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News & Analysis · 06 June 2026

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06 June 2026

GS-2News & Analysis06 Jun 2026thehindu.com

Putin rules out meeting Zelenskyy and vows to pursue war goals

Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's call for direct peace talks, stating there is 'no point' until a peace deal is agreed upon and Russia's war goals are achieved. Putin reiterated Russia's demands for control of Ukraine's eastern Donbas region and sweeping restrictions on its neighbor. Zelenskyy criticized Putin's response as 'weak' and continues to seek diplomatic solutions with Western allies. The article also touches upon Russia's economic situation amidst the conflict and recent Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure.

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GS-2News & Analysis06 Jun 2026thehindu.com

U.S. military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military announced it shot down four Iranian drones launched towards the Strait of Hormuz and subsequently attacked Iranian coastal radar sites. This action was taken in response to an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic and is part of the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, with the U.S. enforcing a blockade on Iranian ports due to Tehran's control over the crucial Strait, which has caused energy prices to spike. The article also mentions an earlier Iranian drone attack on Kuwait's airport and ongoing, albeit fragile, ceasefire efforts in the region, including a U.S.-brokered deal between Lebanon and Israel that was rejected by Hezbollah.

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