June 8 Zelenskyy dismisses Trump's claim that Russia wants peace, says he knows Putin 'much better' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he understands Russian President Vladimir Putin "much better" than President Donald Trump does.
June 7 Four killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine as Moscow continues to retaliate for Kyiv's drone strike Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine's Kharkiv, killing four and injuring dozens. President Zelenskyy condemned the violence and appealed for urgent air defense assistance.
June 5 Trump weighs 'very harsh' Russia sanctions bill as German chancellor seeks more pressure on Putin German Chancellor Friedrich Merz discusses his meeting with President Donald Trump and why he asked to increase the pressure on Russia to end its war against Ukraine.
June 5 Merz says US in 'strong position' to stop Putin, Trump says 'let them fight for a little while' Trump compared war in Ukraine to children fighting in a park during a meeting with German Chancellor Merz, who emphasized that Trump is "the key person" who can pressure Russia to end the conflict.
June 5 Russia vows to repair planes damaged by Ukraine in massive drone attack, claims they were 'not destroyed' Russia is vowing to repair the planes that were seen heavily damaged by Ukraine over the weekend in a massive drone attack across multiple airfields.
June 2 Ukraine-Russia peace talks yield no ceasefire, Zelenskyy warns Putin should not be 'rewarded' Ukraine reviews Russia's ceasefire terms after failed talks. Zelenskyy emphasizes no rewards for Putin and highlights NATO's importance in curbing Russian aggression.
June 2 Ukraine, Russia meet for peace talks in Istanbul after explosive weekend Istanbul is hosting Russian-Ukrainian peace talks Monday amid heightened tensions after Ukraine's drone attack on Russian airfields, and unclaimed bridge explosions.
June 1 Ukraine’s 'Spider’s Web' drone strike burns over 40 Russian warplanes, Moscow calls it 'terrorist attack' Ukraine launched a massive drone strike deep into Russia, hitting airbases and destroying over 40 bombers in its longest-range operation since the war began, according to officials.
June 1 Ukraine destroys dozens of Russian warplanes with drone attack deep inside Russia Ukrainian drones destroyed 40 Russian aircraft in a strategic attack on airfields. The operation was a year in the making, led by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
May 29 Putin masses 50,000 troops on Ukraine's north front as Trump again agrees to meet Russian, Ukrainian leaders Russia's troop buildup on Ukraine's border raises tensions. Zelenskyy and Trump push for peace talks, but Moscow's refusal to hand over memorandum stalls negotiations.