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04 June 2025
Zelensky: Russia has to really feel war worse than peace
Russia should really get to feel that war is worse than peace, so sanctions are required to make this happen.
Putin tells Trump he "will have to respond" to Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had spoken with Russian leader Vladimir Putin over the phone, including on Ukrainian attacks on Russian airfields, referring to the conversation as "good", although adding that it was not the one leading to immediate peace.
Sikorski: Support for Ukraine tests Polish-German cooperation
Warsaw and Berlin have a special role to play in ensuring the security of NATO's eastern flank and supporting Ukraine.
Only US can monitor ceasefire, says Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that only the US can ensure monitoring of the ceasefire, admitting that some European countries may also participate in this process.
Russia's 'memorandum' an ultimatum, not a proposal for dialogue – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that the document Russia presented as a "memorandum" is, in fact, an ultimatum rather than a basis for negotiation.
Zelensky: Exchange of 500 POWs planned for this weekend
Russia has indicated that it is ready to hand over 500 Ukrainian prisoners of war this weekend, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Zelensky honors SBU operatives for successful 'Spiderweb' operation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded members of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) for their successful execution of Operation Spiderweb with a classified presidential decree.
Ukraine invited to NATO summit, but agenda still in development – Rutte
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has confirmed that Ukraine has been invited to participate in the upcoming NATO summit in The Hague. However, he refrained from commenting on the format of Ukraine's participation, noting that the detailed agenda is still being finalized.
NATO's long-term commitment to Ukraine's membership in Alliance remains in place - Rutte
The long-term commitment to Ukraine's irreversible path to NATO membership, which the Allies reaffirmed last year during the Washington Summit, remains valid, and the Alliance is already building a bridge to achieve this goal.
Expert: Xi wants to strengthen influence in EU through cooperation with Belarus
China is pragmatically using cooperation with Belarus to strengthen its influence in Europe, supporting the Lukashenko regime in exchange for geopolitical benefits, in particular Minsk’s transit role of Minsk.
Senator compares Ukraine’ Operation Spiderweb to U.S. raid to eliminate bin Laden
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal likened Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb in Russia’s rear to the American operation to eliminate "No. 1 terrorist" Osama bin Laden.
Rutte invites Zelensky to NATO summit – media
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the upcoming NATO summit, which will take place later this month in The Hague.
Yermak says coordinated US-EU sanctions against Russia are crucial
Ukraine is counting on stronger sanctions from the United States against Russia and emphasizes the importance of aligning those efforts with European partners.
Ukraine demands Russia respond to document with peace proposals – Sybiha
Ahead of the second round of negotiations in Istanbul, Russia received a document outlining Ukraine's vision for ending the war, but has not yet responded.
03 June 2025
Zelensky: Russia’s commitment to war argument for new tough sanctions
Russia must genuinely feel the devastating consequences of continuing its war against Ukraine.
Zelensky discusses Zaporizhzhia NPP situation with IAEA Chief
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), to discuss the situation at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP).
Trump keeps new sanctions against Russia as tool in his tool-box – White House
The U.S. administration has commented on the possibility of imposing new sanctions on Russia, stating that this could happen if the need arises.
Yermak, Kellogg discuss military aid for Ukraine
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andrii Yermak met in Washington with U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg to discuss the situation at the front, the outcomes of meetings in Istanbul, the importance of strengthening sanctions against Russia, and military aid for Ukraine.
EU Ambassador on shelling of Sumy: In response to Ukraine's high-precision strike, Russia again resorts to atrocities
The Ambassador of the European Union to Ukraine, Katarina Mathernova, condemned the Russian rocket artillery strike on Sumy.
Kremlin says Putin, Trump, Zelensky unlikely to meet anytime soon
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday that a trilateral meeting of the presidents of Russia, the United States of America, and Ukraine is unlikely in the near future.
Senator Graham on Medvedev's statement: Russia not interested in peace
U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham sarcastically thanked Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev for his “honesty” in admitting that Vladimir Putin and Russia are not at all interested in achieving peace.
Kremlin dismisses likelihood of Zelensky-Trump-Putin summit anytime soon
Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated on Tuesday that a trilateral meeting between the presidents of Russia, the United States, and Ukraine is unlikely to happen anytime soon.
House Speaker Johnson backs efforts to impose ‘bone-breaking’ sanctions on Russia
Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson has expressed his support for renewed efforts by Congress to impose "bone-breaking" sanctions on the Kremlin over Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s brutal war against Ukraine.
Russia launches disinformation campaign to discredit Ukrainian negotiators in Istanbul – CCD
Russian propaganda has initiated an information campaign aimed at discrediting the Ukrainian negotiating team involved in the Istanbul talks.
Czech FM on Russia's ‘memorandum’: Nazis wanted this in 1938
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský has commented on the "memorandum" presented by Russia regarding a supposed “ceasefire,” emphasizing that Russia cannot be trusted.
Turkey becoming one of main centers of peace diplomacy - Erdogan
Turkey is becoming one of the main centers of diplomacy for peace as the country has a desire to bring together the presidents of Ukraine, the United States, and Russia for talks.
02 June 2025
Trump open to meeting Putin and Zelensky in Turkey
US President Donald Trump is open to meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Zelensky: Russia admits they abduct children
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that during the negotiations in Istanbul, the Russians called the issue of stolen children a "show for childless European old ladies" and admitted that they had abducted several hundred children.
Zelensky: Ukrainian delegation to discuss US defense deal draft this week
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that this week the Ukrainian delegation to the United States will discuss a draft defense agreement and a free trade agreement.