Newsletter 05/06/2025
A daily news digest covering important war, political, economic, and cultural topics in Ukraine
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Putin should stop whining about Ukrainian strikes, start negotiations in good faith – MFA Ukraine
“In response to the complaints from the Russian dictator, we emphasize that Russia is again confusing cause and effect, black and white,” the ministry notes, recalling that the UN General Assembly in a number of resolutions recognized the Russian Federation as a country committing aggression against Ukraine in violation of the UN Charter.
Ukraine, Japan sign agreement to receive $3B from frozen Russian assets
Ukraine and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have signed an agreement required to receive $3 billion under the Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) loans initiative.
Second strike in day: Russian troops obliterate Kherson Regional State Administration HQ
Russian troops have destroyed the Kherson Regional State Administration and Regional Council building, attacking it for the second time in a day.
As Ukrinform reported earlier, the Russian army struck the center of Kherson with four guided bombs, targeting the building of the regional state administration. At least two civilians, aged 68 and 74, were injured.
Casualty update said another man, 44, sought medical assistance after suffering a concussion and explosive injuries.
Among the three victims of the Russian airstrike on Kherson is the first deputy head of the regional council, Yuriy Sobolevsky.
After the KAB glide bomb strikes on the center of Kherson, Russian troops employed artillery to attack the city.
The building of the regional administration and regional council in Kherson, which was once again shelled by the enemy on the morning of June 5, has long been abandoned therefore it is not a decision-making center either for the civilian administration nor for the military. This makes the Russian attack a pure act of terrorism.
Read also: Zelensky: Strikes on Kherson administration had no military purpose
Ukraine responds to Poland's designation of day of remembrance for victims of 'OUN-UPA genocide'
Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs considers the Polish Sejm's decision to establish July 11 as a Day of Remembrance for the victims of the "genocide committed by the OUN and UPA" to be contrary to the spirit of good neighborly relations.
"Such unilateral steps do not contribute to achieving mutual understanding and reconciliation, which our countries have been working on for a long time, particularly in the format of the Joint Ukrainian-Polish Working Group on Historical Issues, which operates with the participation of the ministries of culture and national memory institutions from both countries," the statement said.
Ukraine consistently advocates for a scientific and unbiased study of the complex pages of shared history. "We are convinced that the path to true reconciliation lies through dialogue, mutual respect and joint work by historians, rather than through unilateral political assessments," the ministry said.
Kyiv called on the Polish side to refrain from steps that could lead to increased tension in bilateral relations and undermine the achievements gained through constructive dialogue and cooperation between Ukraine and Poland.
The statement further stressed that despite the bias and political context of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland's decision, the Ukrainian side continues to conduct search and exhumation work in Ukraine and Poland, respectively, and already achieved practical results in this area should be developed further in the future.
Number of people injured in Russian attack on Pryluky rises to nine, five dead
Russian forces launched a massive drone attack on Pryluky, Chernihiv region, during the night of June 5. Initially, five people were reported killed and eight injured.
One drone hit the home of the head of the local fire station. His wife, daughter (a patrol police officer), and her one-year-old son were all killed.
Whole family of fire station chief killed in Russian drone attack on Pryluky
In Pryluky, Chernihiv region, on the night of June 5, a Russian drone hit a family home of a local fire station chief, killing his wife, a one-year-old son, and a daughter, who served as a patrol police officer.
War
Two wounded in Russian strike on training center in Poltava region die in hospital
Two people injured in the June 4 Russian strike on a training center in Ukraine's central Poltava region have died in the hospital despite doctors' efforts to save them.
Ukraine attacks Russian missile forces unit in Bryansk Region - General Staff
The Armed Forces of Ukraine, in cooperation with the Security Service and other elements of the Defense Forces, launched a missile strike on a Russian Missile Forces unit in Bryansk region on June 5.
A unit of the 26th Missile Brigade attempted to launch a strike on one of the Ukrainian settlements, likely Kyiv, from the area of Klintsy in Bryansk region, the report reads.
Thanks to effective reconnaissance and as a result of the coordinated efforts, the targets were successfully hit. One Russian missile launcher detonated, and two more were most likely damaged.
The damage assessment is yet to be updated.
The effective and timely effort allowed Ukraine to avoid casualties among the civilian population, the General Staff emphasized.
Ukraine intercepts 74 of 103 drones Russia launches overnight Thu
In Zaporizhzhia, Russia hits apartment blocks undergoing repairs after previous strike
Clinic, art club, school wiped out as Russian drones hit Odesa region
Defense
Norway donates EUR 86M to EPF fund to support Ukraine
The European Council has adopted a voluntary financial contribution from Norway in the amount of 1 billion Norwegian kroner (EUR 86 million) to assist the Ukrainian army within the framework of the European Peace Facility.
First tranche of defense support under "Danish model" to be used in Ukraine’s arms production - Umerov
The first EUR 428 million tranche under the "Danish model" will arrive in the near future and be used for the production of artillery, attack drones, missiles, and anti-tank weapons.
Ukraine could annually produce up to 10M drones, even without supplies from China – defense chief
Ukraine has made targeted investments in drone production, therefore it is capable of producing up to 10 million drones per year, and is no longer dependent on external suppliers, including China, which recently redirected supplies of its drones from Ukraine to Russia.
Ukrainian Chief-1 drone system approved for AFU use
The Ministry of Defense has codified and approved the Ukrainian-made Chief-1 unmanned aerial vehicle for use by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Politics
Time to leave madness of war behind - Lula on talks with Putin
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said he had already spoken several times with Russian leader vladimir Putin to force him to start peace talks and "leave the madness of war behind".
First deputy foreign minister: Ceasefire talks futile without U.S., Europe at table
Any serious talks on Russia's ceasefire in Ukraine, ceasefire monitoring, or security guarantees without the participation of the United States of America and European countries is futile.
Senator Graham to amend Russia sanctions bill not to affect Ukraine's allies
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham intends to amend his bill on “crippling” sanctions against Russia and countries that do business with Moscow to exempt countries that help Ukraine defend itself from Russian aggression.
U.S. unwilling to send air defense to protect European forces in post-war Ukraine
Sybiha: Russia must face real strength or terror will continue
US supports Ukraine's sovereignty, lasting peace – Bessent
Economy
EU extends safeguard measures suspension on Ukrainian iron, steel for three years
The Council of the European Union has extended its trade liberalization measures for Ukrainian iron and steel products for another three years, in a move aimed at supporting Ukraine's economy amid ongoing Russian aggression.
Ukraine, U.S. in talks on launching Reconstruction Investment Fund before year-end
Ukraine and the United States have discussed how to make the reconstruction investment fund under the "minerals" deal operational by the end of the year.