June
01.06.2025
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Sunday
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Day Ukraine Crippled Russia's Bomber Fleet

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Ukrainian media devoted extensive coverage to Operation "Spider Web," an 18-month planned SBU operation that destroyed over 40 Russian strategic bombers across five military airfields using drones launched from concealed trucks. Reports claimed the strike eliminated 34% of Russia's bomber fleet in a $7 billion blow, with Zelensky describing it as results that would "enter history textbooks."

The operation coincided with diplomatic developments as Ukraine released its full Istanbul negotiation memorandum, revealing positions including no commitment to avoid NATO membership and using current front lines as starting points. Zelensky approved the Ukrainian delegation composition for upcoming talks.

Earlier, Russian forces struck a Ukrainian Ground Forces training center, killing 12 and wounding 60 personnel. Military reports continued showing intense fighting with 166 clashes, concentrated in Pokrovsk and Kursk sectors. Ground Forces Commander Drapatiy submitted his resignation amid the military developments.
02.06.2025
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Monday
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Day Istanbul Talks Yielded Prisoner Deal Despite Ceasefire Rejection

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The overnight drone strikes on Kharkiv injured six people, including children, while Ukrainian media revealed the success of Operation "Spider Web" from the previous day. SBU head Maliuk confirmed the destruction of 41 Russian strategic aircraft across four airfields, with satellite imagery showing the damage at Belaya airbase.

The second round of Istanbul negotiations concluded after one hour with mixed results. Ukraine and Russia agreed to prisoner exchanges covering soldiers aged 18-25 and severely ill detainees in an "all for all" format. Ukraine also submitted a list of deported children for return. However, Russia rejected Ukraine's unconditional ceasefire proposal.

By evening, Ukrainian officials expressed skepticism about Russian commitment, with Defense Minister Umerov accusing Moscow of creating a "diplomatic facade." Zelensky disclosed that of 6,000 military bodies Russia previously agreed to return, only 15% had been identified, with Russia having mistakenly transferred some of its own dead soldiers.
03.06.2025
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Tuesday
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Day Ukraine Struck Bridge Third Time

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Ukrainian media reported extensive drone attacks on multiple cities hours after Istanbul peace talks concluded, with Russia launching 112 drones and hitting Chernihiv, Odesa, and Sumy's center, killing four and wounding 28. The timing drew particular attention given the diplomatic context.

The SBU conducted its third strike on the Crimean Bridge, this time targeting underwater infrastructure rather than the surface structure. Ukrainian sources suggested the operation used underwater drones rather than divers, despite Russian defensive measures. The FSB claimed to have arrested a Ukrainian agent in connection.

Ukraine's General Staff finalized casualty assessments from June 1st's Operation "Spider Web," confirming 41 Russian aircraft destroyed across four airfields. American experts characterized the operation as a "symbolic victory" where demonstrated capability mattered more than disputed numbers.

Ground Forces Commander Drapatiy, who had submitted his resignation, was reassigned as Joint Forces Commander after speaking with Zelensky, suggesting internal military restructuring amid ongoing operations.
04.06.2025
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Wednesday
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Day Putin Threatened Retaliation After Trump Call

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Russian overnight attacks launched 95 drones against Ukrainian cities, with air defenses destroying 61 while several struck targets including residential areas in Kharkiv. Ukrainian media continued revealing details from Operation "Spider Web," publishing footage of damaged aircraft at Oleniya airfield and trucks used to deliver attack drones. Russian authorities launched a manhunt for Ukrainian agents suspected of recruiting the drivers.

Ukrainian intelligence reported hacking Russia's Tupolev design bureau, accessing strategic aviation manufacturer data. Parliament eliminated import duties on optical fiber for drone production while approving military compensation for unused leave.

The diplomatic narrative shifted when Trump spoke with Putin, who threatened to "respond" to the Ukrainian airfield strikes. Zelensky reacted sharply, saying Russia shows "the middle finger to the whole world" and demonstrates impunity despite preparing new "responses." He remained open to meeting Putin even without a ceasefire agreement. The EU extended Ukrainian refugee protection until 2027.
05.06.2025
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Thursday
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Day Trump Threatened Sanctions Against Both Sides

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Russian strikes overnight killed five people, including a child, in Pryluky and wounded seventeen in Kharkiv apartment buildings. Ukrainian forces responded by hitting Iskander missile systems in Bryansk region, continuing the cross-border escalation that began with Operation "Spider Web."

Trump's diplomatic approach shifted dramatically during the day. Morning reports suggested he praised Ukraine's "cool" airfield attacks, but by afternoon he compared the war to "two small children fighting" and threatened sanctions against both Russia and Ukraine. He claimed to have warned Putin "Don't Do It" regarding retaliation threats.

Russia destroyed the Kherson Regional Administration building with guided bombs, prompting Zelensky to call the strikes militarily senseless. The US Embassy issued warnings of "significant" attacks ahead, similar to May alerts that preceded major civilian strikes.

By evening, Russia launched another massive combined attack with drones and missiles, targeting Kyiv and multiple regions. A public feud between Trump and Elon Musk also emerged, with accusations involving the Epstein files.
06.06.2025
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Friday
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Day Putin Delivered Promised Retaliation

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Russia executed the retaliation Putin promised Trump during their June 4th phone call, launching 407 drones and 44 missiles overnight against Ukrainian cities. The strike killed four civilians in Kyiv and wounded twenty-three, with three rescue workers dying during cleanup operations. Russia's Defense Ministry explicitly claimed the attack was revenge for Ukraine's "Spider Web" operation against airbases.

Ukrainian media reported that replacing Russia's lost bombers from Spider Web will take years, suggesting the operation achieved lasting damage despite Moscow's retaliation claims. The White House reportedly reconsidered Ukraine support after the drone strikes on Russian bases, while Trump privately opposed harsh sanctions against Russia according to Wall Street Journal sources.

By evening, Ukrainian officials briefed Americans on Russia's true intentions to expand the war beyond current boundaries. State investigators charged three former defense ministers from the Yanukovych era with treason for selling weapons Ukraine's military lacked in 2014 and still lacks today.
07.06.2025
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Saturday
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Day Trump Blamed Ukraine for Provoking Bombing

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Russia launched its most powerful attack on Kharkiv overnight, deploying over 40 drones, missiles and guided bombs that killed three people and wounded over 20. Trump blamed Ukraine for provoking the strike, stating "they gave Putin a reason to go in and bomb the hell out of them" following the Spider Web operation against Russian airbases.

Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian Su-35 fighter over Kursk region while continuing rescue operations at a Kharkiv industrial facility where six workers remained trapped under rubble. Russia increased drone production to deploy up to 500 per night, according to Ukrainian air force officials.

By afternoon, Russia struck Kharkiv again with guided bombs hitting the city center and a children's railway, killing a railway worker and wounding over 40 people. Zelensky emphasized these were not retaliatory strikes but continuation of Russian aggression, while announcing Ukraine had destroyed three Iskander missile systems inside Russia in recent days.
08.06.2025
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Sunday
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Day America Redirected Ukraine's Promised Missiles

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Morning reports highlighted Ukraine's F-16 achieving its first air-to-air kill, downing a Russian Su-35 over Kursk with an AMRAAM missile. Russia continued bombardments of Kharkiv, killing six and wounding nearly fifty in 24 hours, part of 193 combat engagements recorded across fronts.

The day's dominant story emerged when Zelensky revealed America had redirected 20,000 anti-drone missiles promised to Ukraine under Biden to the Middle East instead. He claimed Ukraine was "very close" to forcing Russia to end the war, arguing Putin's goal was prolonged conflict rather than victory.

Russia appeared to relocate Tu-160 strategic bombers to the Far East following Ukraine's Spider Web strikes, while attempting to dictate prisoner exchange terms unilaterally. Evening brought fresh drone attacks on Kyiv as Zelensky warned Ukrainians to heed air raid alerts. The weapons diversion story dominated coverage, overshadowing military developments and suggesting American priorities had shifted between administrations.
09.06.2025
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Monday
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Day Istanbul Prisoner Agreement Took Effect

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Russia launched another mass missile attack overnight, firing 500 projectiles with Ukrainian forces intercepting 479. Rivne region experienced what officials called its largest strike, while Poland scrambled fighters in response. Ukraine retaliated by striking the Savasleika airbase deep inside Russia, destroying MiG-31 and Su-34 aircraft, and hitting a Cheboksary factory producing Shahed drone antennas.

The prisoner exchange agreement reached in Istanbul on June 2nd took effect, with both sides beginning swaps of wounded prisoners and those under 25 years old in an "all for all" format. The SBU released exclusive footage of the exchange process.

Israel's ambassador revealed that his country had quietly transferred Patriot missile systems to Ukraine, equipment that had defended Israel since the 1990s. Ukraine presented expectations to the G7 including lowering oil price ceilings to $30 per barrel and further Russian asset confiscation. Evening brought fresh air raid alerts as combat intensity continued with 124 recorded clashes.
10.06.2025
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Tuesday
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Day Maternity Ward Bombing Preceded Prisoner Exchange

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Russia launched what Ukrainian sources described as the most massive attack on Kyiv, firing 322 drones and missiles overnight with Ukrainian forces intercepting 284. The bombardment killed at least one woman and damaged the historic Sofia Cathedral alongside Odesa's maternity hospital and film studio. Six people were injured in Kyiv alone, with debris falling across seven districts.

By afternoon, the second stage of the Istanbul prisoner agreement materialized as Ukraine and Russia exchanged wounded prisoners of war, including gravely injured Mariupol defenders from 2022. The SBU released exclusive footage documenting the swap process.

Pentagon chief announced reduced weapons supply budgets for Ukraine in 2026, while Zelensky revealed some Western partners demand mobilizing 18-year-olds as a condition for additional Russian sanctions. Evening brought fresh strikes on Kharkiv, killing one and injuring others as 15 apartments caught fire.
11.06.2025
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Wednesday
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Day Southeast Europe Backed NATO Bid

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Russia's overnight drone attack on Kharkiv killed three civilians and wounded over 60, with casualty figures climbing throughout the morning as rescue operations continued. Ukraine retaliated by striking the Tambov gunpowder factory inside Russia, marking another escalation in cross-border targeting of military production facilities.

Ukraine repatriated bodies of 1,212 fallen soldiers, including those killed in the Kursk region, continuing the prisoner exchange process that began following the Istanbul agreement from previous days. Trump's administration sent mixed signals on military aid, with the president expressing support for air defense systems while Pentagon chief Hegseth indicated potential budget cuts to Ukraine programs.

The Southeast Europe summit in Odesa produced backing for Ukraine's NATO membership aspirations, with Zelensky meeting leaders from Moldova, Romania, and Serbia. He warned that Russia aims to capture Odesa and reach borders with neighboring countries, framing the conflict as a regional threat requiring collective response.
12.06.2025
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Thursday
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Day Russian Losses Reached One Million

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Ukrainian sources announced Russian military losses exceeded one million personnel since the full-scale invasion began, timing the announcement for Russia Day. The milestone followed another drone attack on Kharkiv overnight that wounded 12-14 people including four children across three districts.

The second stage of prisoner exchanges continued from the Istanbul agreement, with Ukraine retrieving severely wounded and ill soldiers, some previously listed as missing. German Defense Minister Pistorius arrived in Kyiv announcing a $2.2 billion military aid package and a three-year plan for IRIS-T air defense systems, though Germany maintained its refusal to provide Taurus missiles.

Ukraine struck the Rezonit circuit board factory in Moscow region while Ukrainian forces reportedly pushed back Russian positions in Sumy region. Trump issued new statements suggesting Putin appears indifferent to his losses, while Zelensky outlined plans to discuss "hellish sanctions" against Russia. Kurt Volker stated Putin would never agree to peaceful settlement.
13.06.2025
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Friday
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Day Israel Struck Iran's Nuclear Sites

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Israeli warplanes struck Iranian nuclear facilities overnight, with Ukrainian media tracking the operation closely given Iran's military cooperation with Russia. By morning, satellite imagery revealed damage to installations in Natanz and Kermanshah, while the IAEA confirmed radiation contamination inside key facilities. Israel published casualty lists of eliminated Iranian military officials and nuclear scientists.

Ukrainian outlets framed Iran as a regional threat source, with the Foreign Ministry recommending citizens avoid Middle East travel. The coverage emphasized Iran's role in supplying Russia with weapons used against Ukraine.

On domestic fronts, Russia returned bodies of 1,200 Ukrainian soldiers while launching another offensive in Sumy region, advancing 20 kilometers. Ukraine entered its first ballistic missile into serial production. By evening, Iran retaliated with fewer than 100 rockets against Israel, most intercepted, while Ukrainian forces reported 209 frontline clashes concentrated in Pokrovsk sector.
14.06.2025
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Saturday
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Day Iran Retaliated With Tel Aviv Strike

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Iran launched missile strikes against Israeli military headquarters in Tel Aviv, completing the retaliation cycle that began with Israel's nuclear facility strikes the previous day. The attack prompted an emergency UN Security Council session as the Middle East escalation continued to dominate Ukrainian media coverage.

Ukraine conducted its fourth prisoner exchange this week, returning soldiers captured since 2022 under what appears to be an ongoing swap arrangement stemming from the Istanbul agreement. Zelensky announced exchanges would continue next week, marking an unprecedented frequency of prisoner returns.

Ukrainian forces struck deep into Russian territory, hitting chemical plants in Stavropol and Samara regions that produce explosives and ammunition. The General Staff confirmed successful strikes on military-industrial facilities, demonstrating continued long-range capabilities.

Trump and Putin held a phone conversation on Trump's birthday, with both leaders discussing the Ukraine conflict alongside Middle East tensions. Trump later claimed he told Putin the war must end.
15.06.2025
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Sunday
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Day Ukrainian Families Died in Iran's Retaliation

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Iran's missile retaliation against Israel killed five Ukrainians, including three children, according to the Foreign Ministry announcement in the afternoon. The casualties emerged from the escalation cycle that began with Israel's nuclear facility strikes two days earlier.

Ukrainian intelligence conducted sabotage operations inside Russia, with HUR agents striking electrical substations in Kaliningrad that knocked out power to military facilities, causing $5 million in damages. The General Staff confirmed strikes on the Shahed drone production facility in Yelabuga, Tatarstan.

Zelensky warned that Russia plans further attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, particularly nuclear facilities, while global attention focuses on the Middle East. Ukraine shared intelligence about these threats with Trump's team and the IAEA.

The military reported 203 combat clashes, with Pokrovsk remaining the most active sector. Ukraine repatriated bodies of 1,200 fallen soldiers through ongoing exchange mechanisms. Trump indicated openness to Putin serving as mediator in the Israel-Iran conflict.
16.06.2025
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Monday
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Day Trump Called Russia's G8 Exclusion Mistake

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Ukraine completed repatriation of 1,245 bodies under the Istanbul agreements, bringing the total to over 6,000 returned soldiers. Interior Ministry officials noted Russia accidentally included bodies of its own military personnel in the transfer.

Zelensky made his first visit to Austria since the invasion began, meeting with the president while announcing plans to discuss weapons purchases with Trump at the upcoming G7 summit. After eight months without leadership, he nominated tax chief Ruslan Kravchenko as prosecutor general.

Trump delivered contradictory statements about Russia's 2014 G8 exclusion, calling it "a mistake" while claiming Putin felt "very offended" by the removal. Military analysts reported Russian forces attempting to encircle Kostiantynivka from three directions.

The day concluded with a massive drone assault on Kyiv that wounded 14 civilians, with one person in critical condition. Ukrainian media continued tracking the Israel-Iran conflict, noting Macron's rejection of Trump's proposal for Putin to mediate between the adversaries.
17.06.2025
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Tuesday
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Day Fifteen Died in Kyiv Strike

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Russia launched one of its largest combined drone and missile attacks on Kyiv in months, with casualty reports climbing throughout the day from initial reports of 16 wounded to a final count of 15 dead and 131 injured. The assault targeted residential buildings, with rescue workers extracting bodies from a destroyed nine-story apartment building entrance in Solomyansky district.

Trump departed the G7 summit early, skipping his scheduled meeting with Zelensky, prompting Western diplomats to express hope that "they understand" the implications. Bloomberg reported that G7 leaders failed to convince Trump to increase pressure on Russia.

The Rada appointed Ruslan Kravchenko as prosecutor general after eight months of vacancy, though Liga.net examined his controversial background and previous rejection for NABU leadership due to integrity concerns. Canada announced a $1.5 billion military aid package during discussions with Zelensky on deepening cooperation.

The day concluded with Iran launching ballistic missiles at Israel, escalating the Middle East conflict that has dominated Ukrainian media attention in recent days.
18.06.2025
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Wednesday
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The Day Dual Citizenship Passed

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The Kyiv death toll from yesterday's Russian assault climbed steadily throughout the morning, reaching 28 as rescue operations in Solomyansky district concluded after 39 hours. Workers extracted bodies from the destroyed nine-story apartment building entrance, with an American citizen confirmed among the casualties.

Parliament passed dual citizenship legislation by midday, allowing Ukrainians to hold multiple passports for the first time. The measure fulfills one of Zelensky's campaign promises as the war enters its fourth year.

The G7 summit tensions continued from yesterday, with initial reports that the US blocked joint statements on Ukraine, though leaders later agreed on a communique. Ukrainian officials accused Russia of timing the Kyiv strikes to coincide with the summit.

Evening brought renewed focus on the Middle East escalation, with reports that a seven-year-old girl from Odesa died with her family during Iran's retaliation against Israel. Trump approved military action plans against Iran but delayed implementation.
19.06.2025
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Thursday
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Day AI Drones Joined Russia's Arsenal

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Russia deployed AI-controlled drones with enhanced navigation systems, marking a technological escalation in its aerial campaign. Ukrainian media tracked this development through multiple headline revisions during early morning hours, emphasizing the shift from terrain-matching to direct radio control capabilities.

By midday, Ukraine secured another prisoner exchange, returning severely ill defenders from Russian captivity. Coverage focused on one returnee who lost 50 kilograms and 7 centimeters in height during imprisonment, continuing the pattern of exchanges established under the Istanbul agreements.

Zelensky appointed Hennadiy Shapovalov as new Ground Forces commander in the evening, while stating the war should "desirably" end during Trump's term. Reports suggested Trump left the G7 summit early due to tensions with Macron and Zelensky over Ukraine policy.

The frontline saw 133 combat actions, with concentrated fighting in Pokrovsk sector. Ukrainian officials noted that despite two years of conflict, Russian forces captured only 1% of Ukrainian territory.
20.06.2025
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Friday
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Day Building Collapsed in Odesa Strike

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Russian drones struck Odesa overnight, with casualty figures climbing throughout the morning from 13 injured to one dead and 14 wounded. Media focused on a four-story residential building that collapsed entirely after catching fire, with rescue operations continuing amid fears people remained trapped under rubble.

By late morning, Ukraine conducted another prisoner exchange with Russia, returning wounded and seriously ill defenders after more than two years in captivity. Coverage emphasized the medical condition of returnees, continuing the pattern of exchanges from recent days.

Trump issued a two-week ultimatum to Iran while warning critics of Ukraine aid to "watch their language." Zelensky held military meetings with particular attention to the Sumy region situation, where fortifications reportedly should have been built a year earlier. The day concluded with Trump stating Russia and Ukraine have made "small progress" in peace processes.
21.06.2025
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Saturday
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Day Putin Issued Ultimatum

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Putin issued new conditions for ending the war, prompting Zelensky to announce personnel changes and "important decisions" in direct response to what he characterized as threats to continue aggression. The presidential response developed throughout the afternoon, with multiple outlets tracking the evolving Ukrainian reaction to Moscow's ultimatum.

Russia launched overnight attacks with 280 missiles and drones, hitting energy infrastructure in Kremenchuk and killing a 17-year-old in renewed strikes on Donetsk region. The assault followed the pattern of systematic infrastructure targeting established in recent weeks.

Zelensky expressed concern that Trump might negotiate with Russia based on Iran considerations, warning against deals "not in our favor." This diplomatic anxiety emerged as Keith Kellogg's visit to Belarus resulted in the release of opposition leader Sergei Tikhanovsky, suggesting active American mediation in the region. The frontline recorded 188 clashes, with fighting concentrated in Pokrovsk sector where Ukrainian forces eliminated over 220 Russian troops.
22.06.2025
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Sunday
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Day Trump Bombed Iran's Nuclear Sites

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Trump announced overnight that US forces had bombed three Iranian nuclear facilities, calling the strikes a "stunning military success" and warning Iran against retaliation. Ukrainian media tracked the story through multiple headline revisions, with Radio Svoboda publishing before-and-after satellite images of the Fordo uranium enrichment facility by evening.

The strike followed the escalating Middle East tensions from previous weeks, with Yemen declaring entry into the regional war and world leaders warning of "catastrophic consequences." The Pentagon issued its first statement defending the action while the UN Security Council convened an emergency session.

Meanwhile, Russian forces struck a Ukrainian military training ground, killing three and wounding 14. Commander-in-Chief Syrsky revealed Ukraine controls 90 square kilometers in Kursk region, contradicting Russian claims of having expelled Ukrainian forces. He also disclosed that interceptor drones prove nearly twice as effective against Shaheds compared to mobile fire groups. The frontline recorded 171 engagements, concentrated in Pokrovsk sector.
23.06.2025
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Monday
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Day Nine Died in Kyiv Strike

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Russia launched a massive combined attack on Kyiv overnight, with casualty figures climbing steadily throughout the morning from two dead to a final count of nine killed and 34 wounded, including an 11-year-old girl. Media tracked the rising death toll through continuous updates, focusing on collapsed building sections and ongoing rescue operations.

By midday, SBU chief Malyuk disclosed details of Operation "Spider Web" during a closed briefing, revealing that Ukrainian colonels assigned to protect Zelensky were secretly working for Russia's FSB and plotting his assassination. The operation required bribing Russian customs officials to transport equipment.

Deputy Prime Minister Chernishov received corruption charges from NABU while Ukraine struck a Russian oil depot in Rostov region. Trump's reaction to Iran's retaliation against US bases was notably restrained, calling the strikes "very weak" and thanking Iran for advance warning. The day concluded with Trump announcing a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, ending their 12-day conflict.
24.06.2025
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Tuesday
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Day Casualty Count Climbed in Dnipro

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Media tracked rising casualties from Russia's ballistic missile strike on Dnipro throughout the day, with death toll climbing from initial reports of one fatality to seventeen dead and 279 wounded by evening. Ukrainian outlets published continuous updates as rescue operations continued.

NATO leaders convened in The Hague, announcing $40 billion in security aid for Ukraine. Zelensky arrived at the summit and planned meetings with Trump, who indicated their encounter could happen within two days. Secretary-General Rutte dismissed Istanbul peace negotiations as unserious while Ukrainian intelligence revealed Russia plans to train 600 Chinese troops in countering NATO weapons using Ukraine war experience.

Earlier overnight attacks on Sumy region killed three including an 8-year-old boy, with air defenses intercepting 78 of 97 drones launched nationwide. The frontline recorded 165 combat engagements. Trump's Israel-Iran ceasefire faced immediate violations, prompting his criticism of both parties for breaching the agreement within hours of its announcement.
25.06.2025
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Wednesday
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Day Trump and Zelensky Contradicted Each Other

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Russia continued its overnight strikes, hitting Zaporizhzhia with four missiles and causing casualties, following the previous day's deadly Dnipro attack that ultimately claimed 21 lives. The NATO summit in The Hague dominated coverage as European leaders rallied around Zelensky before his anticipated Trump meeting.

When the encounter finally occurred in the afternoon, both leaders offered conflicting accounts. Zelensky stated they discussed achieving a ceasefire and "real peace," while Trump later claimed they did not discuss a ceasefire at all. Trump described the meeting as "wonderful" but remained noncommittal about providing Patriot systems to Ukraine, saying "we'll see" and noting America needs them too.

By evening, Ukraine signed an agreement with the Council of Europe establishing a Special Tribunal to prosecute Russian aggression crimes. The EU announced plans to implement one of its harshest sanctions packages against Russia the following day, targeting Putin's military budget as Ukraine's foreign minister had anticipated.
26.06.2025
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Thursday
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Day Fifty Drones Hit Moscow

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Ukrainian outlets led morning coverage with reports of fifty drones striking Moscow and forcing flight diversions at Vnukovo airport, marking a significant escalation in drone warfare. Russian forces responded with intensified ground attacks, recording 154 combat clashes within twenty-four hours.

By midmorning, Ukrainian Commander Syrskyi claimed Russia's summer offensive was "choking" and that Ukrainian forces had halted Russian advances near Sumy region, stabilizing the front line. This contradicted previous days' reports of sustained Russian pressure in the area.

The afternoon brought another prisoner exchange with Russia, with Zelensky announcing the return of Ukrainian military personnel including officers and soldiers under twenty-five. Media published extensive photo and video coverage of the swap.

Evening reports revealed that drones had destroyed Russian air defense systems in Crimea while Europe formalized establishment of a Special Tribunal to prosecute Russian war crimes. The White House reportedly recommended ending funding for investigations into Russian crimes in Ukraine.
27.06.2025
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Friday
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Day Death Toll Rose in Samar

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Ukrainian media tracked climbing casualties from Russia's ballistic missile strike on Samar throughout the morning, with death toll rising from three to five and wounded reaching 23. The pattern echoed previous days' coverage of Dnipro strikes, where casualty counts increased as rescue operations continued.

EU leaders formally backed opening Ukraine membership negotiations while announcing €30.6 billion in aid, though Trump's mixed signals on military support dominated Washington coverage. GOP Senator McConnell criticized Trump's aid cuts, calling them counterproductive.

Deputy Prime Minister Chernishov faced corruption charges, with anti-corruption agencies requesting his suspension and 120 million hryvnia bail. The afternoon brought positive military news as Ukrainian forces struck four Russian Su-34 jets at Marinovka airbase, destroying two and damaging two others.

Trump concluded the day by announcing he had made a decision regarding Patriot missiles for Ukraine but declined to specify what that decision was.
28.06.2025
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Saturday
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Day of Drone Toll and Counter-Strikes

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The day began with prominent coverage of a Russian drone attack on Odesa, with initial reports of a married couple killed and children wounded. Throughout the morning, casualty figures steadily rose, mirroring previous days' patterns of escalating death tolls from civilian strikes in Samar and Dnipro. By midday, editorial focus shifted to new military developments: Ukrainian air defense successfully intercepted Russia's novel "Grom-E1" rocket-bomb over Dnipro, marking its first documented use. This was followed by widespread reporting on the Security Service's destruction of three Russian helicopters and a Pantsir-S1 system in occupied Crimea. Later, the General Staff confirmed Main Intelligence Directorate drone strikes on Russian ammunition depots in Bryansk, highlighting Ukraine's continued offensive actions. The evening brought renewed Russian drone attacks across Ukraine, triggering widespread alarms, indicating ongoing reciprocal military pressure.
29.06.2025
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Sunday
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Day of the Fallen Aviator, Convention Withdrawn

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The day's coverage began with widespread reporting on a new, massive Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine, resulting in initial damage across several regions. By late morning, editorial focus shifted significantly to the tragic death of F-16 pilot Maksym Ustymenko during the night's defense, against a reported record of 537 air targets. This human toll became a central narrative, leading to a posthumous Hero of Ukraine award. Concurrently, from midday onwards, major attention was given to President Zelensky's decree for Ukraine to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention on anti-personnel mines, a significant policy shift. Throughout the day, reports of intensified frontline engagements persisted, alongside discussions on Russia's offensive momentum and evolving US policy towards sanctions against Russia.
30.06.2025
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Monday
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Day Sumy Offensive Failed

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Ukrainian media on June 30 focused prominently on the evolving military situation around Sumy. Reports in the morning indicated a significant Russian troop concentration there, raising concerns. However, by afternoon, President Zelensky and General Staff communications highlighted successful Ukrainian defense, asserting that Russia's offensive plans in the region were failing, with Ukrainian forces pushing back. Concurrently, intense frontline combat continued with high clash counts and sustained Russian drone attacks, including a new drone type against Kharkiv. International support remained a key theme, with Germany expressing support for Ukraine's NATO membership and a new $500 million IMF tranche approved. Discussions also touched on shifting perceptions of US policy, as earlier reports of Trump's support for sanctions legislation contrasted with later notes of his indecisiveness at the NATO summit.
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