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
Zelensky issues Putin warning as he proposes peace meeting: ‘When Russia grows tired, change comes’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 4
Zelensky proposes face-to-face meeting, 'full ceasefire' in open letter to Putin Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday called for a face-to-face meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in a rare open letter, saying he was also ready for a “full ceasefire”. In response, the Kremlin said Zelensky could meet Putin in Moscow "any time". France 24 · Jun 4
Putin sticks to hardline stance on war in Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected a possible ceasefire in Ukraine, arguing that peace can be negotiated while fighting continues. AAP · 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
Putin says Russia will bolster its air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacks President Vladimir Putin says Russia will strengthen its air defenses to counter recent Ukrainian drone attacks, which have reached deep inside his country AAP · Jun 4
‘Useless to try to pressurise PM Modi’: Putin says India-US ties won’t affect Russia ties, praises economic growth Russian President Putin reassured that India's growing US ties won't harm its long-standing relationship with Russia. He dismissed attempts to pressure New Delhi, highlighting India's robust economic growth and predicting a significant expansion in bilateral trade, aiming for $100 billion in the coming years. Putin expressed confidence in continued strong… The Times of India · Jun 4
'US trying to pressure India… but it will resist such efforts': Putin backs New Delhi, eyes $100 billion trade Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly endorsed India's autonomous approach to foreign affairs, expressing his belief that India will remain unyielding to U.S. pressures regarding its connection with Russia. The Economic Times · Jun 4
Armenia’s ties with Russia continue to deteriorate as election day approaches Armenia was once widely considered Russia’s closest ally in the South Caucasus, with the two nations maintaining deep political, economic and military ties. But ahead of pivotal parliamentary elections on June 7, Armenia is facing the deepest crisis in its relations with Moscow since it secured independence from the Soviet… The Conversation · Jun 4
Ukraine war: air campaign intensifies as Russia and Ukraine trade massive drone and missile attacks Over the past month, there has been a notable increase in the intensity of the air war in Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Strikes in mid- and late-May and early June have been characterised by significantly larger numbers of drones and missiles deployed by Russia in single attacks, leading to more… The Conversation · Jun 4
Putin faces rival visions of war and peace at Russia's 'Davos' Russia's future is debated at a key investment forum amidst the Ukraine war. Some leaders push for continued global confrontation with the West. Others highlight economic gains from ending the conflict. President Putin balances these rival factions. The nation faces a choice between prolonged war and economic revival. The Economic Times · Jun 4
The US and Europe are diverging on how to deal with Belarus — and that could benefit Putin’s loyal ally When it comes to relations with Belarus, the Trump administration has been pursuing a dual approach of late. The Conversation · Jun 4
International Business Times UK · Jun 4 Fury Boils Over Among Russia's Elite as Putin Pushes Ukraine War Into Its Fifth Year Influential Russian figures are increasingly questioning the Kremlin's Ukraine war strategy, highlighting internal divisions and calls for a pragmatic approach amid ongoing military escalation.
France 24 · Jun 4 Exiled for an anti-war drawing: A Russian family punished for dissent It is the moving story of a Russian father and daughter who opposed Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine. It all began in March 2022, when 12-year-old Maria drew an anti-war picture at school in response to the invasion launched a month earlier. She was immediately reported by those around her,…
France 24 · Jun 4 Russia ramps up pressure on Armenia ahead of Sunday's crucial election Russia has increased its pressure on Armenia ahead of Sunday’s parliamentary elections, pulling out virtually all the stops linked to trade should its long-term ally persist in its ambitions to join the European Union. Moscow has threatened to raise gas prices, put measures in place to be able to restrict…
The Independent UK · Jun 4 Ukraine-Russia war latest: US clears aid worth $8bn for Kyiv as Zelensky offers to meet Putin to end war Crucial aid bill for Kyiv cleared as Trump says would be great if Zelensky and Putin meet
France 24 · Jun 4 Ukrainian attacks kill several in Crimea after Kyiv targets St. Petersburg energy, military sites At least four people have been killed in Crimea, Moscow-installed authorities said on Thursday, a day after Kyiv targeted energy and military facilities in Saint Petersburg during Russia's flagship economic forum. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned of a "real" risk of escalation, while Ukraine described the attacks as…
The Independent UK · Jun 4 Ukraine's drone strikes set a gloomy tone for Putin's economic showcase A massive black cloud rising above the St. Petersburg skyline from a Ukrainian drone strike set a gloomy tone for the opening of President Vladimir Putin’s annual showcase of Russia’s economic achievements
Bangkok Post · Jun 4 Ukraine strike kills 3 in Russian-occupied Crimea MOSCOW - A Ukrainian strike killed at least three people in Crimea, the region's Moscow-installed authorities said Thursday, a day after Kyiv targeted energy and military sites in Saint Petersburg where Russia was hosting an economic forum.
Bangkok Post · Jun 4 The threat of global war may be overblown A consensus has emerged, at least in Western media, that we are on the brink of a real war with the gloves off, maybe even a 'world war'.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 4 Ukraine war briefing: Russia losing on the ground so pivots to air war, say analysts Minimal gains on battlefield as Kyiv largely halts Moscow’s spring-summer offensive; Ukraine missile maker tests homegrown Patriot alternative. What we know on day 1,562