Ukraine war latest amid claims Putin ‘is being misled by his own generals’

WorldPolitics
3 Jun 2026 • 2:15 PM MYT
The Independent
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Ukraine war latest amid claims Putin ‘is being misled by his own generals’

  • The Institute for the Study of War suggests Russian President Vladimir Putin is being fed false information about battlefield successes, leading to an inaccurate perception of the conflict.
  • A drone attack in Russian-controlled Donetsk killed seven people and injured 11, hitting a passenger bus travelling between Moscow and Simferopol.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine is short of weapons, particularly Patriot missiles, to effectively counter incoming Russian attacks.
  • Zelensky reported that Russia deployed over 70 missiles and 650 drones overnight, with an additional 100 drones on Tuesday.
  • He urged the United States to supply more Patriot missile interceptors, emphasising that continued attacks necessitate stronger air defence for Ukraine and Europe.

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