As Ukraine and Russia prepare for peace talks scheduled for June 2 in Istanbul, few observers expect a breakthrough.
While the U.S. and Ukraine have pushed for an unconditional ceasefire, the Kremlin has rejected it.
Instead, Moscow has regularly …
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As Trump fails to sanction Moscow, few expect breakthrough during upcoming Russia-Ukraine talks
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Ukrainian Land Forces Commander resigns after Russian attack that killed 12 soldiers on training grounds
The head of the Land Forces of Ukraine resigned on June 1 following a Russian attack that killed 12 service members under his command.
“I have made the decision to file a letter of resignation from the position of Commander of the Land Forces …
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Ukrainian drones strike deep inside Russia: over 40 military planes destroyed in unprecedented operation
On Sunday, June 1, Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) launched a significant drone attack on four military airfields inside Russian territory. The offensive targeted airbases at "Belaya" in the Irkutsk region (around 4,700 km from Ukraine), "Olenya" in …
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Germany steps up aid after Russia's unprecedented attacks | Ukraine This Week
In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, the Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur breaks down the top stories of the week, from Germany’s increased military aid to last weekend’s unprecedented attacks on Ukraine.
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Historic day! SBU launches operation to DESTROY Russian combat aviation #shorts
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12 Ukrainian soldiers dead, 60 injured after Russian missile strike on training center
A Russian missile struck a Ukrainian military training ground on the morning of June 1, killing 12 and injuring 60, Ukraine’s Land Forces has said.
A statement on the attack did not identify the location of the training grounds, nor the …
Our response to the ‘Stop Militarisation’ call on Belgium
‘Stop Militarisation’ Coalition On 17 May, the ‘Stop Militarisation’ coalition—a group of over 20 Belgian civil society organisations including trade unions (ABVV-FGTB, ACV-CSC), Greenpeace Belgium, and the youth wing of the green party Ecolo—has …
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'Russian bombers are burning en masse' — Ukraine's SBU drones hit 'more than 40' aircraft in mass attack, source claims
Editor’s note: This is a breaking story and is being updated.
An operation by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has hit “more than 40” Russian bombers at air bases “in the rear of the Russian Federation,” a source in …
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UK wants nuclear-armed US fighter jets to counter Russian threat, Times reports
The U.K. is looking to revamp its defense capabilities and on the wish list of new weapons are U.S.-made fighter jets capable of launching tactical nuclear weapons to, in part, counter the threat from Russia, the Sunday Times reported on June 1.
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Russian soldiers surrendered because 'abuse in units is worse than captivity,' Ukrainian paratroopers say
A group of Russian soldiers fighting in the Kursk direction surrendered to Ukrainian paratroopers because “abuse in units is worse than captivity,” Ukraine’s Airborne Assault Forces said in a video posted on social media on May 31. …
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Russian military freight train blown up en route to Crimea, Ukraine's HUR claims
A Russian military train carrying fuel and food was blown up overnight on June 1 near Melitopol, according to Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR).
“The Muscovites' key logistical artery on the occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia Oblast …
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General Staff: Russia has lost 987,330 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 988,560 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on June 1.
The number includes 1,230 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past …
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Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia Oblast injure 3 people, damage critical infrastructure
Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Russia launched a series of attacks on Zaporizhzhia Oblast overnight, injuring three people and damaging critical infrastructure and residential buildings, local officials reported. …
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Pro-Ukraine partisans sabotage railway in Russia-occupied Donetsk Oblast, group claims
The Atesh partisan group sabotaged a railway in occupied Donetsk Oblast, disrupting Russian logistics, the group claimed in a Telegram post on June 1.
Operatives with the group destroyed a relay box on the new Volnovakha-Mariupol railway, which was …
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Using Russian assets for Ukraine aid needs 'closer look,' German official says
A German official has called on the European Union to take a “closer look” at the issue of frozen Russian assets and using them to support Ukraine, stressing the need to take a harder stance against the Kremlin.
Thorsten Frei, Head of the …
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'Serious setback' for democracy — EU condemns Russia-style foreign agents law in Georgia
The European Union has condemned Georgia’s Foreign Agents Registration Act, characterizing it as a setback for the country’s democratic development and calling on Georgian authorities to reverse democratic backsliding.
In a joint statement …
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4 killed, 44 injured in passenger train derailment in Russia's Bryansk Oblast following bridge collapse, officials claim
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At least 4 people are dead and another 44 injured after a train derailed in Russia’s Bryansk Oblast overnight on May 31, following the collapse of an overhead road bridge, …
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Russia attacks indiscriminately! Consequences of strikes on Ukraine #shorts
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Cold War tactics: Russia arms fighters with nuclear missiles #shorts
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No clarity on Russia’s agenda ahead of Ukraine peace talks, Zelensky says
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 31 that there remains no clarity on Russia’s position ahead of the upcoming peace talks in Istanbul, raising doubts about Moscow’s intentions.
Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine and its partners are still …
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Russia’s actions BACKFIRE! The West ramps up support for Ukraine | Weekly Wrap-Up
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Russia-linked disinfo campaign stokes anti-Ukrainian sentiment in Poland before June 1 vote, investigation finds
Russia-aligned influence campaigns have intensified efforts to spread disinformation targeting Ukrainian refugees in Poland ahead of the country’s presidential runoff election on June 1, according to a new investigation by the Institute for Strategic …
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CEO of Russian defense conglomerate Rostec contracts U.S. firm to help lift sanctions
Sergey Chemezov, the CEO of the Russian state corporation Rostec, has inked a deal with American law firm Rathmell Short LLP to assist in removing sanctions against him. As reported by "Novaya Gazeta. Europe" on Friday, May 30, the agreement was …
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Zelensky signals possible Ukrainian withdrawal from upcoming Istanbul talks amid memorandum dispute with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has indicated Ukraine may not attend the proposed June 2 meeting in Istanbul with Russian negotiators. This comes as Kyiv reportedly has yet to receive a so-called memorandum from Russia detailing conditions for …