Still no ceasefire. Russia and Ukraine swap peace memos and agree to new prisoner exchange in second round of Istanbul talks
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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
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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.
Kremlin ‘angry and alarmed’ after Ukrainian ‘Spiderweb’ drone operation hits Russian air bases — Bloomberg
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Kremlin ‘angry and alarmed’ after Ukrainian ‘Spiderweb’ drone operation hits Russian air bases — Bloomberg
The Ukrainian drone attack on Russian air bases, carried out as part of operation “Spiderweb,” left the Kremlin “angry and alarmed” over the unexpected vulnerability of its air fleet far from the front lines, Bloomberg reported, citing sources in Moscow.
Russia strikes central Sumy in northeastern Ukraine, killing at least two and injuring about 20
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Russia strikes central Sumy in northeastern Ukraine, killing at least two and injuring about 20
Russian forces struck central Sumy, a city in northeastern Ukraine, killing at least two people and injuring about 20 others, according to local authorities.
Ukraine’s Security Service says it carried out underwater attack to blow up Crimean Bridge supports
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Ukraine’s Security Service says it carried out underwater attack to blow up Crimean Bridge supports
On Tuesday, Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) said it had carried out an operation to blow up the underwater supports of the Crimean Bridge. While the SBU claimed the bridge was in “critical condition,” traffic was only suspended briefly before being restored…
The impact of ‘Spiderweb’. Ukraine’s massive drone attack on Russian air bases was a blow to the Kremlin’s pride — but what does it mean for the war?
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The impact of ‘Spiderweb’ Ukraine’s massive drone attack on Russian air bases was a blow to the Kremlin’s pride — but what does…
The Ukrainian Security Service’s (SBU) “Spiderweb” operation, which targeted Russian air bases in five regions on Sunday, was expertly executed and dealt a major blow to the Kremlin’s pride — but it’s not likely to have any real impact on the course of the…
Russian authorities blame bridge collapses on ‘terrorists’ working for ‘Kyiv regime’
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Russian authorities blame bridge collapses on ‘terrorists’ working for ‘Kyiv regime’
The Russian Investigative Committee has classified the explosions that allegedly caused bridges to collapse in the Bryansk and Kursk regions this weekend as acts of terrorism.
Spinning Russia’s military mishaps. State broadcasters emphasize rescue heroics while minimizing Ukrainian strikes that exposed strategic airfields’ vulnerability
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Spinning Russia’s military mishaps
Russia’s major news networks faced a considerable challenge covering events from the May 31–June 1 weekend, which included train derailments in two regions and drone strikes on strategic warplanes at multiple airfields. Meduza examines the narratives that…
Moscow court orders government seizure of Russian video game studio amid allegations of funding Ukraine's military
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Moscow court orders government seizure of Russian video game studio amid allegations of funding Ukraine's military
On June 3, a Moscow court granted a request by the Russian Prosecutor General's Office to designate Wargaming owner Victor Kislyi and Lesta Games owner Malik Khatazhayev as participants in an “extremist organization.” The judge also granted the authorities'…
White House says President Trump had no advance knowledge of Ukraine’s ‘Spiderweb’ operation
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White House says President Trump had no advance knowledge of Ukraine’s ‘Spiderweb’ operation
U.S. President Donald Trump did not receive advance notice about Ukraine’s drone strikes on Russian military airfields on June 1, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on June 3. Asked what Trump thinks about Kyiv’s Operation “Spiderweb…
Trump’s special envoy warns Ukraine’s ‘bold attack’ on Russian air bases raises risk of escalation
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Trump’s special envoy warns Ukraine’s ‘bold attack’ on Russian air bases raises risk of escalation
Keith Kellogg, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, said in a June 3 interview with Fox News that Ukraine had carried out a “very bold attack” on Russian military airfields — but cautioned that the move significantly increases…
Hegseth won’t attend Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in Brussels
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Hegseth won’t attend Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in Brussels
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will not attend Wednesday’s meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Politico reported.
Man who posted anti-Chechen videos abducted in Moscow by men in official-looking car
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Man who posted anti-Chechen videos abducted in Moscow by men in official-looking car
On Tuesday evening, a man was abducted at a Moscow train station by a group using a black Mercedes outfitted with a siren and official-style plates. The abductee was later identified as businessman Areg Shchepikhin, who had posted videos making derogatory…
‘Images of loneliness’. Russian photographer Alexander Gronsky on what it’s like to document a country closing in on itself
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‘Images of loneliness’
Alexander Gronsky is an award-winning photographer who, despite the political repressions and society’s increasing militarization, continues to live and work in Russia. He has two roles in Meduza’s “No” exhibition: in addition to contributing photos from…
Kremlin confirms latest Ukrainian attack on Crimean Bridge, says ‘nothing was damaged’
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Kremlin confirms latest Ukrainian attack on Crimean Bridge, says ‘nothing was damaged’
The Kremlin has confirmed that an explosion occurred on the Crimean Bridge, as reported by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) on Tuesday.
Ukraine’s ‘Spiderweb’ operation damaged 40 Russian aircraft and destroyed 10–13, senior NATO official says
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Ukraine’s ‘Spiderweb’ operation damaged 40 Russian aircraft, destroying at least 10–13, senior NATO official says
Western intelligence indicates that Ukraine’s June 1 “Spiderweb” operation damaged 40 Russian aircraft, at least 10–13 of which were fully destroyed, a senior NATO official told journalists on Wednesday.
Trump holds phone call with Putin, calls it ‘a good conversation,’ but says it won’t ‘lead to immediate Peace’
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Trump holds phone call with Putin, calls it ‘a good conversation,’ but says it won’t ‘lead to immediate Peace’
U.S. President Donald Trump said he spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday. According to him, the call lasted about an hour and 15 minutes.
Putin appears to rule out ceasefire, accusing Ukraine of ‘terrorist attacks’ and disrupting peace talks
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Putin appears to rule out ceasefire, accusing Ukraine of ‘terrorist attacks’ and disrupting peace talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of “terrorism” and “disrupting” peace talks during a televised government meeting on Monday, appearing to rule out the possibility of a ceasefire or even a high-level meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr…