Poland imposes limitations on the mobility of Russian diplomats.

Poland imposes restrictions on the movement of Russian diplomats.

Poland is going to limit the mobility of Russian diplomats within its borders. This decision comes as a response to Russia's involvement in hybrid warfare against the EU and Poland, as per Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, who spoke in Brussels. An official diplomatic note is set to be delivered to the Russian embassy in Warsaw shortly. The restrictions will not apply to the ambassador but to other diplomats working in the embassy and consulates. They will only be allowed to move within the region of their respective posts going forward. "I hope Russia takes this as a serious warning signal," states Sikorski.

16:01 Pawlak: "Russia's Baltic Sea plans bring reminders of World War II"

Ukraine is preparing for a significant challenge with the escalation of the conflict with Russia, says Julian Pawlak, a scientist at a German armed forces think tank. Meanwhile, Russia's plans regarding the Baltic Sea highlight the importance of NATO border reinforcement.

15:38 New significant contract: Rheinmetall creates gun barrels for European clients

The increasing demand for military equipment is set to bring Rheinmetall another major contract. The Düsseldorf-based company will provide over a hundred gun barrels for the Panzerhaubitze 2000 system to a European client. The value of the deal lies in the low three-digit million euro range. Rheinmetall aims to deliver the barrels from 2024 to 2029.

14:51 Berlin opposes NATO defense shield for Ukraine

The German government is still against the idea of setting up a NATO defense shield against Russian air attacks on western Ukraine. Government spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit explained in Berlin, "That would be, in our view, a direct involvement in this conflict. And that's not something we're looking for." He also referred to statements by Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. Recently, calls for a protective shield have been made both internationally and in Germany.

14:21 NATO urges NATO members to allow Ukrainian forces to use Western weapons against targets in Russia

The NATO urges its member states to permit Ukrainian forces to use Western weapons against military targets in Russia. The NATO's Parliamentary Assembly (PV) in the Bulgarian capital Sofia endorses a declaration with the slogan "Stand by Ukraine until victory." NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg believes it's time to remove some constraints on the usage of supplied weapons.

13:36 Swedish government approves using Swedish weapons against Russian targets: Munz: "Russia considers Sweden and other countries as already attacking with Western weapons"

Sweden allows the usage of its armed forces against Russian targets. Russian media outlets are now closely monitoring the stance of Western countries, according to ntv reporter Rainer Munz. On the other hand, Foreign Minister Lavrov suggests that Russia is already being attacked with Western weapons.

13:07 Record-breaking drone strike: Ukraine claims to have struck a target 1500 km behind frontlines

Ukraine reports that it has attacked a target 1500 kilometers behind the lines, setting a new record for drone usage. The targeted location was the early warning radar "Woronesh M" near Orsk, a city on the Russian border with Kazakhstan. This radar can detect rockets or aircraft at significant distances. The informant doesn't disclose any information about damages sustained in the attack that took place on Sunday.

12:36 Polish military project: "Shield East": The largest operation since 1945 to strengthen Poland's eastern border

With a billion-dollar project, Poland plans to fortify its eastern border and secure it against potential attacks. "Shield East" is the largest operation to enhance Poland's eastern border and the eastern flank of NATO since 1945, says Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz of Warsaw. Plans include "fortifications, various types of barriers, but also highly sophisticated air defense systems at every parameter and at every height" along the border and EU-externally. The program will involve investments of approximately 2.3 billion euros. Work on 700-kilometer border segments is scheduled to be completed by 2028.

12:05 Kharkiv under attack; Lombardi: "Glide bombs hit hardware store"

The heavily disputed city of Kharkiv is under attack once again. Russian forces are bombing a hardware store with glide bombs where around 200 civilians were at the time. Videos from security cameras now show the blast and the carnage inside the store.

11:31 Judges focus on the ammunition shortage of Ukraine: "The front on the East is stifled, the Russians take another village"

Sweden grants approval for its weapons to attack Russian territory. In Ukraine, people now hope that "other countries will follow suit." Meanwhile, ammunition shortages and weapon systems deficit remain substantial issues for Ukraine.

11:10 Focusing on subversive elements: EU adopts framework for Russia sanctions

The foreign ministers of the 27 EU countries have created a new legal framework for sanctions against Russia for severe human rights violations. The framework should facilitate sanctions against individuals and organizations involved in suppressing the opposition.

Germany delivers more humanitarian aid from the occupied Russian areas: 60 million euros for eastern Ukraine (Annalena Baerbock)

The German government offers additional humanitarian aid to people in the Russian-occupied areas of eastern Ukraine. German Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said she plans to allocate 60 million euros for this purpose before the European Union's ministerial meetings in Brussels. Baerbock stated that the situation in these areas is desperate and that people have been suffering under "Russian terror occupation" for more than two and a half years. Cooperation with international actors will help deliver this relief.

Lithuania accuses Hungary of blocking all attempts to support Ukraine in its fight against the Russian aggression war

The Lithuanian Foreign Minister, Gabrielius Landsbergis, accuses Hungary of obstructing all EU efforts to aid Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. Landsbergis believes that the EU must find a way to bypass Hungary's actions and play a more significant role in foreign affairs. Bowing to Hungary’s decision, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock also urges Hungary to end the blockade on further military aid, calling for support for Ukrainian peacekeeping.

Spain contemplates sending more Leopard tanks to Ukraine; expected to total €1.13 billion in aid revealed in Spanish newspaper

El Pais reports that Spain intends to provide a dozen Patriot rockets for air defense systems along with 19 Leopard tanks, equipment to fight drones, and ammunition to Ukraine. These new military supplies are part of their previous €1.13 billion aid package, which is slated to be announced during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Madrid. A spokesman for Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez declined to comment on the information. Previously, Ukraine received Leopard tanks from Germany (1A5 type).

Russian casualties in Ukrainian drone attack climb; four injured, one fatality reported in Liwny region (Andrei Klischkow)

Two drone attacks, one on a gas station and the other on a hardware store, took place in the Russian region of Orjol. A person was killed, another injured, and three more were hurt, including two snatching victims from the rescue operation. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu reports that Russia's forces neutralized 12 Ukrainian drones during the night, six of which occurred in the Orjol region.

A military expert, Nico Lange, accuses Russia of inciting further war crimes

Nico Lange, a military expert, believes that by solely providing aid to Ukraine, we are only provoking more Russian war crimes and not deterring them. He expressed this view on the platform X.

Lithuania's President's re-election is applauded by Ukrainian officials

Die Ukraine hat aus mehreren Ländern diverse Leopard-Modelle erhalten - bräuchte für mögliche Gegenoffensiven aber noch deutlich mehr.

Vladimir Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian president, praises Gitanas Nauseda's re-election as Lithuanian head of state, stating that his country has remained steadfast in supporting Ukraine during difficult times. He is hopeful about their continued efforts towards freedom, peace, and security for all countries in Europe and Ukraine.

Russian sabotage of peace talks: 200 rounds of negotiations since 2014 (Dmytro Kuleba)

According to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, the Ukraine-Russia peace talks have been unsuccessful as Russia never entered into good faith negotiations. Despite 200 rounds of discussions, Russia destroyed a total war against Ukraine. The solution, according to Kuleba, is the joint efforts of the entire international community during Switzerland's peace summit on June 15-16, aiming to drive peace talks forward.

European Union support encouraged Russia to engage in more war crimes, says Lange, urging Ukraine to unite for true peace (Nico Lange)

Lange, a military expert, argues that by only helping Ukraine, we inadvertently enable Russia to carry out more war crimes instead of deterring their actions. He suggests unity among all international communities is key to achieving true peace, one that stresses Ukraine's concerns.

Final thoughts: Several countries make strides to support Ukraine with financial aid, military equipment, or political endorsements. Meanwhile, conflicts continue to arise along the border, highlighting the importance of cooperation between nations for secured peace.

Russian soldiers are allegedly gathering at the Ukrainian border, as per Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's statement. This move is believed to have the purpose of pinning down Ukrainian troops and drawing them into confrontations while also readying for offensive operations to intensify Russia's influence in the border area. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has observed satellite images of the region surrounding Graiworon-Borissowka-Proletarski in the western part of Belgorod, which indicate that the Russian armed forces have increased their activities at depots and storage facilities in the region over the past few weeks. At present, the extent of the potential Russian troop aggregation remains undetermined, as per the American think tank.

05:59 Klitschko urges Western allies to intervene after fatal attack in Kharkiv

The assault on a hardware store in Kharkiv resulting in multiple casualties has left a profound impact. Vitali Klitschko voiced his thoughts on the social media platform X: "These innocent Ukrainians lost their lives due to Russian bombs because we didn't have adequate air defense. When will the countries that possess Patriot defense systems finally step in?" Moreover, he demanded the permission to target targets within Russia with Western weapons. "The bombers that rain down bombs on our people literally take off from Russian airfields. We need to destroy these aircrafts on their runways."

05:16 Alert for aircraft in southern Ukraine

At night, another air alert was issued in southern Ukraine. The military noted a stealth bomber Su-57 over the Black Sea and issued a warning about the potential launch of cruise missiles.

04:57 Zelenskyy advocates for preemptive strikes against Russia

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy calls for the right to utilize Western weapons against Russian territory after the tragic bombings near Kharkiv's border city. Numerous foreign politicians and organizations have conveyed their condolences and condemned Russia. He shared his opinion in a video message: "It's crucial that this condemnation leads to repercussions." Ukraine requires enhanced air defense, but also the authorization to assault Russian terrain with Western weaponry. "We perceive every concentration of Russian troops. We're aware of all the launch zones for Russian rockets and fighter jets," he asserted. Preventative destruction of these forces would be a political decision.

01:40 Four civilians perish due to Russian shelling

The Ukrainian prosecutor's office reports that three people have been killed by Russian artillery fire in the Donetsk region. Civilian casualties have been documented in Siversk to the north of the region and in Krasnohorivka and Chassiv Yar farther south. The prosecutor's office in the Kharkiv region has reported the death of a civilian near the city of Chuhujiw.

00:47 Zelenskyj to visit Spain

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj will journey to Spain today. Zelenskyj will meet with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez at 12:00 PM, the Spanish government in Madrid announced. A press conference will follow. Initially, the Ukrainian president had arranged to go to Spain on May 17. However, he postponed the trip due to tensions in the Kharkiv region.

23:18 Macron cautions against surrendering to Ukraine's comfort

French President Emmanuel Macron has cautioned against relinquishing support to Ukraine in the face of Russia's aggression. "Peace today means upholding the law. Peace is not submission. Peace is not abandoning principles," Macron stressed during his three-day state visit to Germany. He continued, "Peace implies granting a country the ability to defend its borders and sovereignty." Germany and France will reaffirm this stance within the bilateral defense and security council meeting on Tuesday, vowing to support Ukraine "until the end" and "to arm, train, and prepare for lasting peace - a peace rooted in international law."

22:22 Medvedev warns Poland of "radioactive ashes"

Upset by Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski's comments on a hypothetical American reaction to a Russian nuclear attack on Ukraine, Russia's ex-president Dmitry Medvedev has threatened Poland. "If the Americans retaliate by attacking our targets, it means a global war, and a foreign minister from a country like Poland should understand that," he penned on his Telegram channel. "Warsaw will not be spared and will certainly experience the radioactive fallout. Is that what you desire?"

10:00 PM: Zelensky speaks with Central Asian media for the first time

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has granted his first interview to media outlets from Central Asian countries, primarily journalists from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. The interview was published by the Kazakh media outlet "Orda" as a video on the YouTube platform. Regarding the possibility of a truce with Russia, Zelenskyy sees no prospect for an agreement.

Vladimir Putin, Russian President, visits Uzbekistan for a state trip. The trip is reported in Russian media. Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Uzbekistan since 2016 with a population of 37 million, welcomes Putin at Tashkent's airport. Putin and Mirziyoyev will discuss the ongoing development of Russian-Uzbek relations and regional issues during a two-day stay. Kremlin plans to sign a "comprehensive package of bilateral documents" post-visit.

Ukrainian Defense Ministry: 83 skirmishes with Russian forces, no major breakthroughs

Ninety-two instances of clashes were reported between Ukrainian troops and Russian forces yesterday. The Russian forces are reportedly exerting maximum effort to break through the Ukrainian defenses. Ukrainian troops are taking measures to maintain their positions while eliminating the enemy's offensive capabilities, a statement by the Ukrainian General Staff on social media read. Russian forces will continue to assault the cities of Vovchansk and Lyptsi, with no substantial changes in the direction of Kharkiv.

Ninety PM: Ukrainians demonstrate in front of US Embassy in Kiev against the restriction on striking Russian soil with Western arms

The Ukrainian population is questioning the restriction that prohibits striking Russian territory with Western weapons. Approximately 150 protesters have gathered in front of the US Embassy in Kiev to demand the overhaul of this restriction.

Ninety PM: Protests mark Georgian Independence Day in Tbilisi with thousands participating in the "Freedom March," urging the abolishment of Russian law and regime

During Georgian Independence Day celebrations, thousands of protestors participated in a "Freedom March" through Tbilisi. Reports by RFE/RL highlight how protesters - waving both their own national flag and the EU banner and chanting slogans against Russian laws and regime. They also emphasized how light illuminated their mobile phones in a show of solidarity. Earlier in the day, Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili, during a ceremony for new recruits, at the Freedom Square in Tbilisi spoke of the "shadow of Russia hanging over Georgia."

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