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Leaders of the UK, France, and Germany set out five conditions for a just peace deal to end the war with Russia, reiterating the need for US participation. They noted US President Donald Trump's focus has shifted to the war with Iran.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated he is willing to freeze the current frontline to move toward peace talks with Russia. Leaders of Germany, France, the UK, and Ukraine agreed on concrete conditions for peace, including Europe's participation in direct talks with Vladimir Putin.
A Russian Shahed drone struck the Centralized Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Facility in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone overnight on June 7, damaging the container reception building. No spent fuel was present and no radiation spike was detected. Ukrainian President Zelensky called the strike 'extremely vile' but confirmed radiation levels remain normal.
Ukraine accused Russia of 'nuclear terrorism' after a drone struck a spent nuclear fuel storage facility near Chernobyl. The IAEA confirmed significant damage to a fuel-reception building and will send an inspection team. Radiation levels remain normal. Russia has not commented.
President Zelensky spoke with US envoys Witkoff and Kushner on June 8, discussing Moscow's intentions and peace prospects. He thanked them for intensifying diplomatic efforts to end the war. The call comes as Zelensky returns from talks in London with European leaders who supported a meeting with Putin.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Russian businessman Roman Abramovich visited Kyiv to deliver a message from Vladimir Putin and gauge Ukraine's stance on peace talks. Zelensky reiterated his willingness to meet Putin face-to-face in a neutral setting, possibly with US President Donald Trump or European leaders present.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expressed hope that Reform UK councils will reinstate the Ukrainian flag, calling its removal a 'small mistake that can break a big friendship'. He also stated Putin's influence is waning and emphasized the importance of unity among Europe and the world, following talks with UK, French, and German leaders in London.
Preterm birth rates have risen sharply in Ukrainian regions near the front lines since Russia's 2022 invasion. Kherson's rate nearly doubled from 5.4% in 2019 to 9.8% in 2025, with similar increases in Zaporizhzhia and Poltava. Experts attribute the rise to war-related stress on pregnant mothers.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met King Charles III at Windsor Castle on Monday during a UK visit focused on peace talks. He also held talks with UK PM Keir Starmer and participated in E3-format discussions with UK, France, and Germany leaders on peace negotiations with Russia. Zelensky revealed plans to invite King Charles for a state visit to Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Zelensky arrived in London on June 7 for talks with UK PM Starmer and E3 leaders (UK, France, Germany) to discuss peace negotiations. He emphasized Europe's role in talks and is set to meet King Charles III on June 8. Zelensky recently proposed direct talks with Putin.