Ukrainian intelligence behind explosions at Russian naval base in Vladivostok, media report
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Ukrainian intelligence behind explosions at Russian naval base in Vladivostok, media report — Meduza
Explosions in the Russian city of Vladivostok on Friday morning were the result of a “successful operation” by Ukraine’s military intelligence agency, according to RBC-Ukraine, UNIAN, and Hromadske, all of which cited informed sources.
Russia’s U.N. representative says halting Western weapons supplies and ending Ukraine’s draft are necessary for any ceasefire deal
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Russia’s U.N. representative says halting Western weapons supplies and ending Ukraine’s draft are necessary for any ceasefire deal
As Ukrainian officials wait for a promised memorandum on Russia’s vision for a peace treaty, Russia's permanent representative to the U.N., Vasily Nebenzya, told the U.N. Security Council on May 30 that Moscow’s “minimum” terms for a ceasefire deal are that…
Russian teen who quoted Ukrainian poet in criminal trial closing statement faces new prosecution
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Russian teen who quoted Ukrainian poet in criminal trial closing statement faces new prosecution
On April 18, a Russian court sentenced 19-year-old activist Darya Kozyreva to two years and eight months in prison for repeatedly “discrediting” the Russian army. This week, a St. Petersburg court registered a new case against Kozyreva based on her closing…
Mobile network provider terminates service for Russian advocacy group Nasiliu.Net, crashing emergency helpline for domestic violence victims
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Mobile network provider terminates service for Russian advocacy group Nasiliu.Net, crashing emergency helpline for domestic violence…
The Russian advocacy group Nasiliu.Net (No to Violence) reported on May 30 that its mobile network operator suddenly terminated its service, crashing an emergency helpline available to domestic violence victims. “Previously, the service did not warn us about…
A nationwide vigilante network. How police backing and holy blessings helped Russkaya Obshchina become Russia’s largest far-right group
https://meduza.io/en/feature/2025/05/31/a-nationwide-vigilante-network
https://meduza.io/en/feature/2025/05/31/a-nationwide-vigilante-network
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A nationwide vigilante network
Emboldened by support from senior law enforcement officials and a political climate more hospitable to xenophobic violence, far-right activists from “Russkaya Obshchina” (Russian Community) are increasingly involved in attacks, vigilante raids, and coordinated…
At least seven killed in Russian train derailment amid unverified reports of explosion
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At least seven killed in Russian train derailment amid unverified reports of explosion
At least seven people have been reported dead in a derailment of a Moscow-bound passenger train in Russia’s Bryansk region. Another 30, including two children, have been hospitalized, according to Governor Alexander Bogomaz.
At least seven dead after explosions cause two bridges to collapse in Russian regions bordering Ukraine, authorities say
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At least seven dead after explosions cause two bridges to collapse in Russian regions bordering Ukraine, authorities say — Meduza
At least two bridges have collapsed in Russian regions bordering Ukraine over the past 24 hours, killing at least seven people and injuring dozens more, according to local authorities. In the Bryansk region, a road bridge collapsed onto a passenger train…
Drones strike Siberia for first time in what Ukrainian media say is an SBU operation targeting Russian military aircraft
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Drones strike Siberia for first time in what Ukrainian media say is an SBU operation targeting Russian military aircraft
Residents of Russia’s Irkutsk region, in Siberia, have reported the first drone attack there since the start of the full-scale war, with drones spotted in the region’s Usolsky District, according to the news outlets 7×7 and Mediazona. The district is home…
Ukraine says it destroyed over 40 military aircraft in major attack on airfields across Russia
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Ukraine says it destroyed over 40 military aircraft in major attack on airfields across Russia
On Sunday, Ukraine’s Security Service carried out a large-scale attack on military airfields across Russia that it claims destroyed more than 40 warplanes. The operation, which reportedly took over a year and a half to plan, is said to have used drones launched…
A third of Russia’s strategic cruise missile carriers, worth $7 billion, hit in Ukrainian drone operation, SBU says
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A third of Russia’s strategic cruise missile carriers, worth $7 billion, hit in Ukrainian drone operation, SBU says
In a statement confirming a special operation on Sunday that targeted airfields used by Russian strategic bombers, Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) said it had destroyed a third of Russia’s strategic cruise missile carriers.
Ukrainian delegation arrives in Istanbul for second round of talks with Russia
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Ukrainian delegation arrives in Istanbul for second round of talks with Russia
A Ukrainian delegation has arrived in Istanbul, where talks with Russia are scheduled to begin today, Suspilne reported, citing Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi.
Russia says it downed more than 160 drones on Sunday night, less than a day after Ukraine’s ‘Spiderweb’ operation
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Russia says it downed more than 160 drones on Sunday night, less than a day after Ukraine’s ‘Spiderweb’ operation
The Russian Defense Ministry said its air defenses shot down more than 160 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory on Sunday night.
Ukrainian Ground Forces commander resigns after deadly Russian strike on training camp
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Ukrainian Ground Forces commander resigns after deadly Russian strike on training camp
Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi announced on Sunday that he had submitted his resignation as commander of Ukraine’s Ground Forces.
Ukraine says it destroyed dozens of Russian warplanes in its unprecedented ‘Spiderweb’ operation. Here’s what the footage shows.
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Ukraine says it destroyed dozens of Russian warplanes in its unprecedented ‘Spiderweb’ operation. Here’s what the footage shows.…
On Sunday, Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) carried out an unprecedented attack on military airfields in regions across Russia. The operation reportedly involved smuggling drones into the country and then launching them from trucks parked along highways.…
Ukraine gives Russia list of children to be returned at Istanbul talks
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Ukraine gives Russia list of children to be returned at Istanbul talks — Meduza
Delegations from Ukraine and Russia met in Istanbul on Monday for their second round of direct negotiations in three weeks. As in the previous meeting, held on May 16, the Russian side was led by presidential advisor Vladimir Medinsky. Ukraine’s delegation…
Russia’s ‘Pearl Harbor’. How pro-war Telegram channels are reacting to Ukraine’s drone attack on Russian air bases
https://meduza.io/en/feature/2025/06/02/russia-s-pearl-harbor
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Russia’s ‘Pearl Harbor’ How pro-war Telegram channels are reacting to Ukraine’s drone attack on Russian air bases — Meduza
Over the weekend, Ukraine’s Security Service conducted a massive, sophisticated drone attack targeting airfields in five regions of Russia. According to the agency, “Operation Spiderweb” destroyed 41 aircraft (though these numbers haven’t been independently…
Still no ceasefire. Russia and Ukraine swap peace memos and agree to new prisoner exchange in second round of Istanbul talks
https://meduza.io/en/feature/2025/06/03/still-no-ceasefire
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Still no ceasefire
Russia and Ukraine agreed to hold another prisoner exchange and return the bodies of thousands of fallen soldiers during peace talks on Monday in Istanbul. The negotiations, which lasted about an hour and took place behind closed doors, marked the second…
Untangling Operation ‘Spiderweb’. Arms control expert Pavel Podvig explains what Ukraine’s surprise drone strikes reveal about Russia’s strategic nuclear forces
https://meduza.io/en/feature/2025/06/03/untangling-operation-spiderweb
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Untangling Operation ‘Spiderweb’
On June 1, Ukraine attacked Russian military airfields with hundreds of drones as part of Operation “Spiderweb.” According to Ukrainian media reports, the drones hit at least four different airfields, striking targets in the Irkutsk, Murmansk, Ryazan, and…
Russian strikes hit multiple Ukrainian regions overnight, injuring civilians
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Russian strikes hit multiple Ukrainian regions overnight, injuring civilians
Russian forces carried out overnight strikes on several regions of Ukraine, including Odesa and Chernihiv, leaving several people injured, according to regional officials.
Zelensky’s chief of staff en route to United States — RBC-Ukraine
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Zelensky’s chief of staff lands in U.S. as part of Ukrainian delegation
Andriy Yermak, the head of the Ukrainian president’s office, has arrived in the United States as part of a Ukrainian delegation.