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Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy on split photo: proposal for personal meeting to end the war

Zelensky proposes a personal meeting with Putin to end the war: conditions and details of the proposal

Politics 06/05/2026, 02:00

🇺🇦 Zelensky proposes a personal meeting with Putin to end the war. 🤝 Ukraine is ready for a ceasefire and prisoner exchange. 🇷🇺 How will the Kremlin react?

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his desk, ready for negotiations on prisoner exchange and ceasefire

Zelenskyy writes to Putin: Ukraine ready for 'all-for-all' prisoner exchange and ceasefire for negotiations

Politics 06/05/2026, 01:56

🇺🇦 Zelenskyy sent an open letter to Putin with a proposal for a ceasefire and an 'all-for-all' exchange of prisoners of war. The President stated that the war is a personal choice of the Kremlin and called on Moscow to direct negotiations in a neutral country. ⚠️ Kyiv is ready for dialogue, but demands real steps from Russia.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a table during an official meeting discussing negotiations with the EU and the expected opening of clusters in June

Zelenskyy: Ukraine is ready for negotiations with the EU, opening of clusters expected in June

Politics 06/05/2026, 01:53

🇺🇦 Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is ready for negotiations with the EU. The opening of the first clusters is expected in June following a breakthrough in relations with Hungary. 🇪🇺🤝

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Vladimir Putin at a press conference explaining the 'Oreshnik' strike on Bila Tserkva as a test on the range

«Garages» and «Blocks»: Putin Explains the «Oreshnik» Strike on Bila Tserkva as a Test Range Experiment

Politics 06/05/2026, 01:49

Putin stated that the «Oreshnik» strike on Bila Tserkva was not combat use, but a test on a «shed» to see how the blocks fall. Zelenskyy confirmed that two such missiles were launched in the night of May 24. 🚀🇺🇦

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Vladimir Putin with a finger to his lips, symbolizing secrecy in negotiations with Russia, in the context of Babiš's proposal for Merz to lead the dialogue

Babiš proposes Merz to lead negotiations with Russia: new initiatives on Ukraine and EU status

Politics 06/05/2026, 01:46

Czech PM Babiš proposed German Chancellor Merz to lead EU negotiations with Russia. Brussels discusses a special status for Ukraine, but Kyiv insists on full membership. Putin named Schröder the ideal mediator. 🇪🇺🇺🇦🇷🇺

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Vladimir Putin at a press conference discussing peace conditions and control over Donbas

Putin on Peace: Control over Donbas and Compromises under the Anchorage Scenario

Politics 06/05/2026, 01:39

Putin stated that Russia can control all of Donbas and still make peace with Ukraine—but only under the Anchorage scenario. 🇷🇺🤝🇺🇦 Zelenskyy rejects concessions, and negotiations with the US are on hold. #Putin #Ukraine #PeaceNegotiations

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Corvette 'Boykiy' (hull number 532) in Kronstadt after the attack — side view, decorated with festive flags

Strike from 1100 km: How the 'Boykiy' corvette looks after the attack in Kronstadt

Politics 06/05/2026, 01:42

Ukraine delivered a precise strike on the 'Boykiy' corvette in Kronstadt from a distance of 1,100 km. The vessel, which was undergoing repairs, sustained hull damage and caught fire. Videos of the attack's aftermath have appeared online on the day of the SPBIEF opening. 🚢💥🇺🇦

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S-300 missile system against the backdrop of Donetsk airport, symbol of confrontation and a trap for the enemy

A Trap for the Enemy: How Ukrainian Drones Turned Donetsk Airport into a Wasteland and Thwarted Russia's Plans

Incidents 06/05/2026, 01:36

Ukrainian drones have turned Donetsk Airport into a trap for the enemy 🚫✈️. "Shahed" launchers, equipment, and warehouses have been destroyed, thwarting Russia's strategic plans. The operation demonstrated the effectiveness of asymmetric strikes on logistics hubs. 🔥🇺🇦

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Diplomat or official at a conference hall, symbolizing negotiations on the Bering Strait tunnel project between Russia and the US

Tunnel under the Bering Strait: Russia and the US prepare to sign an agreement on the project

Politics 06/05/2026, 01:33

🚇 Russia and the US are preparing to sign an agreement on the construction of a tunnel between Chukotka and Alaska. The project, known as the "Putin-Trump tunnel", could cost $8 billion and take 8 years. 🌍🇺🇸🇷🇺

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New Romanian Prime Minister in a blue suit with the national flag on his lapel, symbolizing technocrats taking power amid geopolitical tension

New Prime Minister of Romania: Technocrats at the Helm Amidst War on the Border

Politics 06/05/2026, 01:30

A new Prime Minister of Romania, Eugen Tomac, has been appointed. He will form a technocratic government to stabilize the economy and fight corruption. The main task of the cabinet will be to ensure the country's security against the backdrop of the war on the border and to complete PNRR funding programs. 🇷🇴🚀

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Sergey Lavrov at a press conference discussing differences between US and European positions on Ukraine

Lavrov on Rubio: Differences between US and European positions on Ukraine have effectively disappeared

Politics 06/05/2026, 01:26

Sergey Lavrov stated that Marco Rubio's statements are erasing the differences between US and European positions on Ukraine. The minister recalled the agreements in Alaska and criticized the lack of real steps towards peace. 🇺🇸🇪🇺🇷🇺

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Social worker assists elderly man in completing social assistance documents using a laptop

Ukraine's Pension Fund launches remote social assistance application for non-working citizens

Economy 06/05/2026, 01:23

The Pension Fund of Ukraine has launched an online service for applying for social assistance. Citizens without pension rights and people with disabilities can now apply remotely via the portal using a QES. The income limit for receiving payments must not exceed 2595 UAH per month. 📉📄

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DARA with Eurovision microphone and Philip Kirkorov: Eurovision winner responds to Russian singer's claims

DARA Exposes Kirkorov: How the Eurovision Winner Responded to the Russian Singer's Claims

Culture 06/05/2026, 01:20

Eurovision 2026 winner DARA firmly responded to Philipp Kirkorov's claims that he allegedly prepared her for victory. The singer refuted the Russian artist's involvement in creating the hit, while the official team list confirmed that Ukrainians and Greeks worked on the act. 🎤🇧🇬🚫🇷🇺

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Orbital defense shield with hexagonal network over Earth, symbolizing Northrop Grumman and Apex project to create space-based interceptor system

Space Shield: How Northrop Grumman and Apex are Creating an Orbital Interceptor Network

Technology 06/05/2026, 01:16

Northrop Grumman and startup Apex have joined forces to create an orbital interceptor network capable of shooting down rockets during the boost phase. 🛰️🚀 The key task is to reduce the production cost of thousands of satellites for a unified defense system. The first orbital tests are scheduled for 2027. 🌍🛡️

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Historic Final: Ukraine Futsal Team Battles for Euro 2026 Gold Against Azerbaijan

Sports 06/05/2026, 01:13

The Ukrainian futsal team has reached the first final in their history at the European Championship! 🇺🇦🏆 Today in Bratislava, the "blue and yellows" will battle for Euro 2026 gold against the reigning world champions — Azerbaijan. The live broadcast of the match will start at 21:30 on Kyivstar TV. ⚽🔥

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Meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office: discussing the US stance in the conflict with Russia

"Are they on our side? I think it's obvious that they are not": Diplomat reveals the real position of the USA in the war against Russia

Politics 06/05/2026, 01:09

Marco Rubio stated that the US is not a neutral mediator in the war, but expert Alexander Khara believes this is just rhetoric. According to him, Trump places US and Middle Eastern interests above Ukraine, and hopes for Chinese help in resolving the conflict are unrealistic. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇷🇺

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Burnt remains of road machinery after Russian drone attack, disrupted logistics

Strike on logistics: Russian drones destroy 10 units of road machinery

Politics 06/05/2026, 01:05

Russian forces attacked a road crew in Ukraine, destroying 10 units of specialized machinery. The workers were unharmed, but logistics suffered. The incident occurred against the backdrop of a series of strikes on the Dnipropetrovsk region.

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Sergei Lavrov at press conference: Moscow sees no readiness from Kyiv for negotiations

Lavrov vs Zelenskyy: Moscow claims it sees no readiness in Kyiv for negotiations despite direct offers

Politics 06/05/2026, 01:02

Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia is ready for negotiations but sees no readiness from Kyiv. However, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has already proposed direct negotiations with Putin. Experts note that Moscow's actual conditions effectively block the peace process. 🇺🇦🤝🇷🇺

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