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.

Ukrainian MP Roman Kostenko warns that Russia may strike Kyiv’s government district tonight, targeting the area of the Verkhovna Rada and Cabinet of Ministers.

If so, thousands of drones should be flying toward both the Kremlin and Russia’s Southern Military District in Rostov. Plus some additional trucks.

🇺🇸 Trump stated that sanctions could be imposed on both Ukraine and Russia, saying “I have a deadline in my head. We will be very tough, it takes two to tango,” However, he avoided a direct answer on whether he would increase pressure on the Kremlin.

He also expressed understanding for Russia’s point of view regarding Ukrainian strikes on Russian airbases.

🇺🇸 President Donald Trump compared the war in Ukraine to “a crazy fight between two little kids in a park,” adding:

“Sometimes you need to let them fight a bit before you pull them apart.”

Popcorn time

Tensions rise between Musk and Trump. Musk: “Trump would’ve lost without me. Such ingratitude.” Trump: “I’m very disappointed in Elon. He’s upset over our power supply mandates.”

📉 Tesla shares drop 10% amid the feud.

Air alarm in Sevastopol, occupied Crimea.

🚨 According to Russian channels, a missile was launched toward Sevastopol and reportedly shot down—locals say it was a Neptune.

Air threat remains, and authorities warn of a possible combined attack.

Trump lashing out to Musk. Popcorn ready? 🍿