Next week's plans include another captive exchange, as announced by President Zelensky at 23:04.
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[No Time] Ukraine President Zelensky: Prisoner Exchanges Planned for Next Week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that further prisoner exchanges with Russia will occur next week, marking another round of humanitarian gestures amid the conflict. Moscow is expected to uphold its promises for the well-being of the exchanged individuals. Today marked the fourth exchange in just one week, with defenders of Mariupol among the returnees. Many of the released are critically ill, Zelensky noted.
[16:58] First Pride Parade in Kyiv Since the War Begins
Over 1,500 participants took part in a Pride Parade in Kyiv today, the first time such an event has occurred since the start of the Russian invasion. The march was backed by Pride organizations from Kharkiv and was also supported by representatives of the EU, Canada, Germany, France, and other nations, as well as the LGBT+ Military NGO. Veteran Viktor Pylypenko remembered fallen soldiers whose families are not legally recognized. The parade was attended by counter-protesters, reflecting continued challenges to acceptance for LGBT+ individuals in Ukraine. During the event, donations were collected to support the army through drone fundraisers.
[20:47] Ukrainian Military Claims Destruction of Three Russian Air Defense Systems
The Ukrainian military intelligence service HUR claims that they have destroyed three Russian air defense systems in the Zaporizhzhia region. These systems include a Buk-M3 system, a Pantsir S1, and a 9S19-Imbir radar of the S-300V complex. The intelligence service published a video showing Ukrainian drones evading Russian air defense missiles and striking precise targets.
[Kyiv Time Unknown] Explosion in Dormitory in Kramatorsk - Child Dies, Three Others Injured
An explosion in a dormitory in Kramatorsk has resulted in the death of a 15-year-old boy and the serious injury of his 13-year-old brother and another 15-year-old. A six-year-old boy who was nearby at the time of the incident received minor injuries. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation. Kramatorsk is situated near the front line in the contested region of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine.
[19:23] Putin to Trump: Ready for Further Negotiations with Ukraine After June 22
According to Russian news agencies, Putin informed Trump during their phone call that Russia is prepared to engage in further negotiations with Ukraine after June 22. Trump nodded to this and reframed his interest in a swift resolution to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
[18:33] Putin Speaks to Trump Again
For the third time within the last month, US President Donald Trump and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin have held a telephone conversation. The primary topic of discussion was the dangerous escalation in the Middle East following mutual attacks between Israel and Iran. Additionally, Putin updated Trump on the progress of agreements reached during talks with a Ukrainian delegation in Istanbul on June 2.
[17:43] Zelensky Calls for a Tougher US Approach Towards Russia
Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed to the US to adopt a harder stance towards Russia, declaring that the current dialogue between the US and Russia is "too soft." He believes that appeasing Russian President Vladimir Putin will achieve no results in ending the war. Instead, Zelensky suggests a change in tone as the key to curtailing Putin's actions.
[16:22] Zelensky Hopes for Continued Military Aid to Ukraine
Despite the military escalation between Israel and Iran, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hopes that military aid to his country will not decrease. He believes that the aid should not be affected by the events happening in the Middle East. He also mentioned the possibility of increased aid to Israel at the expense of Ukraine.
[15:41] Zelensky Emphasizes Role of US in Ending the War
In a Telegram post, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed the essential role of the US government in potentially ending the Russian invasion. "No one could stop Putin – only Trump remains," he wrote. To achieve this, Zelensky recommends financially weakening Putin to prevent him from expanding his army and military sector further. He calls for additional sanctions against the banking sector, Russian shadow fleet, and specifically the energy sector.
[14:58, 14:31, 13:58, 13:34, and 13:10] Ukraine and Russia Exchange Prisoners, Iranian General Killed in Israeli Strike, and Other Updates
For more recent developments in the Ukraine conflict, including further updates on prisoner exchanges, the neutralization of an Iranian general linked to drone supplies to Russia by Israel, and the British intercept of a Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea, please consult our sources.
Sources:
- ntv.de
- rog/joh/gut/uzh/dpa/rts/AFP
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