Ukrainians are upgrading their equipment every 2. 5 years, while Americans are upgrading every 3.10 years. Sales of equipment under Trade-In programs have increased to 20%.
Keir Starmer has vowed to put the country on a "war footing" by investing billions in weapons. This decision was made against the backdrop of Russian aggression and changes in US policy.
Putin has no veto power over NATO decisions. It is important to reaffirm that the Alliance is strong and Europe will not renounce its security.
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.
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.
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.
Rapper 50 Cent plans to discuss with Trump the possibility of pardoning Sean "Diddy" Combs, who is accused of human trafficking and violence. Trump has already stated that he will consider the facts of the case.
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 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.
OPEC+ decided to increase oil production in July by 411,000 barrels per day. Brent and WTI oil prices rose after falling last week.
In the American state of Colorado, a man threw incendiary devices into a crowd during a demonstration in memory of Israeli hostages. Six people were injured, the suspect was detained.
The United Kingdom plans to build 12 new ударних nuclear submarines, replacing the Astute class. They also promise to invest billions in nuclear warheads.
The White House intelligence wants to transform Trump's briefings into a Fox News format with animation of explosions. This should help him better perceive information.
The United Kingdom is in talks with the Pentagon to purchase American F-35A stealth fighters that can launch tactical nuclear weapons. These aircraft will become the second pillar of nuclear deterrence.
The US State Department confirmed that Rubio's conversation with Lavrov took place at the request of Russia. They discussed the negotiations in Istanbul and the achievement of a lasting peace.
Ukraine will offer a complete ceasefire at negotiations with Russia on Monday, June 2. Zelenskyy reported that the Russian Federation has not submitted its "memorandum" to any party.
Great Britain is investing $2 billion in the construction of six factories for the production of weapons and ammunition. This is part of a plan to strengthen the country's defense capabilities in response to global threats.
The Russian Foreign Minister and the US Secretary of State had a phone conversation regarding the war in Ukraine. Plans for resuming negotiations in Istanbul were also discussed.
Intelligence has data on Russia's preparation of a massive strike, so Ukrainians should not ignore air raid alerts. Ukraine offered a ceasefire, but Russia refused.
The SBU confirmed the attack on Russian airfields, which resulted in the destruction of 34% of strategic missile carriers. In total, more than 40 aircraft were destroyed or disabled.
The Ministry of Defense of the russian federation confirmed the attack by Ukrainian drones. As a result of the launch of FPV drones from a nearby territory to the airfields, aviation equipment caught fire.
According to media reports, Kyiv informed Washington about the details of Operation "Spiderweb" before it began. At the same time, the White House denied information about awareness of the special operation.
The Ukrainian delegation will present a roadmap for peace at the talks in Istanbul, which includes a 30-day ceasefire, prisoner exchange and a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin. Ukraine's conditions include no restrictions on military power and reparations.
June 1 is Milk Day. UNN has prepared recipes for milkshakes: classic with ice cream, banana with cinnamon, and chocolate with nuts and marshmallows.
Dovile Šakaliene stated that Russia does not respect the peaceful efforts of the United States and continues its offensive in Ukraine. She believes that the only way to stop the aggressor is military deterrence.
South Korea sees record election turnout amid geopolitical tensions. Leaders debate relations with the US, China and the threat from North Korea.
Russia has not yet submitted the promised "memorandum" regarding negotiations to any of the parties, while carrying out massive air attacks on Ukraine. Sybiga emphasized the lack of real steps towards peace on the part of the Russian Federation.
According to Gaza authorities, at least 30 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli attack near a food aid distribution point. Israeli forces opened fire on people trying to get aid.
European stock markets are soaring as investors reorient towards European assets due to Trump's trade policy. The Stoxx 600 index is outperforming the S&P 500 by a record 18%
American actress Valerie Mahaffey has died at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer. She is known for her roles in the TV series "Desperate Housewives" and "Young Sheldon."