With dwindling weapons, collapsing morale, and no strategic gains, Ukraine turns to spectacle as a last resort
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 02.06.2025.
It displays 178 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
02.06.2025 ⇢ The hour in Istanbul
⌨Russian outlets tracked the second round of Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Istanbul from arrival to conclusion, with talks lasting just over an hour. Media reported Russia delivered a memorandum proposing two ceasefire variants - limited 2-3 day ceasefires on specific front sections and broader terms requiring Ukrainian neutrality plus recognition of Donbass and "Novorossiya." Coverage emphasized Moscow's "concrete proposals" while dismissing Ukrainian demands for return of 500 allegedly deported children as false claims.
The talks followed revelations about Ukraine's "Operation Spiderweb" - truck drivers testified about transporting drones for the June 1st airfield strikes, which outlets described as eighteen months in preparation. Meanwhile, authorities confirmed four bombs caused the Bryansk bridge collapse, with 104 people injured and 64 hospitalized.
Russian air defenses reportedly intercepted 162 Ukrainian drones overnight across nine regions. By evening, Ukraine rejected Russia's ceasefire proposals, with Zelensky reportedly calling negotiators "idiots."
The talks followed revelations about Ukraine's "Operation Spiderweb" - truck drivers testified about transporting drones for the June 1st airfield strikes, which outlets described as eighteen months in preparation. Meanwhile, authorities confirmed four bombs caused the Bryansk bridge collapse, with 104 people injured and 64 hospitalized.
Russian air defenses reportedly intercepted 162 Ukrainian drones overnight across nine regions. By evening, Ukraine rejected Russia's ceasefire proposals, with Zelensky reportedly calling negotiators "idiots."
02.06.2025
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01:26⇢Ukraine Delivers Peace Memorandum
⌨Russian media reports Ukraine delivered a peace memorandum to Russia, with culture minister Medinsky confirming receipt of the document (Kommersant, RIA Novosti). Meanwhile, diplomatic contacts continue as Foreign Minister Lavrov held a phone conversation with US Secretary of State, while the US denied providing Ukraine with targeting information for the recent airfield strikes (Interfax, Izvestia). The aftermath of yesterday's infrastructure attacks dominates coverage, with heroic accounts emerging from the Bryansk train crash where the deceased engineer saved hundreds of lives and injured passengers rescued neighbors from debris (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Cross-border incidents persist as drone fragments caused residential fires in Kursk (NTV), while Russian forces reportedly advance on the Kramatorsk-Druzhkovka direction (TASS). RT frames Ukraine's recent drone offensive as a desperate last resort amid declining weapons and morale.
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RIA Novosti
ФСБ пресекла попытку диверсии на железной дороги в Приморье
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RIA Novosti
ФСБ пресекла попытку диверсии на железной дороге в Приморье
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Переговоры России и Украины начнутся в Стамбуле 2 июня 2025 года
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RIA Novosti
В Воронежской области после падения беспилотника на ЛЭП перекрыли трассу М4
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RIA Novosti
ПВО вечером и ночью сбила в девяти регионах 162 украинских беспилотника
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RIA Novosti
Силы ПВО сбили с вечера 162 украинских БПЛА в девяти регионах России
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RIA Novosti
Силы ПВО сбили с вечера 162 украинских БПЛА в девяти российских регионах
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05:26⇢Istanbul Peace Talks Begin
⌨Russian media reports Russia-Ukraine negotiations commenced June 2nd in Istanbul, with live coverage provided by Komsomolskaya Pravda. Multiple outlets confirm Russia received Ukraine's peace memorandum detailing Kyiv's terms and requirements for conflict resolution (Lenta.ru, Kommersant). The talks proceed against a backdrop of escalating military activity, as Russian air defenses intercepted 162 Ukrainian drones overnight across nine regions (RBC.ru, RIA Novosti), while TASS reports Ukrainian forces transferred reserves to hold southern Donetsk front lines. Polish presidential election results feature prominently, with multiple sources confirming Nawrocki's victory - a candidate who opposed inviting Ukraine to NATO (The Moscow Times, Vesti).
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RIA Novosti
"Сначала даже не поверил". Что придумали питерские волонтеры для фронта
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The Moscow Times (English)
Russia's Defense Ministry said it destroyed a total of 162 Ukrainian drones between Sunday evening and Monday morning. 1
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07:31⇢Four Bombs Under Bryansk Bridge
⌨Russian media reports 64 people remain hospitalized following the Bryansk bridge collapse, with outlets now confirming four bombs were planted under the structure that hit the passenger train (Interfax, Vesti). The Istanbul peace talks proceeded as scheduled, with US insistence on Ukrainian participation despite the ongoing violence (NTV). Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone attacks intensified overnight with Russia claiming to have destroyed 162 drones, causing fires and highway disruptions across multiple regions (The Moscow Times, RBC). St. Petersburg volunteers developed new equipment for front-line forces (RIA Novosti), while Russian positions reportedly improved in DNR despite massive Ukrainian attacks (TASS).
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The Moscow Times (English)
Monday’s talks come in the wake of Ukraine’s “Operation Spiderweb,” a large-scale drone assault that targeted multiple Russian airbases. 2
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Kiev’s demands “diverge considerably” from the terms earlier voiced by Moscow, the agency noted
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Kiev is struggling with widespread draft evasion amid a mobilization campaign
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09:36⇢Istanbul Talks Resume After Drone Driver Testimony
⌨Russian media reports that truck drivers who transported drones for Ukraine's airfield attacks have given testimony to authorities, revealing operational details of what outlets describe as "the heaviest blow of the entire war" (Lenta.ru, The Moscow Times). The second round of Russia-Ukraine negotiations commenced in Istanbul at 1:00 PM, with Russian delegation officials confirming the schedule and suggesting possible statements following the talks (The Moscow Times, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Vesti). Meanwhile, Latvia restricted entry for Russians owning property near strategic facilities (RBC.ru), while Russian military sources claim Ukrainian daily losses reached 1,430 personnel and report that Ukrainian draft officers have been ordered to "capture" 12 men daily amid widespread draft evasion (TASS, RT). The talks proceed against the backdrop of Ukraine's "Operation Spiderweb" drone offensive that targeted multiple Russian airbases using truck-delivered systems.
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Washington earlier claimed that Beijing breached the deal recently reached in Geneva
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A clip showing people risking their lives while approaching the UAVs in Russia’s Irkutsk Region has gone viral on social media
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Вице-президент АТОР Мурадян перечислил страны, куда поедут россияне летом
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Переговоры России и Украины начнутся в Стамбуле 2 июня 2025 года
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11:32⇢Istanbul Peace Talks Begin Live
⌨Russian media reports the second round of Russia-Ukraine negotiations commenced in Istanbul on June 2nd, with live coverage and confirmation that Russia's delegation will make press statements upon conclusion (Komsomolskaya Pravda, NTV.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Vesti). The talks proceed following Ukraine's "Operation Spiderweb" drone offensive, which Russian outlets describe as "the heaviest blow of the entire war," with reports that Ukraine spent eighteen months preparing attacks on strategic airbases using Tu-95MS bombers as primary targets (Lenta.ru, The Moscow Times). Russian media highlights civilian efforts to stop Ukrainian drones, with governors announcing rewards for citizens who risked their lives approaching UAVs in Irkutsk Region (RT). Meanwhile, Putin endorsed creating an All-Russian Family Support Service (TASS), while 64 people remain hospitalized from the Bryansk bridge collapse (Interfax).
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Pyongyang says the paper demonizes legitimate relations between sovereign states
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The Moscow Times (English)
The two sides are expected to discuss their respective ideas for what a full ceasefire and a longer-term path to peace should look. 3
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Sarah Ashton-Cirillo is known for issuing death threats to journalists and mocking J.D. Vance
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13:04⇢Istanbul Talks Conclude
⌨Russian media reports the second round of Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Istanbul concluded after several hours, with Turkey's Foreign Minister proposing discussions for a potential leaders' meeting (NTV.ru, RBC.ru, TASS). Coverage indicates the talks focused on ceasefire conditions and prisoner exchanges, with Turkish mediation facilitating the dialogue (Vesti, The Moscow Times). Multiple outlets provided extensive coverage from start to finish, tracking the negotiations from their 11:55 AM commencement through their afternoon conclusion (Interfax, Kommersant, Lenta.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Meanwhile, RT highlighted the sentencing of a US-born Ukrainian military spokesperson for issuing death threats to journalists, maintaining focus on anti-Ukrainian narratives alongside the diplomatic proceedings.
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The Moscow Times (English)
The two sides discussed their respective ideas for what a full ceasefire and a longer-term path to peace should look like. 3
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Переговоры России и Украины 2 июня в Стамбуле продлились чуть больше часа
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The Moscow Times (English)
Chief Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov told reporters that his team gave Russian delegates a list of children Ukraine wants Moscow to return. 3
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Latvia has reportedly cited national security concerns over some real estate holdings close to critical infrastructure
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14:30⇢Istanbul Hour
⌨Russian media reports the conclusion of the second round of Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Istanbul, which lasted just over an hour (Komsomolskaya Pravda, NTV.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Vesti). The talks resulted in an agreement for a new prisoner exchange, with Ukraine's chief negotiator stating his delegation provided Russian representatives with a list of children Ukraine wants Moscow to return (The Moscow Times). Multiple outlets confirm Ukraine has proposed conducting a new round of negotiations before the end of June (TASS). Coverage focuses on assessing who achieved victory in the negotiations and whether peace remains possible (Komsomolskaya Pravda), while Ukrainian delegation heads commented on the talks' outcomes (Lenta.ru). Meanwhile, Latvia has barred Russian property owners from holdings near critical infrastructure, citing national security concerns (RT).
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RIA Novosti
Мединский выступил с заявлением по итогам второго раунда переговоров с Украиной
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RIA Novosti
"Без политических решений". О чем договорились делегации России и Украины в Стамбуле
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The severely wounded and sick will be exchanged on an ‘all for all’ basis, Vladimir Medinsky has said
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The Moscow Times (English)
Ukrainian negotiators also gave the Russian delegation a list of children Kyiv says were forcibly moved to Russia and who it wants returned. 3
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RIA Novosti
Вернутся тысячи. О чем Россия договорилась с Украиной
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15:30⇢Russia Offers Three-Day Ceasefire
⌨Russian media reports Moscow transmitted a memorandum to Ukraine proposing a ceasefire and long-term peace settlement following the second round of Istanbul negotiations (Interfax, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Negotiator Mединский confirms Russia offered a 2-3 day ceasefire on specific front sections, though no broader ceasefire agreement was reached (Kommersant, RBC, Vesti, The Moscow Times). The talks produced agreement on new prisoner exchanges, with Ukraine providing Russian negotiators a list of children it claims were forcibly moved to Russia and demands returned (The Moscow Times, RIA Novosti). Russian outlets emphasize Moscow's concrete proposals while dismissing Ukrainian "child kidnapping" claims as false (RT).
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Radio Liberty
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RIA Novosti
"Без политических решений". О чем договорились делегации России и Украины в Стамбуле
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RIA Novosti
Опубликован полный текст российского меморандума по Украине
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The memorandum, seen by RT, includes conditions for a lasting peace and a path to reach a ceasefire
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The Moscow Times
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RIA Novosti
Опубликован полный текст российского меморандума по Украине с двумя вариантами прекращения огня
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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17:31⇢Russia Publishes Peace Memorandum
⌨Russian media reports the publication of Moscow's full memorandum proposing two ceasefire variants for Ukraine following Istanbul negotiations (Interfax, Kommersant, RBC, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti, RT). The proposals include Ukrainian neutrality and recognition of Donbass and "Novorossiya" as key conditions (TASS). Russian outlets emphasize the memorandum is "not an ultimatum" while presenting concrete ceasefire options (NTV.ru, The Moscow Times). Coverage follows what media describes as unprecedented Ukrainian attacks on Russian airfields, with negotiations in Istanbul occurring after these strikes (Lenta.ru). One dissenting voice from Svoboda.org frames the airfield attacks as creating a "web" trap for Putin, contrasting sharply with state media's diplomatic focus.
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The Turkish leader has suggested hosting a leadership-level summit in Istanbul or Ankara
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RIA Novosti
Вернутся тысячи. О чем Россия договорилась с Украиной
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RIA Novosti
Опубликован полный текст российского меморандума с двумя вариантами прекращения огня
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The unannounced conversation lasted longer than the public talks, an anonymous source told RT
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Политолог Трухачев: новый президент Польши Навроцкий использует Киев против РФ
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22:36⇢Russia's Two-Path Peace Memorandum
⌨Russian media reports the publication of Moscow's complete memorandum offering two ceasefire variants following Istanbul talks, with outlets emphasizing this represents concrete peace proposals rather than ultimatums (Lenta.ru, RIA Novosti, RBC.ru). Coverage reveals secret private meetings between chief negotiators lasted longer than public sessions (RT). Ukraine demanded return of over 500 deported children during negotiations, adding to previous prisoner exchange agreements (The Moscow Times). Russian outlets attack Poland's new president Karol Nawrocki, claiming he demolished Soviet monuments and worked as a pimp while using Kiev against Russia (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Reports indicate power outages across Zaporizhzhia region following Ukrainian military strikes (RBC.ru). Foreign Minister Lavrov discussed depoliticizing UN efforts on Ukraine with the deputy secretary-general (TASS).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Переговоры России и Украины 2 июня в Стамбуле продлились чуть больше часа
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