Ukraine’s eastern front: 66 combat clashes in past day
The Ukrainian battlefield has seen 78 combat engagements over the past day, including 66 in the operational area of the Khortytsia Grouping of Troops.
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Zelensky meets with Philippines president
As part of his official visit to the Philippines, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with the country's president, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
02 June 2024
Zelensky addresses security forum in Singapore: “Putin believes he is allowed to do anything”
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine on Sunday addressed the Shangri-La Dialogue Asian Security Forum in Singapore, reiterating the idea that Ukraine seeks to achieve peace through diplomacy by initiating the Global Peace Summit.
War update: 55 combat clashes since day-start
At the front lines in Ukraine, the number of combat engagements has increased to 55 since the beginning of the day. The situation remains tensest in the Pokrovsk axis.
Scholz to Putin: we will defend 'every square inch' of NATO territory
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Sunday that NATO's recent move to strengthen its eastern border is aimed at deterring Russia.
General Staff: 48 combat engagements on front lines, enemy drops 20 aerial bombs in Kharkiv sector
In the Kharkiv sector, the Russian army has dropped 20 aerial bombs on populated areas since the beginning of the day.
Russian army uses corruption accusations to remove disloyal officers - British intelligence
The arrest of the former commander of the 58th Combined Arms Army, Major General Ivan Popov, on corruption charges is yet another indication that the Russian army uses such charges to remove disloyal officers from office.
War update: situation tensest in Pokrovsk axis
Ten combat clashes are ongoing in several areas along the frontline, the fiercest ones being fought in the Pokrovsk axis.
NSDC Secretary hopes firm stance of Peace Summit participants could force Russia to retreat
Among the expectations of the Global Peace Summit, set to be held in Switzerland this June, is the adoption of a tough joint position by the participating nations in relation to Russia, which should force the aggressor to retreat.
War update: almost 30 combat clashes since day-start on Sunday
A total of 29 combat engagements took place along the frontlines in Ukraine since the beginning of the day.
Zelensky: 106 countries confirm participation in Peace Summit
More than a hundred nations have confirmed their participation in the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland.
Half of Americans approve of Trump's conviction, one third oppose
Americans are divided in their attitude to the jury's verdict against former US President Donald Trump in the porn star bribery case.
SBU special forces destroy 10 Russian tanks in past week
The Security Service of Ukraine's (SBU) special forces destroyed 10 Russian tanks, five air defense systems and eliminated 239 invaders over the past week.
01 June 2024
Ukrainian forces repel 15 attacks in Orikhiv sector, 5 more on left bank of Kherson region
The latest attempts by Russian forces to conduct assaults in the Orikhiv sector and on the left bank of the Dnipro River in the Kherson region have not been successful.
U.S. expects Peace Summit to reinforce global support for just end to war
The United States expects that the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland will consolidate the international position around a fair and sustainable solution to end the war Russia unleashed against Ukraine.
War update: 20 combat clashes in past day, fighting raging in three axes
Twenty combat engagements have taken place at the front so far since day-start. Battles are currently ongoing in the Siversk, Pokrovsk, and Kurakhove axes.
Biden's decision to allow Ukraine hitting targets in Russia not to be applied to ATACMS - White House
U.S. President Joe Biden instructed his security team to change the guidance regarding the use of American weapons by Ukraine for hitting military targets on Russian soil, but this does not apply to ATACMS.
Michael Carpenter, Senior Director for Europe at U.S. National Security Council
Biden ordered that position on strikes inside Russia be changed immediately upon receiving a request from Ukraine
(Un)Holy war. How Putin destroyed freedom of religion in Russia and is trying to repeat it in Ukraine
“Religious persecution in Ukraine” is one of Russian propaganda’s favourite topics. With particular persistence, Moscow broadcasts this narrative to Western audiences, presenting as “evidence” the facts of “persecution” at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (UOC MP), allegedly carried out by the “Kyiv regime”.
31 May 2024
Lubinets: One third of those released from Russian captivity today are wounded
International conventions clearly define the priorities for the exchange of prisoners of war, but Russia does not comply with them.
General Staff: 11 combat engagements taking place in Pokrovsk sector
The number of combat engagements on the front lines has reached 70 since the beginning of the day. Pokrovsk remains the hottest sector.
Russian invasion forces see little success in key axes - Estonian intelligence
Russia has not relaxed its offensive efforts in Ukraine and is trying to maintain the initiative until the window of opportunity closes again, but its forces “have not found much success” in recent weeks.
Zelensky, Sweden’s PM discuss further defense cooperation
During the meeting, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson discussed the development of bilateral cooperation, in particular in the field of defense.
Ukraine's ability to hit targets on Russian soil in line with int’l law - EU spox
The European Union does not comment on NATO's decisions or statements, and at the same time shares the conviction that Ukraine, as a victim of Russian aggression, has a legitimate right to self-defense, including to hit military targets on the territory of the aggressor state.
China says it will not attend Ukraine peace summit
China will not attend a Ukraine peace conference in Switzerland next month because it does not meet its expectations, which include both Russia and Ukraine taking part.
China declines invitation to Peace Summit – Reuters
Chinese authorities will not attend the Global Peace Summit on Ukraine to be hosted by Switzerland next month.
US gives Ukraine permission to strike targets in Russia, but it is unclear how far - ISW
According to US media reports, the Biden administration has given Ukraine limited permission to strike targets inside Russia. However, it is unclear how far this permission will extend.
General Staff: 127 combat engagements on front lines in past day
Over the past day, Russia launched 3 missile strikes and 64 air strikes on the positions of the Armed Forces and Ukrainian cities and towns.
Russia uses West's desire to avoid escalation to pursue just that - Kuleba
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba of Ukraine believes that when NATO does not have a resolute posture regarding Ukraine's membership, Russia begins to put pressure on the Alliance and use the West's desire to avoid escalation precisely to launch it.
30 May 2024
Zelensky says work ongoing to prevent Russia from disrupting Peace Summit
Every day, new participants are added to the Peace Summit, and every day the Ukrainian authorities oppose Russian attempts to disrupt or undermine the event.