Russian drones flew from the following directions: Orel, Kursk, Bryansk, Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Millerovo — Russian Federation, TOT Donetsk, Gvardiyske — TOT AR Crimea.

The air attack was repelled by aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare and unmanned systems units, and mobile fire groups of the Defense Forces of Ukraine.

According to preliminary data, as of 08:00, air defenses shot down/suppressed 146 enemy Shahed, Gerber, Italmas, and other types of drones.

Two guided aircraft missiles and 17 strike UAVs were recorded hitting 18 locations, as well as the fall of downed aircraft (fragments) at 8 locations.

The attack is ongoing, there are several enemy UAVs in the airspace. Follow safety rules!

Let's hold the sky! Together — to victory! — call on Ukrainian soldiers.

A well-known British politician decided to respond to Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky's post about the massive attack on June 2.

Putin is behaving with the desperate barbarity of someone about to be defeated. He will never be able to conquer Ukraine. He should admit this — and save many thousands of lives on both sides.

Boris Johnson

Former Prime Minister of Great Britain

British Ambassador to Ukraine Neil Crompton also made a statement on this matter.

After another massive Russian strike on Kyiv, he made it clear that this would not affect the presence of British diplomats in Kyiv.

"Last night, Russia fired over 70 missiles and 650 drones into Ukraine. The death toll is rising, over 100 people are injured. We are here to stay. There is much work ahead to help our Ukrainian friends," wrote Neil Crompton.

By the way, 3 months ago Boris Johnson visited Ukrainian military positions in the Zaporizhia region.

He criticized Western countries for not being sufficiently decisive in supporting Ukraine.

It is noted that in January 2026, the Russian Permanent Mission to UNESCO announced a voluntary contribution of $250,000 to the International Program for the Development of Communications (IPDC).

The official purpose of the contribution, however, did not reflect the Kremlin’s true intentions. Formally, the funds were directed towards goals consistent with UNESCO’s mandate: developing independent journalism, combating online violence, and increasing media literacy among the population. In practice, funding under the IPDC provides the donor with leverage — in particular, the ability to shape the content of projects, determine thematic priorities, and ideological emphases.

Intelligence officials believe that Russia used this tool to purposefully influence the African media environment — launching a campaign to impose favorable narratives.

The Russian Permanent Representative to UNESCO, Rinat Alyautdinov, has publicly emphasized the “priority of Africa” in the Kremlin’s programs. During 2026–2027, projects to form a pro-Russian information space are planned to be implemented in Malawi, Mali, Ghana, Kenya, and Senegal.

It is emphasized that in the broader context of the strategy of supporting loyal regimes, Moscow seeks to turn the IPDC program and similar initiatives into a tool for promoting the necessary narratives and constructing an alternative, pro-Russian picture of the world.

A statement on this issue was made by George Barros, an analyst at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

He drew attention to the fact that for the first time in the last 3 years, the Ukrainian Defense Forces were able to recapture more territory than the Russian army.

According to military analysts, the war has entered a new phase.

In fact, it means that Kyiv is already doing everything possible to break the deadlock on the front.

Another important advantage for the Armed Forces of Ukraine is that they have finally learned to stop new offensives by the Russian army.

This shift had been in the works for months, starting in late 2025, when the Ukrainians began striking Russian ground-based radars, electronic warfare stations, anti-aircraft missiles, and drones, effectively blinding Moscow's forces, Barros stressed.

This was reported by Advisor to the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Serhiy "Flash" Beskrestnov.

Unfortunately, we are not the only ones who understand the importance of attacks on logistics. Since the beginning of the month, the enemy has begun attacking the transport link between Kharkiv and Sumy.

He clarified that for this, the Russian Federation chose a site in the Bogodukhov area, which is located closest to the border — at a distance of 20 kilometers.

Requests to drivers to be careful in this situation sound absurd, we need to think about what to do.

A few days ago, it became known that the Russians had attacked a place where road workers were repairing a highway in the Odessa region with a drone. As a result of the hit, 10 pieces of special road equipment were destroyed.

According to data from The Bell , during 2025, the debt of five Russian big tech companies jumped by as much as 53% — to 2 trillion rubles.

This is also evidenced by the data in the report of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation on the state of the financial system.

Frank Media was the first to draw attention to this. Moreover, debts are growing faster than assets: last year they increased by 48%, to 4.6 trillion rubles.

What is important to understand is that until now, the Central Bank of the Russian Federation has never singled out big tech companies separately in its review.

In addition, it is noted that the assets of each of them exceed 200 billion rubles.

It is unknown which companies were included in this anti-rating, as the Central Bank does not name them. But judging by the regulator's description, the top 5 in terms of debt definitely include marketplaces Wildberries and Ozon, journalists emphasize.

Another serious problem for Russia is that the growth rate of the e-commerce market is starting to slow down.

Anita Orban made a comment on this issue, responding to the words of Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga.

The latter recently announced the opening of a new page in relations with Hungary amid reaching agreements on issues of national minorities.

Hungary seeks to restore trust with Ukraine through concrete results, mutual respect, and full protection of the rights of the Hungarian community in Transcarpathia.

Anita Orban

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary

What is important to understand is that after the agreement between official Kyiv and Budapest on the issue of national minorities, the Cypriot presidency of the EU announced the start of the formal process of opening a cluster for Ukraine.

As journalists from "European Truth" managed to find out, the opening of the first "Fundamentals" cluster in the accession negotiations between Ukraine and Moldova is scheduled for June 15.

"On June 15, two separate intergovernmental conferences for Ukraine and Moldova will be held in Luxembourg," the European media source said.

Yuriy Ignat, head of the communications department of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, said this during a telethon.

He urged caution with the term "game changer," as any weapon must first be tested in real combat conditions. He cited as an example the F-16 fighter jets, which were also expected to undergo rapid changes, but Ukraine received somewhat outdated modifications of these aircraft.

A similar situation, he said, exists with Gripen. Ukraine is expected to receive C/D modification aircraft, which are an older version.

At the same time, Iinat explained, "Gripens" have significant advantages: they are unpretentious in use, capable of landing on various types of runways, and are the cheapest in their class in terms of operating costs.

One of the most important advantages of Swedish aircraft is their full compatibility with almost the entire range of Western weapons — both American and European types.

And most importantly, the Meteor missile, which could be a "game changer" if everything works out tactically... This missile could push Russian aircraft, which are attacking us with KABs, away from our borders.

Yuri Ignat

Head of the Communications Department of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The Meteor air-to-air missile is considered one of the most effective long-range missiles for air combat. Its claimed range exceeds 120 kilometers, and according to some estimates it can reach about 200 kilometers.

The Meteor is designed to engage a wide range of aerial targets, including fighters, bombers, missile carriers and large drones. It poses a particular threat to Russia's Su-35 and Su-30 fighter jets, as well as the A-50 long-range radar-detection aircraft used to coordinate air operations.

This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway, Espen Barth Eide.

"We said 'no' (in the referendum — ed.) in 1972 because of fish, and again in 1994, it was mainly because of fish. Fish and agriculture," Eide noted.

He acknowledged that the "safe world" that existed during the accession referendums had changed to a "crazy world," forcing Oslo to reconsider its relationship with the bloc.

This “crazy world,” given what is happening between China and the US, is forcing the EU to use tools from an arsenal that it has not been so active in before, he said, referring to trade policy and the customs union. “The very tools that we have decided not to join.”

The US tariff wars have highlighted Norway's awkward position as the country is part of the single market but has no say in trade negotiations with Washington, which are led by the European Commission.

Norway is a NATO member, but Trump's push to take control of Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, which is also a NATO member, has raised concerns in Oslo about the US security guarantees that have underpinned the continent's defences since World War II. Norway is also concerned about the future of the island of Svalbard, which is claimed by Russia.

The EU’s increased focus on defense and security issues following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has made the bloc more attractive not only to Norway but also to other single market and NATO members such as Iceland, which Trump has repeatedly confused with Greenland, will hold a referendum in August on whether to resume accession talks.

Although influential figures such as Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Eide support Norway joining the EU, the Norwegian Labor Party opposes calls for a new referendum, as opinion polls show that a majority of voters would still reject membership in the bloc.

Norway's oil and gas wealth has created a sense of independence in many people, Eide noted.

"There is a perception of economic independence that contributes to a sense of power. If there were a referendum tomorrow, I would vote yes ... but that doesn't mean that now is the time to demand a referendum," Eide concluded.

Now, he said, it is necessary to honestly acknowledge the shortcomings of our current system.

Dmytro Lubinets reminds the world that for over 12 years, Russia has been waging war against Ukraine, destroying everything living in its path.

As the Ombudsman noted, the enemy deliberately targeted Ukrainian nature, deliberately disregarding the right of every person to a safe environment.

He also emphasized that the amount of losses from 2022 alone is truly shocking — 6.9 trillion hryvnias.

What is important to understand: of these, almost 4 trillion are destroyed and damaged nature reserves, and about 2 trillion are contaminated soils.

But behind these numbers is something that cannot be measured in money. This is a stolen summer on the Black Sea, where oil spills over an area of up to 800 square kilometers are destroying marine ecosystems due to shelling of ports. It is a basic human right to have access to clean water. Suffice it to recall the Russian attack on the Dniester hydroelectric power station, when an oil leak threatened the drinking water supply for hundreds of thousands of people in Ukraine and Moldova.

Dmytro Lubinets

Commissioner for Human Rights of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine

According to the ombudsman, the enemy deliberately strikes where the consequences are felt the most and for the longest.

Against this background, Lubinets recalled how important it is for Ukraine and the world that Russia bear full responsibility for every poisoned river and every meter of destroyed land.

"Environmental disasters of this scale have no borders, so the world has no right to get used to this reality or perceive it as a statistic," the ombudsman emphasized.

Henry Novak died the way civilization dies: abandoned, handcuffed by a government that didn't trust or care for him, and accused of hate crimes he didn't commit.

J.D. Vance

Vice President of the United States

According to Trump's associate, the only correct reaction to the death of an innocent person is "righteous anger."

Vance also voiced the suggestion that Novak would be alive if the last few generations of European elites had not succumbed to the politics of self-hatred and the mass influx of migrants.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's spokesman immediately responded to these accusations.

According to the latter, Novak's family does not want his death to be used to create further division or hatred.

"We must respect their wishes. Even in the most dire circumstances, our politics should unite people. That's who we are as a country," he stressed.

As insiders learned, this decision will provide for a new mechanism to increase the transparency of Ukraine's financing.

Some members of the Alliance have complained many times that they allocate much more to support Kyiv than other countries.

It is also indicated that NATO leadership is determined to obtain a firm commitment from Turkey to continue providing important support to Ukraine "on a sustainable and more equitable basis."

All these issues will be in the spotlight during the Alliance leaders' summit on July 7-8.

The Ambassador of Ukraine to NATO, Alena Hetmanchuk, has already commented on this matter.

First of all, we are talking about strengthening air defense, investments in the production of drones and missiles, as well as extended-range ammunition.

Until Ukraine receives effective security guarantees, we can only rely on financial guarantees provided by our partners, explained Alena Getmanchuk.

The Cabinet of Ministers' decision was announced by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga.

From now on, Ukrainians who were born in the temporarily occupied territory and have never had Ukrainian passports will be able to contact our embassies and consulates to obtain an identity card for their return to Ukraine.

Andriy Sybiga

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine

According to the minister, the certificate will be issued free of charge.

This document will allow you to return to Ukraine and subsequently issue a Ukrainian passport in the form of an ID card and a foreign passport.

What is important to understand is that now the issuance of an identity card for return to Ukraine involves a simplified procedure for confirming identity.

This can be done at one of the designated Ukrainian embassies or consulates based on the testimony of a capable family member who is a citizen of Ukraine, including remotely, via video link.

Ukrainians with TOT can contact:

• Embassy of Ukraine in Belarus,

• Embassy of Ukraine in Georgia,

• Embassy of Ukraine in Armenia,

• embassies in Turkey, as well as consulates general in Istanbul or Antalya;

• Embassy of Ukraine in Kazakhstan.

As the Vsquare publication managed to find out, it is the position at the UN that will make it possible to guarantee Viktor Orbank diplomatic immunity.

As of today, this is the best of all possible options for the Trump team.

In addition to the White House, Argentine President Javier Milley may also stand up for Viktor Orbán.

His support is important because of the competition for the seat of the next UN Secretary-General, whose favorite is Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, an Argentine close to Milley.

Moreover, it is emphasized that it is the position at the UN that will ensure the former leader of Hungary a job in New York.

What's important to understand is that his daughter and son-in-law have been living in the States for a year.

Orban himself continues to bravadoly assure that he is not afraid of persecution from the new Hungarian authorities.

I abide by the laws... I swore this, I kept all my oaths, and this one too. Is there anything else you want to know?

Viktor Orban

Former Prime Minister of Hungary

Putin has lost the chance to get out of a losing war. The situation for Russia will worsen, and the defeats will become even more humiliating.

Andriy Sybiga

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine

The diplomat predicted that the enemy economy would continue to rapidly sink into recession, which would be an even greater blow to the Russian population.

Sibiga drew Putin's attention to the fact that there are no longer any places in the aggressor country where Ukrainian drones cannot reach.

However, the head of the Kremlin must understand that Ukraine's attacks will become even more powerful.

International pressure will not weaken. It will only intensify. Including asset freezes, travel bans, and inevitable accountability for crimes. All this because the fanatic in the Kremlin wants to stay in power at any cost and is ready to sacrifice the future of his country and kill millions of people for the sake of his crazy delusions, — stressed Sibiga.

He also once again warned Putin that the Russian army had no chance of victory on the battlefield.

The Ministry of Transport of the PRC claims that the main goal of this operation is:

• China's comprehensive exercise of administrative and legal jurisdiction at sea;

• increased patrolling and law enforcement activities in remote maritime areas;

• strengthening control over shipping in key water areas;

• ensuring the safety of maritime traffic;

• protection of state rights and interests.

In addition, it is noted that the maritime safety departments of Guangdong and Fujian provinces, as well as navigation support and rescue structures in the East China Sea, were involved in the process of organizing this operation.

The Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China also assures that their actions are logical responses to the unilateral announcement by Japan and the Philippines of the start of negotiations on the "delimitation of maritime zones" east of the island of Taiwan.

According to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning, the actions of Japan and the Philippines contradict the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

Ukrainian soldiers draw attention to the fact that the Semikolodezyanska oil depot in the village of Yedy-Kuyu, which the occupiers call Lenine, is located 200 kilometers from the line of combat contact.

What is important to understand is that the enemy uses it as a transshipment point for storing and transporting fuel oil, diesel fuel, bitumen, etc.

In addition, it is noted that this facility has 9 tanks with a capacity of 700 to 3,000 cubic meters.

There, they load tanks and transport them through Crimea and other occupied territories of Ukraine for the needs of enemy troops.

It is also stated that the SSR forces struck a marine oil terminal in Feodosia, 250 km from the LBZ. There are 7 fuel tanks with a capacity of 10 thousand and 20 thousand cubic meters.

The terminal is a multifunctional complex for transshipment of oil and petroleum products from railway tank cars to sea vessels. The occupiers use this complex to provide the occupied Crimea with fuel in case of emergencies on the peninsula.

We operate with shocking figures: according to UNHCR, more than 5.7 million Ukrainians have left abroad since 2022, and if we count since 2014, it is already 8.5 million people. This is a global challenge that requires coordinated action.

Dmytro Lubinets

Commissioner for Human Rights of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine

According to him, the return of Ukrainians to their homeland should be based not only on appeals.

Lubinets emphasized that it is extremely important to implement real security guarantees and international support programs.

"We all sincerely want our people to return, but appeals alone are not enough. Two conditions are needed: reliable international security guarantees and a separate international initiative to provide housing," the ombudsman added.

Against this background, Dmytro Lubinets recalled the importance of extending the temporary protection status for Ukrainians abroad until the end of active hostilities.

What is important to understand is that a few months ago he reported that 11 million Ukrainian citizens had already left abroad.

However, Lubinets explained that the official statistics of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are significantly different — it is 8.5 million.

We understand that some are not registered with the consular authorities, so the Ukrainian authorities do not see them," he emphasized.

This was announced by the head of the Donetsk Regional State Administration, Vadym Filashkin.

An administrative building, a medical facility, numerous high-rise buildings, and private homes were damaged.

Later, the local prosecutor's office reported nine wounded civilians.

A residential building came under enemy fire, where six women aged 48 to 75, 59 and 68-year-old men, and a 17-year-old girl were injured.

The victims were diagnosed with mine-explosive and craniocerebral injuries with concussion, shrapnel wounds, a closed fracture, multiple lacerations and cuts, and contusions.

This was reported by the head of the Zaporizhzhia OVA Ivan Fedorov.

The enemy attacked a residential area of Zaporizhia with a drone. It is previously reported that 5 people were injured.

About an hour ago, an enemy drone hit a minibus in the Kosmichny district of Zaporizhia. One person was injured as a result of the attack.

Later, Fedorov reported that an enemy drone attacked the Khortytskyi district of Zaporizhia. The number of casualties increased to 15.

Operational information as of 16:00 06/08/2026 regarding the Russian invasion was provided by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

• One clash occurred in the North-Slobozhansk and Kursk directions , the enemy carried out 23 attacks on settlements and positions of our troops, one of which involved the use of a multiple launch rocket system.

• In the South Slobozhansk direction, the invaders tried five times to break through the defenses in the areas of the settlements of Vovchanski Khutory, Lyman, Starytsia, and towards Volokhivka.

• In the Kupyansk direction today, the enemy attacked the positions of the Defense Forces once in the direction of the settlement of Kupyansk-Vuzlovy.

• In the Lyman direction, Ukrainian soldiers repelled nine attempts by the invaders to advance in the Novoselivka area and towards Drobysheve, Dibrova, and Lyman. Five clashes are currently ongoing.

• In the Slavyansk direction, the Defense Forces successfully stopped nine attempts by the invaders to advance towards the settlements of Kryva Luka, Rai-Oleksandrivka and in the areas of Riznykivka, Zakitne, and Lypivka. Another clash is ongoing.

• In the Kostyantynivka direction, our defenders repelled four attacks near the settlements of Ivano-Frankivsk, Pleshchiivka, and Illinivka.

• In the Pokrovsky direction, since the beginning of the day, the invaders have tried 28 times to push our soldiers out of the occupied positions in the areas of the settlements of Rodynske, Novooleksandrivka, Hryshyne, Kotlyne and towards the settlements of Novy Donbas, Bilytske, Shevchenko, Sergiyevka, Novopidhorodne, Dorozhne. Three clashes are ongoing.

• On the Oleksandrivka direction, the enemy once tried to advance in the Sichneve area.

• In the Hulyaipil direction, the Defense Forces successfully repelled 22 enemy attacks in the area of Dobropillya, Olenokostyantynivka and towards Vozdvizhivka, Kosivtsevo, Tsvitkovo, Verkhnia Tersa, Hulyaipilsky, Charivny. Another clash is ongoing.

• In the Orikhiv direction, the enemy twice stormed the positions of our defenders in the areas of the settlements of Shcherbaki and Plavni.

According to Lord Peach, official London must recognize the vulnerabilities of Britain's critical infrastructure, primarily submarine cables.

What is important to understand is that they provide Internet connectivity, financial transactions, and data exchange.

The country's former chief of defense staff draws attention to the fact that Russia is a direct threat to the country's stability.

"The fact that Russia intends to harm us — whether through economic disruption or other methods — the evidence is clear," he stressed.

The head of the House of Lords National Resilience Committee, Baroness Cassins, also shared her data.

She made it clear that Britain is already under a barrage of Russian attacks, and the situation can only get worse.

"This is not a question of 'what if'. It's already happening. We are being attacked every day," Cassins said, also mentioning the activities of so-called proxies linked to Russia and Iran.

Journalists immediately noticed that the Kremlin leader looked sick and swollen at an economic forum in St. Petersburg.

He often “froze,” as if he forgot what he wanted to say.

Moreover, the media is stunned, because Putin's statements about the war against Ukraine were far from the truth and quite wild, given the current situation on the front.

Putin believes that the war can and must be won, and Russia wants to obtain parts of the four regions of Ukraine that its army failed to fully capture.

Putin is imitating Trump in his growing unpredictability, and this makes him increasingly dangerous, the journalists emphasize.

One of the main problems is that the head of the Kremlin still believes that he is able to defeat Ukraine - this effectively means that the war will last for more than one month.

The regiment announced this on Facebook and published a corresponding video.

In the Bryansk region of the Russian Federation, near the settlement of Pantusov, operators of the 413th Regiment of the SBS "Reid" hit a locomotive that the enemy was using to transport military cargo.

The strike was carried out approximately 40 kilometers from the state border of Ukraine.

As the military noted, this is the third Russian locomotive hit by Raid operators in the last four days.

The 413th USF Regiment recalled that earlier they had hit two locomotives that provided military logistics in the eastern part of the temporarily occupied Crimea on the Dzhankoy-Kerch railway branch. The consequence of these and other hits on locomotives was the "temporary suspension" of passenger train traffic throughout Crimea from June 8.

This was announced by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Mykhailo Fedorov.

We continue to systematically strengthen the defense of the sky. Participant Brave1 created a technology that automates 95% of the entire interception process — from launching a drone to destroying a Shahed. The development successfully passed combat testing in the Kharkiv region.

Mykhailo Fedorov

Minister of Defense of Ukraine

The operator sees the movement of targets in real time, selects the target and gives the command to destroy it. The system then independently guides the drone to the target, autonomously recognizes and targets the Shahed.

Thanks to the support of Brave1, the manufacturer was able to go from prototype to successful combat use in less than a year. Autonomy is one of the key areas of development of modern air defense. Such technologies allow for a faster response to massive attacks and more effective defense of Ukrainian cities.

We are scaling solutions that have already proven effective in combat conditions.

This was announced by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Oleksandr Syrsky.

Despite constant enemy pressure, the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to steadfastly hold the defense, destroy the occupiers, and deliver effective strikes against the enemy in its operational and strategic depth. These are the main results of our military's activities in May, which we analyzed during the monthly summary meeting.

Oleksandr Syrsky

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General

As Syrsky noted, the situation on the front remains complex and dynamic. The Russians are not stopping their attempts to advance in eastern and southern Ukraine, and the number of clashes has increased significantly. The most intense fighting continues in the Pokrovske, Oleksandrivke and Hulyaipil directions.

At the same time, the Commander-in-Chief emphasized, the Defense Forces continue to maintain the initiative in certain areas. According to the results of active actions in May, the ratio of liberated and lost territories is almost +100 square kilometers in favor of Ukraine. In total, more than 600 square kilometers of Ukrainian land have been liberated since the beginning of the year.

According to Syrsky, during the month, Ukrainian troops carried out thousands of effective strikes on Russian military facilities. Unmanned systems units hit over 88 thousand targets and, according to the estimates of the command of the Unmanned Systems Forces, neutralized over 30.5 thousand Russian servicemen, while Front and Middle means continued to systematically destroy Russian headquarters and arsenals.

Direct and indirect economic losses inflicted on the enemy as a result of Deep Strike operations in May amounted to approximately $1.058 billion.

For the first time, a series of successful strikes on military-industrial and fuel and energy complex facilities in Moscow and the Moscow region were carried out within a single plan. This once again confirmed the ability of the Defense Forces to inflict significant losses on the enemy far beyond the front line.

As Syrsky noted, important work was done by air defense forces and means. In May, they destroyed more than 59 thousand air targets and repelled 25 Russian missile and air strikes.

At the same time, the general emphasized, Ukraine continues to need additional modern air defense systems and missiles for them, because every intercepted target means lives saved.

During May, the Navy conducted about 1,500 measures to ensure the safety of civilian shipping in the combat zone, which allowed the passage of 633 vessels to the ports of "Great Odessa" and the Danube River.

"This is the most corrupt president in the history of the United States of America," Joe Biden said directly from the stage, reflecting on Donald Trump's policies.

The former American leader immediately received support — unanimous applause from those present.

After that, Biden began to criticize his successor for "shameful vanity projects."

Against this background, he mentions changes in the structure of the White House, as well as a number of projects that the incumbent president wants to name in his own honor.

Oh my God! Tear down the East Wing of the White House to build a ballroom worthy of Versailles? Or write your name on the Kennedy Center. Or build an arch that will outshine the Lincoln Memorial, or turn Reflecting Pond into something out of a theme park!

Joe Biden

President of the United States

Moreover, the former head of the White House accused Trump of creating a shadow fund worth $1.8 billion for participants in the Capitol storming, as well as of manipulating cryptocurrency trading.

This was announced by the Prime Minister of Ukraine, Yulia Svyrydenko.

Ukraine has received the seventh tranche of financing from the European Union under the Ukraine Facility, totaling EUR 2.8 billion. Taking into account the repayment of previously provided advance financing, EUR 2.6 billion has actually been received by the state budget. The total amount of financing under this mechanism has exceeded EUR 29.4 billion.

Yulia Svyrydenko

Prime Minister of Ukraine

According to her, the funds will be used to finance priority state budget expenditures, in particular social and humanitarian needs.

To receive this tranche, Ukraine fulfilled 11 indicators of the Ukraine Plan, which cover reforms in the areas of public administration, economic policy, energy, digitalization, and the rule of law.

In addition, a number of conditions for the next stages of financing were fulfilled ahead of schedule, thanks to which Ukraine will for the first time receive additional compensation for the early implementation of reform commitments.

In total, as of the end of May 2026, Ukraine has already implemented 86 measures of the Plan, and another 65 are at various stages of implementation. The government continues to systematically implement the necessary changes to ensure economic stability, restore the country, and move closer to EU membership.

According to Gonul Tol, the cooperation between Erdogan and Putin is finally reaching its logical conclusion.

Instead, official Ankara is beginning a new stage of relations with Kyiv.

Within its framework, the Turkish president is actively helping Ukraine strengthen its positions in the region, where Russia previously dominated.

However, even this did not spoil the relationship between the Turkish and Russian presidents. The situation began to change dramatically after February 24, 2022.

Due to international isolation, Moscow has become increasingly dependent on Turkey, which has not joined Western sanctions. As a result, Ankara has become an important hub for Russian trade, investment, and energy flows, gaining additional leverage over the Kremlin.

If Erdogan was previously Putin's "junior" partner, now the situation has turned 180 degrees.

This is a big moment for Turkey — an opportunity to rethink its role as a key NATO ally, rebalance relations with Russia, and help Ukraine establish new ties in the Middle East, the expert emphasizes.

According to Gonul Tol, Turkey's increased support for Ukraine demonstrates the weakening of Putin's position on the world stage.

On June 7 and the night of June 8, 2026, units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck a number of military, logistical, and fuel facilities of the Russian occupation forces.

In the Krasnodar Territory of the Russian Federation, the Grushova oil terminal was hit near the settlement of Grushovaya Balka. A fire was recorded on the territory of the facility. The extent of the damage is being clarified.

The Grushova oil depot is part of the Sheskharis transshipment complex, the final point of the main oil pipelines in the south of the Russian Federation. The facility provides reception, accumulation, storage and transshipment of oil and oil products through the Novorossiysk seaport.

The total capacity of the complex's tank farm is about 1.4 million cubic meters, with the main storage load falling on the Grusovaya site.

The Defense Forces of Ukraine also struck the Krasny Yar linear production and dispatching station in the Volgograd region of the Russian Federation. A fire broke out on the territory of the facility. Information on the results and extent of damage is being clarified.

Damage was also caused to:

• Radar station in the area of the settlement of Kabardinka, Krasnodar Territory, Russian Federation;

• enemy drone control points in the areas of Novobohdanivka and Novoivanivka in the Zaporizhia region, Voskresenka in the Donetsk region, as well as Cherkasskaya Konopelka in the Kursk region (Russian Federation);

• workshops of the occupiers' unmanned aerial vehicle unit in the Burchak area;

• enemy material and technical equipment warehouses in the areas of Vasylivka, Zaporizhia region and Zeleny Pole, Donetsk region;

• enemy personnel concentrations in the areas of Berestok, Donetsk region, Stepnohirsk, Zaporizhia region, and Basivka, Sumy region.

In addition, in the process of clarification, the results of the damage to the Ust-Labinskaya oil depot in the Krasnodar Territory of the Russian Federation on June 6, 2026 were confirmed — the loading and unloading automobile overpass, fuel tanks, and two tanks with fuel and lubricants were damaged.

The Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to systematically reduce the Russian aggressor's capabilities to wage war against Ukraine.

According to the military, from 6:00 PM on June 7, the enemy attacked with 155 attack UAVs of the Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, Banderol types and Parody type simulator drones from the directions of Bryansk, Kursk, Orel, Millerovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk (Russian Federation), and Gvardiyske (temporarily occupied Crimea).

The air attack was repelled by aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare and unmanned systems units, and mobile fire groups of the Defense Forces of Ukraine.

According to preliminary data, as of 8:00 on June 8, air defenses had shot down/suppressed 124 drones in the north, south, and east of Ukraine.

Hits of 20 attack UAVs were recorded at 17 locations, as well as the fall of downed UAVs (fragments) at 6 locations.

This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

On the night of June 7, units of the Defense Forces struck the Semikolodezyanska oil depot in the Leninye district (Autonomous Republic of Crimea). A fire was recorded on the territory of the facilities.

The Semikolodezyansk oil depot is one of the largest storage and transshipment centers for petroleum products in the eastern part of the Crimean peninsula. The facility is used to accumulate fuel reserves and meet the needs of the Russian military group.

Ukrainian soldiers also damaged an oil depot in the Feodosia area.

The Feodosia oil depot is the largest oil processing complex in Crimea. The facility's capacity allows it to handle up to 10-12 million tons of petroleum products per year. Its infrastructure provides for the reception, storage, and distribution of petroleum products for the needs of the Russian military formations.

In addition, the Defense Forces struck an FSB command post in the Volokonovka area of the Belgorod region of the Russian Federation and struck a Russian ammunition depot in the Svobodne area of the Donetsk region.

Also under attack were areas where the invaders' personnel were concentrated in the areas of Shchastya, Luhansk region, and Blagodatne, Donetsk region.

This was announced by Konotop Mayor Artem Semenikhin.

Unfortunately, bad news. The body of a deceased person, an elderly woman, has been discovered.

Russian troops struck Konotop with drones on the morning of June 8. Three casualties were reported.

Later, the head of the Sumy OVA, Oleg Hrygorov, clarified that there were four wounded in the Konotop community.

In the Konotop community, a 78-year-old woman was killed, a child (an 8-year-old boy) was injured, and a 41- and 75-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man were injured as a result of attacks by Russian UAVs.

This is stated in a statement by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Russia also lost:

• tanks — 11,997 (+8),

• armored combat vehicles — 24,705 (+5),

• artillery systems — 43,564 (+85),

• MLRS — 1,847 (+3),

• air defense systems — 1,409 (+2),

• aircraft — 436 (+0),

• helicopters — 353 (+0),

• ground robotic complexes — 1,607 (+12),

• Operational-tactical level UAVs — 336,224 (+2,161),

• cruise missiles — 4,733 (+0),

• ships / boats — 33 (+0),

• submarines — 2 (+0),

• automotive equipment and tank trucks — 104,414 (+363),

• special equipment — 4,259 (+2).

The data is being refined.

Operatives of the Criminal Investigation Department of the National Police of Ukraine have established that Russian special services recruited a 38-year-old resident of Kyiv and promised him a monetary reward for committing a particularly serious crime.

Investigators of the Main Investigation Department of the National Police of Ukraine have opened criminal proceedings based on the uncovered fact. The recruited agent, who had previously been held criminally liable for property crimes, was supposed to organize the execution of a contract killing.

To implement his criminal plan, he studied in detail the official's travel route, his daily schedule, place of residence, means of transport, and surrounding infrastructure.

After collecting the necessary information, the suspect determined the method of committing the crime — using an FPV drone — and also began searching for a perpetrator who had the appropriate skills to control unmanned aerial vehicles.

With the support of special forces and patrol police, operatives from the criminal investigation department, criminal police, and investigators detained him.

According to sources in law enforcement agencies of Ukrainian media, Russia tried to eliminate DIU representative Andriy Yusov through the hands of a recruited agent.

Due to significant losses of personnel, units of the 337th Regiment are withdrawn from the coastline — from the northern and western parts of the spit. The fire groups are unable to cope with the shooting down of the SOU UAV, and losses continue to grow.

After some of the servicemen were transferred to the Zaporizhia direction, the remaining units practically lost their personnel. Re-staffing was not carried out even once.

In addition, the command removes people from some positions and transfers them to others. Only units that are no longer able to hold the defense remain on the spit.

The occupiers' logistical system in this area has completely collapsed.

Local residents say there were more than 50 explosions.

It is noted that the "Hrushova" industrial site is on fire — the tank farm of the "Sheskharis" transshipment complex.

In May, the Defense Forces launched long-range strikes on 18 Russian oil refining and fuel logistics facilities in more than 10 regions, with the maximum range reaching 1,700 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.

Bosak began demanding that official Warsaw announce that it would block Ukraine's accession to the EU until Kyiv "departs from the cult of criminals and completely unblocks all exhumations" of the victims of the Volyn tragedy.

This is how the far-right politician reacted to the decision of Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky to assign the honorary title "named after the Heroes of the UPA" to the Separate Special Operations Center "North" of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

"If we want to put real pressure on Ukraine, we need to move to more concrete gestures that will have an effective impact," Krzysztof Bosak cynically stated.

Against this background, the head of the "Confederation" called on the Polish authorities to stop paying for Starlink, which is used by the Ukrainian Defense Forces.

As noted in the SZR, "three-quarters of the largest companies in the Russian Federation recorded a decline in revenue and profit or direct losses in 2025. Dividends have turned into a luxury that the majority can no longer afford."

Gazprom, which until recently was a symbol of the Kremlin's financial power, will leave shareholders without payments for the second time in a row. The concern last paid dividends for the first half of 2022.

Following him, Rusal and Alrosa, two key companies in the aluminum and diamond sectors, refused to pay dividends. Rusal has not paid dividends to shareholders since the first half of 2022 and does not intend to do so for the first quarter of 2026.

Metallurgy is also struggling. NLMK and MMK, the largest steel producers in the Russian Federation, have recommended that shareholders forget about payments for 2025. NLMK last paid based on the results of 2023.

In the real estate market, developer Samolet reported a net loss of 2.3 billion rubles, compared to a profit of 8.2 billion a year earlier. Children's retailer Korablik, one of the largest in its segment, is teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, unable to withstand the debt burden and falling demand.

Rostelecom has laid off 20,000 employees. The confectionery holding United Confectioners has lost a quarter of its staff amid falling sales. Bork Retail's profits have fallen by 90% compared to 2024.

Volga Avtodor demonstrated one of the worst results: revenue fell by 96%, and debts to creditors reached 3 billion rubles, which is five times more than the company's entire annual revenue.

Shareholders of Magnit, Uralkali, Seligdar, Fix Price, Eurotrans, Unipro, Europlan, and the car-sharing service Whoosh, which received over 2.9 billion rubles in net losses, will also be left without dividends.

VK Holding, which is run by Vladimir Kiriyenko, the son of Deputy Head of the Russian Presidential Administration Sergei Kiriyenko, did not publish any profit and loss figures in its quarterly financial results presentation. This means that VK's net profit is likely to be negative again.

According to anonymous sources, Russian companies are already being recommended to reduce the sale of petroleum products to foreign markets.

Another insider told the media that a decision to ban the export of diesel and aviation fuel could be officially made soon. However, the final date is still unknown.

If this does happen, it will put increased pressure on world prices for petroleum products.

The Kremlin can do nothing about the fact that Ukraine is increasingly and more powerfully attacking Russian energy facilities, primarily oil refineries and infrastructure.

According to estimates by analytical company OilX, the average level of oil refining in Russia fell to 4.69 million barrels per day in April — the lowest level in more than 16 years.

This was stated by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the sidelines of the Asian Security Summit in Singapore.

Where we can help Ukraine, we do it. Where we can enable Europe to do more, we do it.

He explained that the US is changing the way it produces all "critical munitions" so that American companies supply "not just a little more, but a lot more across the spectrum."

Look at the amount of money that was spent. Europe has stepped up its efforts, and Ukraine has shown no less, if not greater, efficiency in this process.

The head of the American military department noted: the US wants Ukrainians to be able to defend themselves.

And we will find a way to help them.

He also emphasized that the United States continues to learn from Ukraine's experience in using unmanned systems on the battlefield and is increasing investment in this industry.

In US President Donald Trump's 2027 budget, you will see $56 billion allocated to ensuring superiority in the field of drones.

The American minister noted Ukraine's ability to scale production and adapt the use of drones.

We learned a lot from Ukraine about how they work. So that's our priority going forward. We intend to not just reach parity, but to become the best in the world in this area.

As British journalists managed to find out, for many years of full-scale war, Ukraine had no answer to Russian KABs.

However, the Equalizer dramatically changed the situation — it was developed with compatibility in mind with Ukraine's existing aircraft fleet, in particular the F-16 and Mirage fighters.

However, it is important to understand that its deployment on these aircraft will still require additional certification.

A statement on this matter was made by Christoph Bergs, a research analyst at the Royal United Services Institute.

It is the "Equalizer" that will make it possible to hit systems and positions that cannot be destroyed by drones.

The presence of these bombs makes it possible to strike fortified areas, defensive positions, and command posts where high explosive power is required, Bergs added.

Western experts believe that the Equalizer will not be able to turn the tide of the war, but it will become another serious problem for the Russian invaders.

So, journalists asked Trump whether Zelensky and Putin should meet in person before the US returns to the role of moderator of the negotiations.

Well, I don't mind. I mean, let them negotiate. I'm the one who got them to this position. And I think it will be resolved. I think we're getting closer to where Russia and Ukraine should... [make peace].

Donald Trump

President of the United States

Trump also once again reminded that if he had been the president of the United States at the time, the Russian-Ukrainian war would have never happened.

On the eve of the meeting, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky published an open letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin. In it, the Ukrainian leader proposed holding a personal meeting in a neutral country (such as Switzerland or Turkey) to discuss ending the war.

Zelensky stressed Ukraine's readiness for a complete ceasefire for a period of negotiations, an exchange of prisoners on an "all for all" basis, and direct dialogue without waiting for additional international factors.

Putin later said he saw no point in meeting with the Ukrainian president. According to him, the only point for Ukraine is to stop the Russian offensive, and Russia needs "agreements." He also called the letter "with elements of rudeness" and unproductive for preparing for negotiations.

According to the defenders, the Russian invaders have turned the DAP into a military logistics hub and a key launch site for Shahed attack UAVs.

As of today, the SBS are actively destroying the infrastructure of the Russian army, making the operation of the airfield impossible.

Every day, launchers, transport vehicles, and crews directly on the runway are hit by the forces of unmanned systems.

One of the main tasks of the SBS is the total degradation of the airfield ecosystem. As part of this operation, it has already been possible to destroy Shahed installations, construction cranes, automotive equipment, and enemy property warehouses.

The statement has already been made by Serafim "Falko" Gordienko, an officer of the 1st Separate Center of the SBS (14th Regiment), who is responsible for planning the operation:

The fire control of the DAP, which was carried out by the 1st OC, is an example of an asymmetric operation in which the enemy's operational-strategic plans were disrupted by exceptionally small forces. This is what makes us who we are.

This was stated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Unfortunately, the Russian side is choosing war again — everyone heard today's answer. A weak answer. He simply does not want to end the war. I think many in the world were disappointed by this answer.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy

President of Ukraine

The president emphasized that the dictator does not want to change anything and does not want to admit that this war "only pleases him and those who draw money from him" and they were all "smiling a lot today."

This means that there should be less money in Russia, and more pressure on Russia.

The day before, Zelensky published an open letter addressed to the dictator. It was preceded by the Ukrainian leader's statement that due to the US's focus on the situation with Iran, Ukraine was ready to move on to direct negotiations with Russia, rather than wait for further developments.

In his address, Zelensky stressed that Russia will not be able to establish control over Donbas this year, and called for ending the war through negotiations. As an interim step, he proposed introducing a ceasefire based on the principle of "standing where we stand."

The French President officially confirmed that a new meeting of the "Coalition of the Determined" will take place in Paris on July 13-14.

In addition, Macron intends to meet with the Ukrainian leader the day before.

According to him, these negotiations will take place in a few days.

We will meet with President Zelensky in a few days — in order to simultaneously organize support within the framework of the "Coalition of the Determined" and structure it.

Emmanuel Macron

President of France

As the head of the republic noted, he has already invited all participants of the "Coalition of the Determined" to come to Paris on July 13 and 14 to hold a structured meeting of this coalition.

Emmanuel Macron added that he called on the members of the "Coalition of the Determined" to also take part in the French national holiday on July 14 (Bastille Day. — ed.).

What is important to understand is that this Bastille Day military parade will be President Macron's last.

An official statement on this matter was made by the spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Heorhiy Tykhyi.

He drew Greece's attention to the fact that the appearance of a Ukrainian drone in its waters was the result of circumstances caused by the war of aggression against Ukraine.

According to Tykhy, current challenges to international and regional security, in particular maritime security and the activities of the Russian "shadow fleet", are a matter of common concern for both Greece and Ukraine.

Ukraine emphasizes its commitment to the norms of international law and the principles of civil maritime security, noting its interest in preventing similar incidents in the future.

George the Silent

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine

Against this background, the spokesman for the diplomatic department emphasized that the Ukrainian authorities "express their apologies for the incident."

According to the commander-in-chief, the enemy continues to actively increase its efforts on this section of the front.

What is important to understand is that in the Oleksandrivka direction, the Russian group has over 71 thousand servicemen.

Approximately the same number of soldiers are concentrated in the Hulyaipil and Orikhiv directions.

Syrsky draws attention to the fact that the situation remains dynamic, as both the Russian invaders and the Ukrainian defenders are taking active actions.

On the ground, I worked with the commander of the airborne assault forces group, Major General Oleg Apostol, and the commanders of the airborne assault and assault units. We discussed the current situation, the results of the tasks, and further steps to strengthen our positions.

Oleksandr Syrsky

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

According to the commander-in-chief, he supported the commanders' initiatives for active actions in certain areas.

Moreover, Syrsky ordered to additionally provide the units with the necessary technical equipment and ammunition.

He separately emphasized: the main priority when performing combat missions remains the preservation of the lives of Ukrainian soldiers.

This was reported by the General Staff of the French Armed Forces.

They officially confirmed that these were Russian Su-35S, Su-34, and Su-24 fighters, an Il-76 military transport aircraft, and An-12 and An-30 surveillance aircraft.

The General Staff of the French Armed Forces also showed the take-off of two Rafale aircraft of the 71st Baltic Airspace Patrol Squadron, based in Šiauliai (Lithuania), to escort aircraft operating in the Baltic area of responsibility.

Visual identification of the aircraft: three fighters (Su-35, Su-34 and Su-24), one Il-76 transport aircraft and two reconnaissance aircraft (An-12 and An-30), — said the official statement of the French military.

According to them, the pilots controlled the development of the situation without further escalation.

As part of NATO's Baltic Air Patrol mission, Rafale aircraft provide daily surveillance and protection of Baltic airspace alongside their allies.

According to him, the risk of provocations remains.

There may be provocations in the direction of Kyiv. There may be provocations in the direction of the western sector with the aim of cutting off logistical routes. This was also observed in 2022.

Therefore, as the spokesman for the State Border Service of Ukraine noted, Ukraine must prepare for the worst.

We must be stronger than what can come to us.

Recently, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced 5 scenarios for Russia to expand the war in northern Ukraine. Among these scenarios is the involvement of Belarus in the war.

At the same time, Belarus has held joint nuclear exercises with Russia, and Minsk regularly makes accusations against Ukraine. The other day, the Belarusian regime announced alleged drone attacks from Ukrainian territory.