War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on June 4, 2026

War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on June 1, 2026

Ukrainian forces largely halted the Russian spring-summer offensive of 2026, and Russian troops were able to gain a foothold in only a small portion of the territory in May of…

War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on June 2, 2026

War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on June 3, 2026

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky issues a rare open letter directly to Vladimir Putin, linking long-range strikes on Russian territory with a proposal for direct talks, a…

"Do not be afraid to take the path out of this war. That is the main thing that is required of you now," Zelensky wrote in his open letter to Putin.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy published an open letter to President Vladimir Putin on Thursday in which he proposed the two leaders meet to agree an end to more than…

The leaders of Russia and Ukraine have both signaled confidence, and willingness to talk. Putin shows no sign of backing off from his demands, while Zelenskyy said Ukraine would…

The leaders of Russia and Ukraine have both signaled confidence, and willingness to talk. Putin shows no sign of backing off from his demands.

War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on June 4, 2026

Ukraine says it will continue resistance if no agreement is reached

Ukraine's president said most Russians had grown tired of Ukrainian missile and drone attacks, inflation and fuel shortages, and were ready for peace.

Russia and Ukraine have been holding peace talks since the war began in 2022, but with no concrete outcome.