“Putin supports continuing working-level contacts with Kyiv, despite the transformation of the Kyiv regime into a terrorist one,” said the Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov.

Destruction of Russian positions in the Kursk region by AASM Hammer guided bombs.

“Like a chihuahua hurting a much bigger dog” — that’s how Trump described Ukraine’s recent strikes on Russia.

He reportedly called them “strong” and “powerful” but worries they might complicate his plans to broker a ceasefire, per Axios.

Telegram may face a potential ban in Russia in the coming months, according to Russian media. Recently, Putin ordered the government to integrate public services into a domestic messaging app with an interface resembling Telegram.

Russian forces have struck the Kherson Regional Administration building for the second time today, this time with a missile. The building has been practically destroyed.

Retaliation for operation spiderweb?

A Ukrainian Air Force Mi-24 helicopter crew successfully shot down a Russian Shahed-136 kamikaze drone over Ukraine using onboard cannon fire.

"Pure terrorism": Kherson Regional Administration building hasn't been used in a long time, says deputy head of regional council Yuriy Sobolevskyi.

"The building has been repeatedly shelled and isn't a decision-making center - military or civilian. They just wanted a flashy target, ignoring nearby residential buildings."

The moment of the second strike on the Kherson Regional State Administration

Lyut assault brigade fighters, together with allied units, conducted bold armored vehicle operations in Toretsk, targeting Russian-occupied buildings with TM-62 anti-tank mines. Russian FPV drones engaged the vehicles during withdrawal. The operation -unfortunately- resulted in casualties among Ukrainian forces.

🇸🇰 Slovakia’s parliament has officially allowed PM Robert Fico to opt out of supporting sanctions against Russia. The proposal, backed by a pro-Russian coalition party, passed with 51 out of 76 votes.

Despite his anti-sanctions rhetoric, Fico has so far supported all EU sanctions packages against Moscow — Bloomberg reports.

President Zelensky condemned the Russian strike on the Kherson administration building, calling the attackers "utterly deranged beings who deliberately destroy lives." He added that only strength can stop Russia’s terror—and urged those who have that power to finally use it for peace.

Ukrainian aviation continues operations across all fronts. Ukrainian aviation carried out a powerful strike on a Russian military position in the area of Tyotkino.

Yandex, Russia’s leading tech and mapping company, has inadvertently revealed the locations of sensitive military and defense industry sites in Moscow. By applying visible blurring to these areas on its maps, the company made it easier to identify their exact locations.

🇺🇦🇯🇵 Ukraine and Japan’s JICA have signed an agreement enabling a $3 billion disbursement under the G7’s ERA initiative.

The funds—backed by revenues from frozen Russian assets—will support Ukraine’s priority budget needs and economic development. PM Shmyhal thanked Japan and G7 partners for a mechanism that makes Russia pay.

🇺🇦 The 3rd Operational "Spartan" Brigade reports eliminating Russian assault troops attempting rapid advances on electric scooters in the Pokrovsk sector.

Russian forces used motorcycles to deliver supplies and electric scooters to infiltrate positions. UAV operators intercepted them in time—personnel were neutralized and their transport destroyed.

🇨🇦🇺🇦 Canadian armored vehicle manufacturer Roshel has launched local production in Ukraine, according to CEO Roman Shimonov. The facility began operating two months ago, though its location remains undisclosed for security reasons.

🇪🇺 The EU has extended the preferential trade regime for Ukrainian steel and iron imports for another three years beyond June 6, 2025, Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced. Ukrainian producers can continue exporting to EU markets without quotas, tariffs, or other restrictions.

🇩🇪🇺🇸 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is now meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss key bilateral and international issues.

❗️NATO will provide an additional €20 billion in military aid to Ukraine, announced Secretary General Mark Rutte.

Rutte also discussed long-term support with Defense Minister Umerov and emphasized the importance of securing a lasting peace.

🇺🇸🇩🇪 “We talked about Russia and Ukraine — we’d like to see this war end. Maybe it will. But something happened a few days ago, and now there will be a response, and it escalates... He (Merz) is not happy about it, and neither am I. But I think we will be succesful and stop it,” Trump said.