Clarissa

Researcher. News junkie. Here mostly for Ukraine. Everything else is secondary. 🇪🇺🤝🇺🇦

[val @visceralfeel]

i think it’s important now more than ever to circulate this story once again. it’s a tough read but we can’t let a trophy erase what a horrid human being he is. https://t.co/1l5vdGoOfT

[German Aid to Ukraine @deaidua]

My latest piece → Insufficient funding for the PURL mechanism, €1.8 billion being invested in replacing equipment for the Bundeswehr rather than in new aid for Ukraine. Germany’s 2026 “Military Ukraine Aid” is insufficient to meet the needs of the AFU.

https://t.co/n9UwDqyn2I

[Ben Rothenberg @BenRothenberg]

Not planning on watching today’s match, obviously.

I continue to confidently stand by my reporting and the work of my great editors and fact-checkers on those stories.

Thinking of everyone who remains affected by the issue of domestic violence and who also can’t watch today.

[Woofers @NotWoofers]

Tree lines in Ukraine help serve as windbreaks, preserving fields. This war has ravaged these windbreaks across some of Ukraine’s most productive farmland. This will have environmental and economic impacts as topsoil erosion increases.

[Bojan Pancevski @bopanc]

The Ukrainian sanctions against Russia’s energy sector are becoming more efficient than anything the west has managed so far (minus the short-lived Trump oil export sanctions, lifted because of the Iran disaster )

[UNITED24 @U24_gov_ua]

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[Michael Weiss @michaeldweiss]

Zelensky proposes a direct meeting with Putin, and trolls him hard: “Now, the overwhelming majority of Ukrainians view it positively that our long-range drones paid a visit to the opening of your forum in St. Petersburg, covering a distance of more than 1,000 kilometers. As you know very well, that distance is not the limit of our capabilities.”

[Yaroslav Trofimov @yarotrof]

Zelensky’s message to Putin (and Trump): “We have heard that you were promised in Alaska the resolution of certain issues concerning Ukraine and Europe. But you can see for yourself that Ukrainian and European issues are not decided in Anchorage.”

[Yaroslav Trofimov @yarotrof]

Got it. If Irish aluminum is used to kill Palestinians, it’s shouldn’t be sold, but if it’s used for Russian missiles killing Ukrainians, we just need to think about local jobs first.

[Rikard Jozwiak @RikardJozwiak]

White smoke: 🇭🇺 has finally indicated that they will lift the 2-year-old veto on 🇺🇦 (and 🇲🇩) to start de facto 🇪🇺 accession talks. Will officially happen on 15 June

[Kateryna Lisunova @KaterynaLis]

‼️ZELENSKYY: I think even the Russians need Ukraine in NATO, because in the future it could be painful for them if Ukraine isn't in NATO.

“Most countries understand that Ukraine needs to be in NATO just as much as NATO needs Ukraine. It’s a long conversation - maybe we can talk about it sometime. I think even the Russians need Ukraine in NATO, because in the future it could be painful for them if Ukraine isn't in NATO. That's all” - Ukrainian President on Wednesday, June 3, 2026

[Clash Report @clashreport]

Zelensky:

I'm ready for direct negotiations with Putin to end this war rather than wait in line while everybody finishes all of the conflicts in the world and then our turn comes.

[Oliver Alexander @OAlexanderDK]

The fact that Kronstadt naval base is now a target and Ukrainian drones have been able to damage a Steregushchy-class corvette while in dry dock, just as SPIEF 2026 begins is a powerful signal.

[Mujtaba Rahman @Mij_Europe]

My latest piece for The Guardian

Ukraine's accession to the EU will arguably benefit the EU even more than Ukraine

[Mujtaba Rahman @Mij_Europe]

European leaders need to rediscover their imagination and fast track Ukraine's EU membership. The challenges are substantial but the strategic gains immense.

My piece for @guardian

https://t.co/3wNfMFDDva

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Today has been a difficult day in Ukraine after a massive Russian strike. There were many ballistic missiles and drones. Now air-raid alerts are active across various regions too. And once again, we are facing aerial threats. Just today, Russian strikes have taken 22 lives in Kyiv and Dnipro, including children. We are doing everything to protect our people, our cities, and our communities. And we are grateful to those who are helping us. Ukraine is grateful to Italy. We deeply value that you care, that you want peace for us, and see the defense of Kyiv’s independence and freedom as your cause. Together, we will certainly achieve this.

I congratulate Italy, President Mattarella @Quirinale, President of the Council of Ministers @GiorgiaMeloni, and all Italian people on the 80th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic. Freedom is an achievement that must be defended every day.

Thank you, Italy! Buona Festa della Repubblica!

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Unfortunately, the current level of supplies for our air defense does not allow us to intercept a significant share of missiles. Last night, there were hits. 130 people were injured. Tragically, 22 people were killed, including two children. My condolences to all those who have lost their loved ones.

We know from intelligence that another large-scale strike may come as soon as tonight. All our partners together, and everyone in Europe, should continue working to ensure missiles for our air defense, as well as the systems, critical intelligence, and other things that help to save lives.

It is crystal clear that Europe needs its own anti-ballistic system with sufficient volumes and strength to guarantee protection against any threat.

[Tennis Majors @Tennis_Majors]

Kostyuk on Russian players' silence: "I don't know how you can sleep at night peacefully when your country is killing other people." "This is their burden to carry, not me." "I wish there was some more clear stance." © PsNewz

[Tennis Majors @Tennis_Majors]

Kostyuk on Ukraine's athletes: "They don't have the privilege to travel and be outside of the danger, they live in it. Most of them practice in Ukraine. To compete living in this situation is another level. I'm very proud of all of them."