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Ursula von der Leyen: The EU is preparing for a new phase of negotiations with Ukraine
The European Commission plans to propose on 16 June that the first round of accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova be officially opened. EU leaders may take a final decision on 18 June at a summit in Brussels.
The General Staff reported 317 combat engagements on the front line over the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, 317 combat engagements were recorded on the front line. Russian forces carried out the most attacks in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors.
The General Staff has reported that Russia has suffered over 1,160 casualties in the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost 1,160 troops in the war against Ukraine. Ukrainian forces have also destroyed dozens of artillery systems, armoured vehicles and more than 1,500 drones.
Church holiday on 28 May 2026: who is commemorated on Green Week
On 28 May, according to the new church calendar, Ukraine commemorates Saint Nikita of Chalcedon. This year, the date coincides with Semik and the Green Holidays – a day traditionally associated with the commemoration of the dead.
Poland has already identified two countries that would provide it with military assistance more quickly than NATO in the event of a Russian attack
Poland and the United Kingdom have agreed to sign a new defence and security agreement in which Russia is described as a ‘direct threat’.
The McDonald’s on Lukyanivska Street, which was damaged by shelling on 24 May, has reopened
The McDonald’s fast-food restaurant at Lukyanivska metro station in Kyiv, which was damaged in the Russian attack on 24 May, has reopened.
Biletsky has suggested that a turning point in the war could occur in the coming months
Ukraine has around six months to seize the initiative on the front line and strengthen its position ahead of possible peace talks. This assessment was made by Andriy Biletsky, commander of the Third Army Corps.
The number of participants in the Czech initiative to supply shells to Ukraine has halved
Only nine countries remain in the Czech initiative to procure ammunition for Ukraine. Officials in Prague say the project is still ongoing, but is facing new challenges following the change of government in the Czech Republic.
The conflict between Turkish and Kurdish groups is escalating in Berlin
The number of armed attacks linked to the conflict between Turkish and Kurdish criminal gangs is on the rise in Berlin. The police and representatives of law enforcement trade unions have warned of an escalation in violence and the risk of civilian casualties.
Svyrydenko has announced free school meals for all schoolchildren from 1 September
From 1 September, Ukraine plans to provide free hot meals to pupils in all year groups. Currently, children in frontline communities and pupils in years 1–4 across the country are already receiving such meals.
Olena Kravets and Olena Zelenska: why their long-standing friendship has been put on hold
Olena Kravets revealed that, during the full-scale war, she has had virtually no contact with Olena Zelenska, who is her godmother. According to the actress, there is no conflict between them, but their relationship has all but ceased due to security concerns and the new reality that has emerged since 2022.
The ‘airport truce’ is not the only option: Kyiv has outlined two further possible formats
Ukraine is ready to discuss local ceasefire arrangements with Russia with its European partners. Possible options include ‘airport’, ‘energy’ and ‘port’ ceasefires.