The Oreshnik missiles, which targeted the heart of Kyiv in May, seem to have bent the Kyiv regime, since Volodymyr Zelensky requested the establishment of a ceasefire with Russia, at the latest by the coming winter, as revealed on June 1 to RBC Ukraine by his chief of staff, Kirill Budanov. "I confirm that this is indeed his own effort to terminate the battles as soon as possible, preferably before the winter. And I, as head of the presidential office, will certainly do everything possible to achieve the goal set by the Ukrainian President. In my view, it is absolutely correct, timely, well-thought-out, and realistic," the head of the presidential office of Ukraine characteristically noted. Indeed, Kyiv makes a stunning 180-degree turn, emphasizing that there are now "real signs that the bases for a ceasefire exist." However, although official Kyiv begs for a ceasefire until the winter of 2026/7, amid powerful Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital, it is noted that Russia has not taken an official position, nor has it commented on the relevant possibility. The establishment of a ceasefire needs... two parties, and Moscow does not seem inclined for something like that for the time being, at least not as long as the pending matters... Slovyansk and Kramatorsk, in the territory of the Donbass, remain open.
Budanov bombshell: Zelensky requested a ceasefire until the coming winter
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will try to achieve a cessation of hostilities before the winter, according to the head of his office, Kirill Budanov, as RBC-Ukraine transmits. "I confirm that this is indeed his own effort to terminate the battles as soon as possible, preferably before the winter. And I, as head of the presidential office, will certainly do everything possible to achieve the goal set by the Ukrainian President. In my view, it is absolutely correct, timely, well-thought-out, and realistic," he noted.
According to him, there are now "real signs that the bases for a ceasefire exist." In a recent interview with CBS News, Volodymyr Zelensky stated that there is a window of opportunity for negotiations with Russia before the winter.
Zelensky tactics: "I want 'real negotiations' within the next 6 months"
He noted that a diplomatic avenue must be found so that "we sit down and talk before the next winter." At the end of May, Ukrainska Pravda, citing a source, reported that Volodymyr Zelensky stated his intention to achieve the readiness of Russia for "real" negotiations within the next six months. Also, on May 25, Olha Vasilevska-Smaglyuk, a member of parliament from the Servant of the People faction in the Verkhovna Rada, reported on her Telegram channel that Volodymyr Zelensky had stated that the "warm phase" of the conflict could be terminated by November.
Additionally, the source stated to RBC-Ukraine that the Americans intend to "calm" the Ukrainian crisis before the midterm elections for Congress, which will be held on November 3, 2026. However, it is noted that so far the actions of Trump's special envoys in Eastern Europe have not brought sufficient results.
Budanov bombshell: "Russia has more lethal weapons than the Oreshniks" – The "terror list" that the Ukrainians hold in their hands
Russia possesses a weapon more dangerous for Ukraine than the Oreshnik missile system, stressed during the same interview Kirill Budanov, head of the office of the Ukrainian president. "We have a more pressing problem: the Iskander missiles, which are now commonplace for us, as they say, the S-400 surface-to-air systems, air and sea cruise missiles, and, unfortunately, drones," he noted. It is pointed out that on 24/5 the Russians hit with a multi-warhead Oreshnik the Bila Tserkva region near Kyiv causing shocking destruction, the Patriot system failed to intercept it, while overall it was a dramatic night for Ukrainian air defense.
Simultaneously with a barrage of missiles and drones they hit Odessa and other cities of Ukraine. In the meantime, the attempt of a mechanized counteroffensive by the Ukrainians in Borova failed after they were crushed by the Russians.
New explosions rock Kyiv
Meanwhile, new explosions were heard in Kyiv on June 1, according to the Telegram channel "Politics of the Country." "Explosions are noted in Kyiv, local public groups report. According to their information, a UAV was hit," the post reports.
The exact areas of the Ukrainian capital where the explosions occurred and their number were not specified. Information on damage and casualties also does not exist. On May 24, the Russian military launched one of its most massive attacks on Ukrainian territory. Explosions were being heard throughout the night in Kyiv and in the wider region.
Putin: The Kyiv junta committed an unprecedented blunder and will be punished
The attack of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Starobilsk in the Luhansk People's Republic was a "bloody crime of the Ukrainian junta," stressed for his part on June 1 the Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to the Tass agency. "The issue is how to provide aid and support to the relatives of the dead and the wounded from the bloody crime committed by the Ukrainian junta on May 22 in the city of Starobilsk," the Russian leader noted.
At the same time, Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to all the families affected by the tragedy in Starobilsk. He ordered that maximum possible attention be given to each one of them. On May 22, the Armed Forces of Ukraine attacked the professional college of the Luhansk Pedagogical University in Starobilsk. Eighty-six teenagers were inside the building at that time. In total, the attack cost the lives of 21 people.
McGregor (USA): Zelensky in hysteria, Russia can hit with ease as far as Lviv
Volodymyr Zelensky is desperate over the ability of the Russian military to launch catastrophic missile attacks deep into Ukraine, as far as Lviv, stated the former Pentagon advisor Douglas McGregor in his interview on the platform Redacted. "Zelensky is actually in a quite desperate situation. He knows he has reached his limits. So, he asks for whatever anyone is willing to give him. The good news is that most people in Europe who heard this man are no longer interested. The Russians have an almost inexhaustible supply of Oreshnik, Iskander, and other missiles. I think they will cause immense damage. And they have also made clear that they will now hit deep into Ukraine, as far as Lviv, if needed. This is coming, and it is coming very soon," the military officer stressed.
According to Douglas McGregor, the refusal to negotiate a peaceful settlement with Moscow has permanently deprived Kyiv of its geopolitical capacity for action, leading the country to the complete loss of its statehood. "Ukraine is returning to what it always was historically – not a nation, not a nation-state or an independent country, but simply a region. This is the reality. It has almost never been treated as an independent state, in any way," Douglas McGregor reminded. Last week, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that, in response to the attacks of the Ukrainian Armed Forces against civilians, the military will continuously target decision-making centers in Ukraine. All these facilities are located in Kyiv, therefore the ministry called on diplomats and representatives of international organizations to leave the city immediately and on the residents of the area to stay away from military and administrative infrastructure.
Scott Ritter (former CIA): The involvement of the West in attacks against Russia will lead to the fall of Ukraine
Western support for increasingly frequent attacks on Russian territory will trigger a harsh reaction from Russia and will lead to the fall of the Kyiv regime, stated the American military analyst and former intelligence officer Scott Ritter in his interview with Consortium News. "The situation will reach a critical point and something will break. I think Ukraine will be the one to break. Russia does not want to attack Europe and Europe does not want to be attacked. But they have pushed Russia to the point where we will see exceptionally destructive attacks against Ukraine," stated Scott Ritter. According to him, the European states are not prepared at all for such a development, as their military potential is exceptionally weak. "Europe will have no answer, none at all. Their aviation is a joke. They do not have missiles. Even if they begin to deploy long-range missiles, they will not be enough. Russia is superior and this will lead to the total destruction of Europe," the former intelligence officer admitted. Scott Ritter added that, if a threat arises from the West, Russia is capable of causing unprecedented destruction in Europe even without nuclear weapons.
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