ISW: Moscow tries to trade business deals with Washingtopn for Ukraine’s capitulation, while drones rain down on maternity wards and hospitals
As Russian diplomats discuss commerce, Ukraine endures brutal drone attacks demanding its collapse.
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Russia planned Russification of Ukrainian children after swift victory—now, it uses them to pressure Kyiv into concessions
Yale reports Russia has stolen 35,000 Ukrainian kids and forced them to sing the Russian anthem under a threat to their parents.
Canada’s uranium could replace Russia’s resources, choking off Kremlin money, say expert
Beyond oil and gas, Canada’s uranium production offers the West a rare chance to break nuclear dependency on Russia and Kazakhstan, says expert John Kirton.
Trump again blames both Ukraine and Russia for failing to reach a peace deal
He lamented Russia's missile strikes, called the war a “blood bath,” and again switched to blaming Biden.
“The Russians are, mildly speaking, not that successful” in their new offensive, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine's President also noted that Putin lies to Trump and fakes peace talks to dodge sanctions.
Peace talks or war? Russia may choose both to avoid Western sanctions
Sergey Lavrov pulled back the curtain on Russia's twisted diplomatic strategy: keep talking and keep fighting,
ISW: Ukraine denies Russian claims on alleged blocking of POW and KIA body exchange
Ukrainian authorities insist that no agreement had been finalized for the exchange as of 6 June.
“Not very serious”: Zelenskyy criticizes Russia’s lack of clarity before talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has cast doubt on Russia's commitment to peace negotiations, saying Moscow has not provided clear information about its agenda for talks scheduled in Istanbul on 2 June.
ISW: Russia delays submitting peace terms to pressure Ukraine on timing and terms
Russian officials are withholding their peace memorandum to potentially blame Ukraine for stalling negotiations if Kyiv refuses to attend a 2 June meeting in Istanbul.
Trump uncertain if Putin wants to end war, open to joining Zelensky-Putin meeting if needed
Trump also noted that he was very "disappointed" by the recent deadly attacks on civilians in Ukraine during the negotiation process.
Bloomberg: Putin confident Russia can seize all 4 Ukrainian oblasts by year end — his own military questions this
Despite international pressure for a ceasefire, Putin remains committed to continuing Russia's military offensive in Ukraine while simultaneously engaging in peace talks, insisting on his maximalist demands.
Putin dodges Zelenskyy face-off in Turkey, sends low-level negotiators
Zelenskyy calls Kremlin’s lineup “decorative” after Putin skips and sends aides instead to direct talks in Istanbul. Trump also opts out of the Türkiye summit.
Zelenskyy demands Putin attend Istanbul talks, Trump considers joining the summit
The Kremlin withholds a decision on Putin's trip to Istanbul. Zelenskyy rules out indirect talks. The EU prepares sanctions over ceasefire refusal.
Vance again threatens US withdrawal from peace talks if Russia negotiates in bad faith
He called Russia’s demands excessive and said the US wouldn’t back Ukraine territorial concessions unless earned militarily by Russia.
Ukraine’s ex-FM Kuleba says Ukraine nowhere near real peace talks
Dmytro Kuleba stated that from a ceasefire standpoint, Ukraine’s situation has not changed since January or last autumn.
ISW: White House refuses economic deals with Russia without ceasefire
Russia rejects Trump’s March ceasefire plan, continues recruitment, and holds to non-negotiable demands including regime change in Ukraine.
ISW: Russia continues strikes on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure under energy ceasefire cover
This "is not in line with US President Donald Trump's goal of using the temporary ceasefire to facilitate a lasting peace in Ukraine."
EU bypasses Orbán’s veto to reaffirm support for Ukraine’s sovereignty
Hungary's veto power remains a significant obstacle for future EU decisions on Ukraine, requiring unanimous agreement in upcoming showdowns.
ISW: Kremlin demands Ukraine give up territory Russia doesn’t control
As Russia seeks to exclude Ukraine and Europe, the US, Ukraine, and Europe maintain a unified position on their essential role in peace talks to resolve the war.
Bloomberg: Putin wants all weapon aid to Ukraine halted for Trump truce
Ukraine depends on international partners for 70% of its military needs, making any weapons delivery freeze during a ceasefire particularly consequential.