Ukraine

War in Ukraine

Budanov: Russia’s Top Fear Is Threats to Putin’s Regime

Russia’s leadership is increasingly concerned about threats to Putin’s political system rather than economic problems, according to the head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office.

By Kateryna Zakharchenko

June 2, 2026

Ukraine

Svyrydenko Visits Estonia, Thanks Tallinn for Military Support, Backing Ukraine’s EU Path

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko visited Estonia on Tuesday for talks focused on military support, defense technologies, sanctions against Russia and Ukraine’s European integration.

By Kyiv Post

June 2, 2026

Former President Poroshenko on Ceasefire, 2014 Lessons, Trump, and UN

INTERVIEW

War in Ukraine

Former President Poroshenko on Ceasefire, 2014 Lessons, Trump, and UN

Kyiv Post’s editor in chief interviews the former president of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko, at the Black Sea Security Forum

By Bohdan Nahaylo

June 2, 2026

Business

Russian Strike Damages Residential Quarter of Kyiv’s UNIT.City Innovation Park

Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv damaged the residential quarter of UNIT.City, Ukraine’s innovation park, blowing out windows and scarring facades.

By Olena Hrazhdan

June 2, 2026

War in Ukraine

‘Fundamental Decision Made’: Russian Lawmaker Predicts New Mobilization This Fall

A Russian lawmaker claims the Kremlin has decided on a new mobilization this fall as battlefield losses mount and offensive gains stall.

By Julia Struck-Feshchenko

June 2, 2026

War in Ukraine

Poland Reportedly Backs EU Plan to Restrict Protection for Some Ukrainian Men

Warsaw is reportedly pushing for military-age Ukrainian men who are not legally permitted to leave Ukraine to be excluded from the protection system.

By Kyiv Post

June 2, 2026

Corruption

NABU Uncovers $4M Corruption Scheme at Energoatom Hydropower Project

Ukraine’s anti-graft bodies are said to have uncovered the alleged embezzlement of nearly Hr.170 million during the construction of a critical energy project in the Mykolaiv region.

By Kyiv Post

June 2, 2026

Ukraine

Polish Far-Right Calls for Block of Ukraine’s EU Bid Over ‘Heroes of the UPA’ Unit

Polish far-right politician Krzysztof Bosak called on Warsaw to block Ukraine’s accession to the European Union until Kyiv abandons what he described as the “cult” of UPA figures and fully resumes exhumations of Polish victims of WWII-era violence.

By Kyiv Post

June 2, 2026

Featured

War in Ukraine

Kremlin Warned: War Spending Is Breaking the Budget

Internal divisions are emerging between fiscal authorities calling for cuts and security officials pushing to maintain defence spending despite rising economic strain.

By Kyiv Post

June 2, 2026

Ukraine

Russian Official Says Crimea Gas Crisis ‘Temporary’ as Ukrainian Drones Pound Infrastructure

Ukraine is hitting road, rail and sea links in a bid to cut Crimea off from Russia. Summer holiday tourists are upset at the inconvenience.

By Stefan Korshak

June 2, 2026

Energy

Russia Hits Key Naftogaz Facility in Kharkiv Region in Double-Tap Strike

Russia struck a key Naftogaz facility in the Kharkiv region in a deliberate double-tap attack during a massive air raid across Ukraine.

By Kyiv Post

June 2, 2026

Zelensky

Zelensky: Europe Needs Anti-Ballistic Shield After 73 Missiles, 656 Drones Strike

Zelensky urges Europe to build its own anti-ballistic defense after Russia launches 656 drones and 73 missiles, killing at least 17 people.

By Kyiv Post

June 2, 2026

Zelensky

Trump Reportedly Asks Xi to Lean on Putin as Ukraine Peace Talks Stall

The appeal comes as Ukraine regains ground on the battlefield, Russian forces show signs of exhaustion, and Moscow intensifies large-scale drone and missile attacks.

By Kyiv Post

June 2, 2026