🇷🇺 MFA Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Ukraine has made considerable efforts to derail the next round of Istanbul negotiations, using what she called its “typical terrorist methods.”

She accused Ukraine of maintaining an aggressive stance toward Russia and avoiding pragmatic solutions. But, according to her, both sides are currently reviewing each other's memoranda, and the process of transferring 6,000 bodies will start soon.

🇷🇺 Russia seeks to deploy 10,000 troops in Transnistria near the Odesa region, according to the Financial Times. Moldovan PM Dorin Recean says Putin aims to achieve this by installing a pro-Kremlin government in Moldova.

🇺🇦 According to Ukraine’s General Staff, on June 4, Russian forces conducted a missile strike on a training unit in the Poltava region.

Due to preemptive and coordinated safety protocols—including personnel dispersal, use of shelters, and strict adherence to air alert procedures—mass casualties were avoided.

Several servicemembers were wounded and are receiving medical assistance. A special commission has been established to investigate the incident and assess the damage.

More footage, but this time from aviation perspective. Ukrainian F-16s struck Russian firing positions at a company strongpoint, east of Tyotkino, using GBU-39 precision-guided munitions.

⚡️ This weekend, a prisoner exchange is expected, with Russia ready to swap 500 servicemen, Zelensky said.

He added that Ukraine does not take Russia's memorandum seriously, calling it an ultimatum. Zelensky proposed a ceasefire ahead of a potential leaders' summit and noted Ukraine has not yet received responses from the US or Russia regarding its ceasefire proposal.

⚡️ The 28th Ramstein-format meeting has begun, with Zelensky joining online. Hosted in Brussels, NATO HQ, the meeting is led by UK and German defense ministers John Healey and Boris Pistorius. Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umerov is attending in person. For the first time in 3 years, the U.S. Defense Secretary is absent.

Ukraine's SBU has released striking footage of FPV drone strikes on four Russian strategic airbases: Olenya, Ivanovo, Dyagilevo, and Belaya.

According to officials, the total confirmed Russian aircraft losses stand at 41, half of which are beyond repair, as stated by President Zelensky.

‼️ The upcoming prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, scheduled for June 7–9, will take place in a "1200-for-1200" format, Medinsky told Putin in a briefing. Meanwhile, Lavrov accused Ukraine of "provocations aimed at disrupting negotiations," urging others "not to give in" to them.

🇷🇺 Putin: “Not long ago, Kyiv and its allies dreamed of Russia’s strategic defeat. Now, retreating with heavy losses, they turn to terrorism while asking for a 30- or 60-day ceasefire. How can talks proceed under such conditions? Who negotiates with those betting on terror, only to use a pause to rearm and prepare new attacks?”

🇳🇱 The Netherlands has announced a new €400M military aid package for Ukraine focused on maritime security. It includes over 100 vessels—patrol boats, interceptors, special operations ships—and 50+ maritime drones, along with weapons systems, sensors, spare parts, and training.

🇷🇺 Russia is producing ammunition four times faster than all of NATO combined, warns NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. He urges Allies to boost defence spending as the Russian threat grows faster than the West’s response: “They produce in 3 months what we do in a year. We must act.”

🇺🇸🇺🇦 In Washington, Head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office Andriy Yermak met with U.S. Secretary of State and acting National Security Advisor Marco Rubio.

Talks focused on frontline updates, air defense needs, POW exchange, and Russia’s abduction of Ukrainian children.

"Ukraine’s ready for a ceasefire—Russia isn’t. More sanctions needed," Yermak added.

The SBU has released new footage from Operation “Spiderweb,” revealing FPV drone strikes on 22 Russian aircraft, including 7 Tu-95s, 12 Tu-22M3s, 2 A-50s, and 1 An-12. Analysis by CyberBoroshno suggests the actual number of damaged planes could be higher, as satellite images showed 8 Tu-95 hits and not all videos have been made public.

Many strikes lack clear aftermath footage, which could indicate either limited damage without fire, destruction that wasn’t captured, or FPV drones that failed to detonate.