Hungary Ends Two-Year Block on Ukraine Arms Payouts
Hungary has lifted its long-standing veto on EU arms reimbursements for Ukraine, unlocking €6.6 billion under the European Peace Facility after a two-year blockade. The move marks a shift in Budapest’s policy under new leadership and eases tensions within the EU over delayed military support. It als
Canada orders 26 HIMARS launchers for $1.9 billion
Canada announced on June 2 that it finalized a deal in January 2026 to purchase 26 HIMARS rocket artillery systems from the United States for approximately $1.9 billion, giving the Canadian Army its first long-range precision strike capability and a weapon that Ukraine has used to devastating effect
NATO Chief Rutte Arrives in Kyiv in Surprise Visit
NATO secretary general arrives in Kyiv – photos
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has arrived in Ukraine on a visit on the morning of 3 June.
Ukraine’s new heavy drone lets operators attack from anywhere on Earth
A Ukrainian defense technology company has unveiled a heavy quadcopter drone designed specifically for satellite-controlled strikes, precision minelaying, and logistics resupply at ranges and from positions that conventional radio-controlled drones cannot reach, delivering a capability that Ukrainia
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Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant suffers blackout after drone strike
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Exclusive: Anne Applebaum Says Ukraine Is Becoming a Security Provider, Not Just a Security Consumer
Speaking to Kyiv Post after interviewing Kyrylo Budanov at the Security Architecture Forum in Kyiv, Anne Applebaum said Ukraine’s military achievements, particularly in drone warfare, have altered international perceptions of the country. She argued that Ukraine is increasingly viewed as a contribut
Eleven injured in Russian attacks across Kharkiv region over past day
The city of Kharkiv and 19 other settlements in the Kharkiv region came under Russian attack on June 2, leaving 11 people injured.
Russia’s Defense Ministry says air defenses downed more than 350 drones overnight. Two firefighters killed in Russia.
Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s Tambov region, damaging an apartment building, a library, and an arts school in Michurinsk, Tambov Governor Yevgeny Pervyshov said. There were no casualties.
Ukrainian forces strike oil terminal in St Petersburg with annual capacity of 12.5 million tonnes – video
Ukraine's Special Operations Forces (SOF), together with other units from the defence forces, struck the St Petersburg Oil Terminal on the night of 2-3 June.
Ukraine struck St. Petersburg’s oil terminal on the eve of Russia’s Davos
Ukraine struck a major Russian oil terminal in Saint Petersburg and hit a military industrial target near the Baltic Fleet’s Kronstadt base on the night of June 2-3, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirming the operations were part of his “long-range sanctions” campaign design
Ukrainian drones strike St. Petersburg on opening day of economic forum as city cuts mobile internet
Ukrainian drones struck infrastructure in Kronstadt and in St. Petersburg’s Kirovsky and Krasnoselsky districts on the morning of June 3, Governor Alexander Beglov said. Several people were injured and some facilities were damaged, he said, without elaborating.
Russians attack industrial facility and energy infrastructure in Chernihiv Oblast
Russian attack has damaged energy and railway infrastructure in in Chernihiv Oblast
Rising seas: Japan makes pitch to Pacific Island nations caught in US-China rivalry
Japan is positioning itself as a partner for Pacific Island nations struggling with rising seas and caught between the US-China rivalry, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledging on Wednesday to help fight climate change and boost maritime cooperation. Speaking at the inaugural Island States Ocean
One civilian killed, another injured in Russian attacks on Donetsk region
Russian forces killed one civilian and wounded another in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region on June 2.
US and Iran launch new strikes, as Kuwait says airport hit by Iranian drones
Kuwait says its international airport has been badly damaged by Iranian drones, and traffic is suspended.
Poland holds behind-the-scenes talks with Ukraine over unit named after Ukrainian Insurgent Army Heroes
Poland’s Foreign Ministry hopes Ukraine will correct what it calls a mistake in naming a Special Operations Forces unit after the Heroes of the UPA
Russia hits two districts of Kharkiv, injuring five
Russian forces have attacked the city of Kharkiv with attack drones, injuring five people as a result of strikes on the Kholodnohirsky and Osnoviansky districts of the city.
Russian drone attack in Odesa region injures two men, damages civilian infrastructure
Two men were injured in Russia's overnight drone attack on Ukraine's southern Odesa region on June 3.
Kostyuk Reaches Historic French Open Semifinal, Dedicates Win to Ukraine
Ukrainian tennis star Marta Kostyuk advanced to her first Grand Slam semifinal with a three-set victory over compatriot Elina Svitolina at the French Open. After the match, Kostyuk said representing Ukraine mattered more than winning titles as she reflected on the deadly Russian attacks that struck
Ukraine war update: 263 clashes in past 24 hours, heaviest fighting in Huliaipole, Pokrovsk sectors
A total of 263 combat engagements between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the frontline on June 2.
Ukraine, Estonia Agree to Expand Defense Cooperation During Svyrydenko Visit
During a visit to Tallinn, Ukraine’s Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko met with Estonia’s president, parliament speaker and prime minister. The sides agreed to deepen defense cooperation, including in unmanned systems, discussed new sanctions against Russia and efforts to counter Moscow’s shadow fleet