Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine is ready for a ceasefire if Russia halts its attacks, accusing Vladimir Putin of seeking Ukraine’s “total defeat.” Zelensky urged the US to lead peace efforts,

Donald Trump has reportedly praised Ukraine's surprise drone attack on Russian air bases over the weekend as "badass," as Moscow weighs up its response to the strikes. Ukraine said 41 Russian warplanes were damaged or destroyed in the attack which targeted four air bases on Sunday.

President Volodymyr Zelensky intends to hold a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump during the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Canada, Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak said on air on June 6.