a list of Ukrainian children for return. We are talking about hundreds of children who were illegally deported by Russia.

Russian media reported the completion of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul. According to their information, the negotiations lasted more than an hour.

International consulting company Colliers believes that the election of Karol Nawrocki as President of Poland will not change the country's economic growth forecasts, but the cost of his promises will affect investment attractiveness.

The Presidents of Ukraine and Poland discussed bilateral relations, diplomatic work and the importance of pressure on Russia. Duda assured of support for Ukraine's membership in the EU and NATO.

The Ukrainian delegation provided the Russian side with a memorandum containing the terms of a ceasefire. Russia refused to provide its own document, stating that it would publicize the demands during the meeting.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified and admitted to operation more than 130 new models of weapons and military equipment, 80% of which are domestic developments. Among them are UAVs, ammunition, electronic warfare equipment and small arms.

A possible forgery of prisoners' signatures in documents has been discovered in the Kyiv pre-trial detention center. A criminal proceeding has been initiated and an investigation launched by the State Bureau of Investigation.

Deterioration of weather conditions is expected in a number of regions of Ukraine. Thunderstorms, wind gusts and hail are possible during June 2-3, and the water level will rise in the rivers of Lviv region and Ivano-Frankivsk region.

The prospects of a truce will be discussed at the negotiations between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Istanbul. Humanitarian initiatives and preparation for a meeting of the leaders of the countries will also be considered.