Ukraine denied Russia's accusation of bombing a college in occupied Luhansk, which Russia claimed killed at least six people and wounded dozens. Kyiv stated it targeted a Russian military headquarters in the area, while Putin vowed retaliation for the attack.
Ukraine insists on a consolidated European approach to negotiations with Russia to end the war, advocating for a common position and mediation format while excluding individual contacts between separate politicians and Putin.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is confirmed to attend the annual NATO summit in Ankara in July, as NATO foreign ministers meet to discuss various issues including the war in Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Zelensky has announced that Ukraine has liberated 590 km of territory and Russia has lost over 145,000 troops since the beginning of the year. These figures highlight ongoing military developments in the conflict.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha stated that the U.S.-led negotiation process to resolve the war is currently stalled, prompting Ukraine to advocate for a renewed dialogue format that specifically includes Europe.
The United States has acknowledged that peace negotiations regarding Ukraine have stalled, with Senator Marco Rubio stating that endless meetings leading to no results are not productive. This indicates a lack of significant progress in diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Ukrainian forces have successfully liberated 590 square kilometers of territory since the beginning of the year.
Taras Kachka, Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, has expressed support for the "associate membership" aspect of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's proposal, which would enable Ukraine to participate in EU institutions.