Ukraine: Citizens Aged 60 and Over Can Serve Under Contract
Ukraine allows citizens aged 60 and older to sign military service contracts, but only for specific units and subject to health requirements and unit approval.
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Ukraine news on the war, society, politics and consequences for Germany, Europe and the Ukrainian diaspora.
Hungary Signals End of Veto on EU Accession Talks with Ukraine
Hungary is preparing to lift its long-standing veto on EU accession negotiations with Ukraine. According to the Kyiv Post, the new leadership in Budapest has signaled openness for Kyiv and Chisinau to open the first negotiation chapter on June 15 in Luxembourg.
Crimea: Fuel Shortage After Ukrainian Attacks on Supply Routes
Ukraine is targeting Russian supply routes to Crimea, causing fuel shortages on the occupied peninsula. Meanwhile, authorities in Dnipro and Kyiv report rising casualty numbers after Russian missile strikes.
Ukraine: Salary Indexation in June Due to Inflation
Ukraine's cumulative consumer price index reached 104.2 percent in April, triggering a legally mandated salary adjustment in June, according to 24tv.
Putin Tightens Citizenship Rules: Criminal Record Certificate Required for Russian Applicants
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree requiring foreign nationals and stateless persons to submit a certificate of no criminal record when applying for Russian citizenship. According to the Kyiv Post, simplified naturalization pathways for Ukrainians from occupied territories remain in place.
Small Boy Rescued from Rubble in Kryvyi Rih
A small boy was pulled from the rubble in Kryvyi Rih following Russian attacks on Ukraine, n-tv reports. The rescue is part of the ongoing Russian aggression against the country.
Yuliana Hnatyshyn’s Apartment Destroyed in Russian Attack on Kyiv
A massive Russian missile strike on Kyiv has severely damaged the apartment of well-known Ukrainian influencer Yuliana Hnatyshyn. According to 24tv, she and her fiancé were at home when the explosion occurred.
Massive Night Attack on Kyiv: Four Dead, Over 60 Injured
Russia launched a massive missile attack on Kyiv overnight, killing four people and injuring more than 60, according to Ukrainian authorities. Numerous buildings were destroyed.
Night Attack on Poltava: One Injured, Buildings Damaged
Russian forces attacked the Poltava region with drones and missiles overnight on June 2, damaging a private enterprise, residential houses, and farm buildings, and injuring one person, according to the head of the regional military administration, Vitaliy Dyakovnych.
Ukraine reports 249 combat engagements at front on June 1
The Ukrainian General Staff reported 249 combat engagements along the entire front line on June 1, with the heaviest fighting concentrated in the Pokrovsk sector, where Ukrainian defenders repelled 56 Russian attacks, according to Ukrainska Pravda.
Massive Russian attack: Ukraine repels 642 of 729 targets
Russia launched a massive combined drone and missile attack on Ukraine overnight on June 2, 2026. Ukraine's air force said air defenses neutralized 642 of 729 aerial targets, including 40 cruise missiles.
Russia reportedly considers importing jet fuel
Russia is reportedly considering importing jet fuel, according to Handelsblatt. The news comes as Moscow continues its massive assault on Kyiv and all of Ukraine.
Russia attacks Kyiv and Dnipro: Dead and wounded
In the night of June 2, the Russian army launched a combined attack on Ukraine. According to the BBC, there are dead and dozens of wounded in Kyiv and Dnipro, with residential buildings on fire.
Russian air strikes on Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv: at least five dead
Russian air strikes on Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv killed at least five people and wounded dozens overnight into Tuesday, The Guardian reported, citing Ukrainian authorities.
Putin threatens Ukraine after alleged attack on Starobilsk
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a 'closed conversation' about possible retaliation for the alleged Ukrainian strike on Starobilsk, as reported by 24tv.
Ex-ambassador returns Ukrainian award over UPA honor
Poland's former ambassador to Ukraine, Bartosz Cichocki, has returned a Ukrainian state decoration awarded by President Volodymyr Zelensky. According to the Kyiv Post, he is protesting Kyiv's decision to honor a military unit with the title 'Heroes of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA).'
Russian attack on Odesa: Maternity ward hit
On the morning of June 1, Russian forces struck civilian infrastructure in southern Oblast, damaging a maternity ward and administrative buildings of a hospital, Ukrainska Pravda reports.
Trump wants to freeze Ukraine war before US election in November
Ukraine expects US Donald Trump to de-escalate the war before the congressional elections on November 3, RBC-Ukraine reports, citing government sources in Kyiv.
French Navy Stops Sanctioned Oil Tanker in the Atlantic
The French Navy has intercepted an oil tanker in the Atlantic that is subject to international sanctions. The vessel belongs to the so-called Russian shadow fleet, according to reports.
Russia launches new drone attack on Ukraine – air raid alerts in several regions
Russia launched a new wave of attack drones against Ukraine on the evening of May 31, triggering air raid alerts in multiple regions, according to 24tv.
Zelensky thanks Germany for new Iris-T air defense system
Ukraine has received another Iris-T air defense launcher from Germany. President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Berlin for the delivery while calling for more ammunition.
Russian Propaganda Claims Capture of Village Ryasne – Ukraine Denies
Russian propagandists have claimed the capture of the village of Ryasne in Sumy Oblast. The Ukrainian Armed Forces rejected the claim, stating that the attacks were unsuccessful.
Russia Launches New Drone Attacks on Ukraine – Rivne Under Threat
Russian troops launched new waves of attack drones against Ukraine on the evening of May 30, with air raid alerts continuing in several regions, according to 24tv. The northwestern Rivne region is particularly threatened.
Russian Drones Nova Poshta Hub in Dnipro, Injure Child in Slovyansk
Russian drone strikes over the weekend severely hit Ukraine's civilian logistics: a Nova Poshta distribution center in Dnipro was completely destroyed, while in Slovyansk a seven-year-old boy and his mother were wounded, the Kyiv Post reports.
Russian Attack: Konotop in Ukraine Without Power
The city of Konotop in Oblast was left without electricity on May 31 due to a Russian attack, reports 24tv.
Ukrainian Drones Hit Oil Station in Russia’s Oblast
Ukrainian drones struck the Lazarevo oil pumping station in Russia's Oblast on May 31, according to Ukrainska Pravda. The facility lies about 1,200 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.
IAEA concerned after drone strike on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has expressed concern over a possible drone strike on a building at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine.
Ukraine rejects Russian drone attack claims over Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Ukraine's Southern Defense Forces have denied Russian accusations that a Ukrainian drone struck Power Unit No. 6 of the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP). The military presented technical evidence showing Ukraine lacks the heavy fiber-optic drones needed for such damage, calling the allegations a standard Russian information provocation.
Iranian Heir to Throne: Iran Suffers Regime That Supports Russia’s War
Reza Pahlavi, the heir to the Iranian throne, expressed solidarity with Ukraine in an interview with the Kyiv Post, emphasizing the common struggle against authoritarian regimes.
Russians Have Massive Problems at the Front – Ukrainian Drones Force Single Movements
Russian troops are facing serious difficulties on the front line in Ukraine, as Ukrainian drone operations have expanded massively, forcing them to move almost exclusively alone or in pairs, reports 24tv citing an officer of the Rubizh brigade.
Zelensky Enacts New EU Sanctions Against Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed decrees implementing the 20th EU sanctions package into Ukrainian law, targeting 120 individuals and organizations, including 16 Russian citizens and 31 companies.
Russian Occupiers Introduce Gasoline Rationing in Crimea
The Russian occupation administration in Crimea has imposed strict fuel rationing starting May 30, limiting A-95 gasoline sales to 20 liters per person per day, according to the Kyiv Post.
Ukrainian experts debunk Kremlin fairy tales about Oreshnik missile
Ukrainian missile forensics experts have refuted Kremlin claims about the supposedly high-tech 'Oreshnik' missile. According to the Kyiv Post, investigations show the weapon is nearly a decade old and contains only Russian and Belarusian components.
Ukraine attacks Russian oil infrastructure in Crimea and Taganrog
Ukrainian drone forces struck Russian oil depots in Taganrog and Feodosia, as well as a tanker from the so-called shadow fleet, on the night of May 30.
Ukraine Shows Russia: Putin’s War Is Not Going According to Plan
Ukraine's ability to strike deep into Russian territory and destroy a significant part of the Russian Black Sea Fleet has shown the Russian population that the war of aggression is not going according to plan, a former US security adviser told 24tv.
Ukraine and Canada Joint Drone Production
Ukraine and Canada have established a joint venture to produce reconnaissance drones for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry announced.
Ukrainian drones hit port of Taganrog – tanker on fire
Ukrainian drones attacked the port infrastructure of the Russian city of Taganrog in Oblast overnight on May 30. A tanker, a fuel reservoir, and an administrative building caught fire, Governor Yuri Slyusar confirmed.
Ukraine destroys FSB radio surveillance center in Russia
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) said its Alpha special forces used long-range drones to destroy an electronic intelligence hub of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) in the Krasnodar region.
Russian cruise missiles: Explosions in Kyiv and region
Ukrainian authorities warned of a Russian missile attack on Friday evening after cruise missiles were detected heading toward western regions of the country. Explosions were heard in Kyiv and the surrounding region as air defenses responded, the Kyiv Post reports.
Ukraine retakes 46 square kilometers near Donetsk
Ukrainian forces have recaptured at least 46 square kilometers of territory from Russian occupiers in the Oleksandrivka sector of Donetsk region, according to the DeepState monitoring group.