12:51 Lindner: Aid to Ukraine not coming at cost to taxpayers

Ukraine assistance won't burden taxpayers - Lindner

Germany's Finance Minister Christian Lindner predicts a hectic schedule for the G7 regarding additional financial assistance for Ukraine. "We need to ensure that risks for taxpayers are minimized, completely eliminated," he stated following a gathering of G7 finance ministers in northern Italy. The major Western industrial nations are thinking of utilizing the funds seized by Russia's central bank for Ukraine's benefit. Nonetheless, the method of distributing these funds remains in question. The US recently suggested that the G7 could grant Ukraine a large loan secured by the interest income from the frozen Russian central bank resources, totaling approximately 50 billion dollars. It is anticipated that a decision will be reached at the G7 leaders' meeting in mid-June in Apulia.

12:17 Russian Politician Threatens over Ukrainian Attack on Radar System

The Ukrainian military is alleged to have taken down a Russian early warning system against nuclear missiles using a drone assault. Former Russian ambassador to NATO, Dmitry Rogozin, made these comments, asserting that the system is a "key element of the military control of strategic nuclear forces." Rogozin, currently a senator in the Russian Federation Council, believes the US had coordinated or at least been aware of this attack. Such activity, according to him, brings us closer to the edge of a nuclear war.

11:48 Ukrainian Intelligence Chief Budanov: Unmanned Ships are the Way of the Future

Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukraine's military intelligence, claims that the country is evolving its fleet of autonomous ships to launch coastal attacks and aim at aerial targets. Nexta, a Ukrainian news agency, reports that Budanov sees unmanned warships "completely replacing" traditional warships in the future. In enclosed or semi-enclosed seas like the Black Sea and the Mediterranean, Budanov considers autonomous ships "the way of the future."

11:17 Mangott: Putin Wants to "Intentionally Cause Uncertainty" in the Baltic Sea

A forthcoming law from Russia's Ministry of Defense has alarmed Baltic Sea defense stakeholders. The Moscow Times revealed that the Kremlin might be suggesting an expansion of Russia's sea territories in the Baltic Sea. Security expert Gerhard Mangott examined this development.

10:55 Russian Iskander Missiles Hit Targets in Kharkiv Overnight

As per reports from the public prosecutor's office in a Kharkiv district, Russian troops attacked the city overnight with two Iskander missiles. Iskander-M, a system where missiles can fly 500 kilometers and carry nuclear warheads, is very challenging to intercept due to its flexible trajectory. The missiles damaged a school and a residential building.

10:04 Stoltenberg Advocates for Relaxing Restrictions on Western Weapons

In an interview with "The Economist," NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg argued for easing restrictions on supplies of Western weapons in the ongoing conflict. He suggested that it's time to review the "restrictions on the use of weapons that have been made available to Ukraine, especially now that there's significant fighting in Kharkiv near the border." Stoltenberg emphasized that self-defense is "engraved in the UN Charter," legal and legitimate. "We're assisting Ukraine to uphold this right," he added, "which includes the opportunity to target Russian targets."

09:24 Ukraine Allegedly bombed Russian Radar Station with Drones

Unconfirmed news states that Ukrainian drones reportedly assaulted an essential Russian radar station in the Krasnodar area. The station, a central component of Russia's early warning system against ballistic missiles and nuclear weapon-carrying missiles, controls an area up to 6000 kilometers.

08:42 US Experts Warn against a Ceasefire

Russia's President Putin is open to a ceasefire – however, based on his current territorial gains. The US think tank Institute for the Study of War (ISW) cautions that even this would pose a significant threat to Ukraine. Russia could use a ceasefire to prepare better-equipped forces for proceeding with offensive operations aimed at a regime change, Ukraine's demilitarization, and its conquest. The Kremlin might also speculate that a standstill would lessen Western support's urgency and importance.

08:11 CDU's Kiesewetter Calls for the Debt Brake to be Suspended Due to the War in Ukraine

The CDU's foreign policy expert, Roderich Kiesewetter, urged the German government to declare a budget crisis because of the war in Ukraine. "A debt-funded war can only be won," Kiesewetter told "Spiegel." Ukraine urgently needs support. It's strange, given that the German government has declared the coronavirus pandemic an emergency situation to finance 200 billion euros for a power and gas price freeze, while the war does not match the criteria of an emergency. By declaring an emergency, the rigid requirements of the debt brake enshrined in the German constitution could be suspended. So far, the FDP has vehemently rejected this course within the coalition government.

07:56 Zelensky celebrates victory of Ukrainian troops near Kharkiv

The US supports Ukraine with a new military package worth millions. Meanwhile, Germany delivers an air defense system to the country. Zelensky also shares his army's success in a video.

07:23 Ukrainian General Staff: Russia loses 500,000 fighters

The Ukrainian General Staff estimates that Russia has lost 500,080 soldiers since the full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022. Yesterday, 1140 losses were added. Russia is continuously assaulting Ukrainian defenders, resulting in numerous casualties on their side. The Ukrainians have also reported 15 destroyed Russian tanks, 27 artillery systems, an air defense system, and two multiple rocket launchers in the past day.

07:07 First Ukrainian F16 pilots nearing combat readiness

The first group of Ukrainian F-16 pilots have finished their training in the US and are heading to Europe for more training. The training took nearly a year. They are expected to be combat-ready by summer. The Ukrainian air force is scheduled to receive more than 60 F-16s from Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Belgium. These countries, along with the US, UK, Romania, France, and Bulgaria, have mobilized resources to teach the Ukrainians how to fly and maintain the fighter jets.

06:33 U.S. Excalibur shells ineffective due to Russian jammers

Ukraine has halted using certain American weapons as their accuracy has significantly decreased. "Washington Post" reports that this affects GPS-guided weapons such as Excalibur artillery shells and HIMARS systems, which are being hindered by Russian jammers. The accuracy of Excalibur shells, made by the U.S., has plummeted to less than 10% hitting their target. The U.S. now stops providing Excalibur shells due to these reports. To conduct HIMARS attacks, Russian jammers must be disabled as much as possible, by using cluster munitions, for instance.

04:34 Stoltenberg views China's assistance to Russia as crucial in the Ukraine war

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg believes China's backing of Russia in the Russian invasion of Ukraine is "vital." Although China doesn't provide weapons or ammunition to Russia, there has been a noticeable increase in sales of machine parts, microelectronics, and other technologies used by Moscow to build missiles, tanks, and aircraft for use against Ukraine.

03:06 Hofreiter suggests allowing Ukraine to target Russian territory with Western weapons

Green Party foreign policy expert Anton Hofreiter advocates for no longer halting Ukraine's use of Western weapons against Russian targets. "It's about protecting the Ukrainian population. We should therefore not hinder Ukraine from using the supplied weapons to counter Russian fighter jets in Russian airspace," Hofreiter said in an interview with the Funke Mediengruppe newspaper. "International law allows an assaulted state to engage military targets on the aggressor's territory."

02:01 Ukraine reports Russian airstrikes and limited victories near Kupiansk

The Ukrainian General Staff reports that the Russian army has once again attacked Vovchansk from the air, with eight guided bombs striking the city. Ukrainian forces foiled ten Russian attacks on Vovchansk and its vicinity. Russian forces have achieved "minor successes" near Kupiansk, further east in the Kharkiv region, and in the Pokrovsk area in the Donetsk region.

01:30 Evacuations planned for Kharkiv region

120 children from northeastern Kharkiv region are scheduled for evacuation. These children will first be taken to Kharkiv and then to the Volhynia region in the northwest. More than 11,000 civilians have been evacuated since the new Russian offensive began.

00:10 Zelensky claims "combat control" regained in Kharkiv region

According to President Zelenskyi, Ukrainian forces have retaken control of the border region in eastern Kharkiv. "Our troops have now managed to regain combat control over the frontier area where the Russian occupiers had advanced," said Zelensky during his evening video address. He had visited Kharkiv previously. Russian forces attacked the border region two weeks ago, taking control of multiple Ukrainian villages.

22:22 It's reported that over 400 Ukrainian women are being held captive by Russia

Ukrainian authorities have shared that approximately 403 women are currently held prisoner by Russia. These women include many who were illegally detained, as well as some who went missing since 2014 and their fates remain a mystery. The Ukrainian Coordination Center for the Treatment of Prisoners of War has released this information. The Russian authorities have ignored several requests for the safe return of the captured women.

22:02 Foreign Minister Kuleba shares his concerns about Putin's intentions for the upcoming peace summit

The Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba, thinks that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants the upcoming peace summit in Switzerland to fail. Citing reports of Putin's supposed openness to peace negotiations (see entries 19:55 and 12:22), Kuleba believes that Putin does not truly want to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. "Putin is doing everything in his power to prevent the peace summit from happening on June 15 and 16. He's fearful of its success," he asserts on Twitter.

21:40 Six neighboring NATO members want to create a 'drone wall' to safeguard their borders

In response to escalating security concerns, six NATO countries bordering Russia - Estonia, Latvia, Finland, Norway, Poland, and Lithuania - are looking to create a 'drone wall' to protect their borders with the help of drone and other advanced technology. This endeavor is currently called "From Norway to Poland." Lithuanian Interior Minister Agne Bilotaite made this announcement after talks with her counterparts from other countries. The goal is to defend themselves from "provocations by unfriendly countries" and combat smuggling. Drone surveillance systems as well as anti-drone technology will be utilized. The timeline for this project has not been disclosed yet, but it was mentioned that it's an innovative development.

21:18 The USA provides more military aid to Ukraine

The US has decided to supply Ukraine with additional military aid to help them fight against Russian aggression. This fifth package, worth $275 million (approximately €253 million), consists of Himars surface-to-surface missile launchers and ammunition for 155 and 105 millimeter caliber artillery. Since April 2022, the US has offered around $61 billion (€56.2 billion) to Ukraine. The previous aid shipments have already reached the front line, a source claims. This new assistance is supposed to be delivered as soon as possible to help Ukraine defend its territory and protect its people. To date, the US has given Ukraine over $50 billion in military support since the start of the Russian invasion in 2022, according to the Pentagon.

20:30 Latest Kremlin policy: Russian teenagers to undergo basic military training

Starting this school year, children and teenagers in Russia are required to learn basic military skills under the guise of "Fundamentals of Life Safety." This compulsory subject includes lessons in shooting and bandaging wounds, among others.

19:55 Putin imposes terms for peace talks with Ukraine

More than two years after he began his aggressive campaign against Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin touched on the possibility of engaging in negotiations. However, he insists that talks should not focus on returning Crimea and parts of eastern Ukraine to Ukraine, which are occupied territories. "People are talking about returning to negotiations," he stated during a visit to Belarus. "Let's do that, but not on terms that only one side wants, but based on the realities that exist today," he added, implying that current conditions in the region should be the starting point (also see 12:22 entry). Russia has been at war with Ukraine since February 2022 and currently controls around one-fifth of the neighboring country. Ukraine maintains that the withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukrainian soil is a key prerequisite for stable peace.

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