Overview

• Ukraine has refused to reconvene peace talks scheduled for June 2 in Istanbul until Russia shares its draft ceasefire memorandum.
• US President Donald Trump has given Moscow a two-week ultimatum to prove its commitment to negotiations, warning of sanctions and a possible US withdrawal from mediation efforts.
• The Kremlin, insisting on closed-door diplomacy, calls Kyiv’s demand for pre-meeting terms non-constructive and says it is awaiting Ukraine’s confirmation to meet.
• Russian forces have massed over 50,000 troops on Ukraine’s northern frontier and captured several border villages, while heavy drone and missile strikes continue across Ukrainian regions.
• The United Nations cautions that recent escalations have dimmed hopes for a ceasefire, urging an immediate halt to hostilities to address the mounting civilian toll.