The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Putin rules out Zelensky's offer to meet and vows to pursue war goals

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday rejected a proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a face-to-face meeting to end the four-year war, saying he saw "no point" in meeting his Ukrainian counterpart until a possible peace deal had been agreed. Read about the day’s events as they unfolded on…

France 24 · Jun 5

‘You can stop your war’: Zelenskyy’s open letter to Putin – in full

Russians are increasingly tired of the conflict and the time to end it is now, Ukraine’s president tells his Russian counterpart in an open letter

The Guardian - AU · Jun 5

Ukraine war briefing: Ukrainian men should be turned back from EU to fight, says Swedish minister

‘The war needs to be fought and won – essential more men stay’ in Ukraine, says Johan Forssell; Zelenskyy writes open letter to Putin. What we know on day 1,563

The Guardian - AU · Jun 5

Zelenskyy proposes face-to-face meeting to discuss end of war in open letter to Putin

Zelenskyy has repeatedly called for a meeting with Putin, saying only face-to-face talks will yield an agreement on territory.

Euronews · Jun 4

‘Ready to make a deal’: Putin says Russia open to ending Ukraine war 'peacefully', sets rider

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia remains willing to reach a peaceful settlement with Ukraine but insisted Kyiv must accept battlefield realities and make concessions. He claimed Russian forces continue to gain territory and that Ukraine faces severe manpower shortages. His remarks came amid escalating long-range drone attacks by both…

The Times of India · Jun 4

Zelenskyy’s honouring of wartime nationalists is straining Ukraine’s alliance with Poland

When Canada’s House of Commons gave Yaroslav Hunka two standing ovations on Sept. 22, 2023, House Speaker Anthony Rota introduced the 98-year-old as “a Ukrainian hero, a Canadian hero” who “fought for Ukrainian independence against the Russians.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in Ottawa that day as an official guest…

The Conversation · Jun 4

EU considers tightening protections for military-age Ukrainians

EU governments are considering restricting temporary protection for military-age Ukrainian men, as member states debate balancing support, integration pressures and Ukraine's manpower needs.

Euronews · Jun 4

Exclusive: Inside the deal that lifted Hungary's veto on Ukraine's EU accession

In an exclusive account, Euronews reveals the intense back-and-forth that led Hungary to lift its two-year-long veto on Ukraine's EU accession.

Euronews · Jun 4

TEN:Andreeva overcomes Kostyuk in frosty French Open duel

No handshake and no photo as political tensions hung heavy over Russian Mirra Andreeva's French Open semi-final win over Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk.

AAP · Jun 4

Qualifier Chwalinska powers into French Open final

Polish outsider Maja Chwalinska could become only the second qualifier to win a grand slam title when she takes on Mirra Andreeva in Saturday's final.

AAP · Jun 4