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Ukraine

US House backs Russia sanctions, Ukraine aid, in latest blow to Trump

FILE PHOTO: Firefighters work at the site of a car repair workshop damaged during Russian missile and drone strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine June 2, 2026. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Firefighters work at the site of a car repair workshop damaged during Russian missile and drone strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine June 2, 2026. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko/File Photo

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 5, 2026

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun said late on June 4 that the state's ruler had given his consent to dissolve the assembly.
Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun said late on June 4 that the state's ruler had given his consent to dissolve the assembly.

Russian-run Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant says Ukraine launched drone attacks

Ukraine’s Zelensky, in open letter, invites Russia’s Putin to talks to end the war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine stood ready to continue fighting for its existence.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine stood ready to continue fighting for its existence.

Ukraine’s Zelensky pledges clear timetable of talks on EU membership

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivering his evening address on June 4.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivering his evening address on June 4.

Putin on Ukraine war, Trump, peace and power

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with representatives of international news agencies on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, at the Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 4, 2026.  Dmitri Lovetsky/Pool via REUTERS
Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with representatives of international news agencies on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, at the Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 4, 2026.  Dmitri Lovetsky/Pool via REUTERS

Putin sticks to hardline stance on war in Ukraine, but says Trump ideas could bring peace

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to representatives of international news agencies on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, at the Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 4, 2026.  Dmitri Lovetsky/Pool via REUTERS
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to representatives of international news agencies on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, at the Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 4, 2026.  Dmitri Lovetsky/Pool via REUTERS

Crowd support the highlight of Ukrainian Kostyuk's French Open

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 4, 2026 Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk reacts during her semi final match against Russia's Mirra Andreeva REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 4, 2026 Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk reacts during her semi final match against Russia's Mirra Andreeva REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

Putin envoy says Russia-US talks on energy, economy continue

Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian presidential envoy and head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, attends a session at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg, Russia June 4, 2026. REUTERS/Anastasia Barashkova
Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian presidential envoy and head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, attends a session at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg, Russia June 4, 2026. REUTERS/Anastasia Barashkova

What are the Gripen fighter jets Ukraine will buy from Sweden?

The first Brazilian Saab Gripen E fighter is pictured in Linkoping, Sweden, September 10, 2019. Stefan Jerrevang/TT News Agency via REUTERS/File Photo
The first Brazilian Saab Gripen E fighter is pictured in Linkoping, Sweden, September 10, 2019. Stefan Jerrevang/TT News Agency via REUTERS/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.