World chess body suspends Russia over activities in occupied-Ukraine
Russia is accused of usurping control of the game in areas of Ukraine captured by Russian forces since 2022.
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Ukraine, Russia trade fire as Zelenskyy allies back call for direct talks
UK, France, and Germany support Zelenskyy’s proposal for a meeting with Putin, as drone attacks continue.
Russian drone attack damages site near Chornobyl nuclear plant
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemns ‘extremely vile’ attack that did not lead to spike in radiation.
Russia says hundreds of Ukrainian drones downed as economic forum ends
Russia’s defence ministry said the drones were downed over 16 areas and regions, including Crimea.
From: NewsFeed
Zelenskyy: Putin choosing war by rejecting offer for in-person talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has turned down an offer for in-person talks with the Ukrainian President.
Published On 5 Jun 2026
Russia’s Putin says ‘no point’ meeting Ukraine’s Zelenskyy for now
The Russian leader insisted military action would only stop after Moscow achieves its ‘goals’.
From: NewsFeed
Ukraine and Russia exchange 185 prisoners of war each
Russia and Ukraine have each released 185 prisoners in a major exchange, which Russia says was mediated by the UAE.
Published On 5 Jun 2026
Ballistics Putin’s ‘last argument’ as Ukraine brings his army to standstill
Russia’s performance since December shows it can contest territory but cannot hold it, say battlefield observers.
From: NewsFeed
Ukrainian marine drone explodes at Romanian port
A malfunctioning Ukrainian naval drone has caused an explosion at a key Black Sea port in Romania.
Published On 5 Jun 2026
Drone explosion in Romanian port spurs Ukraine war spillover fears
European Commission president warns that the maritime drone attack was a ‘direct consequence’ of the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Zelenskyy asks Putin for meeting: What’s he offering, could Russia accept?
Russia and Ukraine have been holding peace talks since the war began in 2022, but with no concrete outcome.
