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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 06.06.2025.
It displays 182 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
06.06.2025 ⇢ The central bank cuts day
⌨The Central Bank cut its key interest rate to 20% for the first time in three years, dominating economic coverage as Governor Nabiullina cited the slowing economy while warning rates could rise again under certain conditions.
Overnight, Russian air defenses reportedly destroyed 174 Ukrainian drones and three Neptune missiles, followed by retaliatory strikes that killed four people in Kyiv according to Ukrainian sources. Russian outlets framed this as retaliation for "terrorist attacks" on strategic airbases.
A planned prisoner exchange in "6000 on 6000" format collapsed after Ukraine allegedly refused without explanation, while railway sabotage in Belgorod region derailed a locomotive. Wagner PMC announced its withdrawal from Mali, stating "we are returning home."
Throughout the day, Russian media extensively covered reports that Trump's team pressures the US Senate to soften sanctions against Russia, with multiple outlets citing Wall Street Journal sources about secret White House lobbying efforts.
Overnight, Russian air defenses reportedly destroyed 174 Ukrainian drones and three Neptune missiles, followed by retaliatory strikes that killed four people in Kyiv according to Ukrainian sources. Russian outlets framed this as retaliation for "terrorist attacks" on strategic airbases.
A planned prisoner exchange in "6000 on 6000" format collapsed after Ukraine allegedly refused without explanation, while railway sabotage in Belgorod region derailed a locomotive. Wagner PMC announced its withdrawal from Mali, stating "we are returning home."
Throughout the day, Russian media extensively covered reports that Trump's team pressures the US Senate to soften sanctions against Russia, with multiple outlets citing Wall Street Journal sources about secret White House lobbying efforts.
06.06.2025
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RIA Novosti
Силы ПВО уничтожили шесть БПЛА, летевших на Москву
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RIA Novosti
Силы ПВО уничтожили девять беспилотников, летевших на Москву
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In an escalating feud with the US president, the tech billionaire has stated it’s “time to drop the really big bomb”
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RIA Novosti
Силы ПВО уничтожили десять беспилотников, летевших на Москву
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01:45⇢Musk backs Trump impeachment
⌨Russian outlets extensively cover an escalating feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, with Musk now supporting Trump's impeachment and threatening to withdraw Dragon spacecraft operations (Interfax.ru, Komsomolskaya Pravda, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, Svoboda.org). RT reports Musk claims Trump appears in Epstein files, calling it "time to drop the really big bomb," while the White House has responded to these allegations (Lenta.ru). Meanwhile, Russian air defenses destroyed ten drones targeting Moscow, according to both RIA Novosti and TASS citing Mayor Sobyanin. The White House reportedly discussed ending aid to Kiev due to attacks on Russian airfields (Vesti). Russian media frames the Musk-Trump conflict as threatening to "overturn all US politics."
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RIA Novosti
В Белгородской области тепловоз сошел с рельсов из-за подрыва
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The alleged attack follows Moscow’s promise of an imminent retaliation to Kiev’s drone raids on Russian strategic airbases
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RIA Novosti
Силы ПВО за ночь уничтожили 174 беспилотника и три ракеты "Нептун"
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The alleged attacks came after Moscow had promised imminent retaliation in response to Kiev’s drone raids on strategic airbases
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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05:22⇢Railway sabotage in Belgorod
⌨Russian media reports a train derailment in Belgorod region following railway track explosions, with Governor Gladkov confirming the locomotive came off rails due to sabotage (Interfax.ru, The Moscow Times, RBC.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Air defense forces destroyed 174 Ukrainian drones and three Neptune missiles overnight, according to multiple state outlets (NTV.ru, RIA Novosti, TASS, Vesti). RT reports Ukraine acknowledging major Russian retaliatory strikes following Moscow's promised response to drone raids on strategic airbases. The railway attack represents escalation in Ukrainian sabotage operations targeting Russian transportation infrastructure in border regions.
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Трамп назвал Маска сумасшедшим и заявил о разрыве контрактов с его компаниями
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The Moscow Times (English)
Twenty people were wounded in the attack, 16 of whom were hospitalized. 2
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07:13⇢Massive Russian strikes kill four in Kyiv
⌨State media reports Russia launched a massive strike on Ukraine killing four people in Kyiv, with twenty wounded according to the mayor (The Moscow Times, Lenta.ru). The attack involved missiles and "Geran" drones targeting the capital and western regions. Russian outlets frame this as retaliation following overnight Ukrainian drone attacks that Russia claims destroyed 174 drones and three Neptune missiles. Meanwhile, coverage shifts to an alleged escalating conflict between Trump and Musk, with Komsomolskaya Pravda reporting Trump called Musk "crazy" and threatened to terminate contracts with his companies. Foreign Minister Lavrov states Russia will fight for Russian-speaking rights in Ukraine to resolve the crisis (TASS).
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The Moscow Times (English)
Another 20 people were injured in the Ukrainian capital, officials said, while other regions across the country also came under attack. 2
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RIA Novosti
"Впервые за полтора века". Еще одна страна затеяла массовую мобилизацию
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The Moscow Times (English)
Military authorities in Kyiv claimed that drones targeted an oil depot that supplies fuel to aircraft at the Engels-2 airbase in the Saratov region. 2
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RIA Novosti
ВС России нанесли удары по пунктам дислокации наемников в двух областях Украины
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09:12⇢Airbase drone exchange escalates
⌨Russian outlets report escalating mutual strikes between Russia and Ukraine, with Ukrainian drones targeting Russian airbases including Engels-2 and an oil depot in Saratov region (The Moscow Times), while Russian forces struck Ukrainian air defense positions and mercenary locations (RIA Novosti, Vesti). Ukrainian forces reportedly hit a courthouse in Belgorod during Governor Gladkov's visit (NTV.ru). Russian media continues extensive coverage of the Trump-Musk feud, with outlets describing their conflict as "alpha males exploding" and threatening to overturn US politics (Lenta.ru). Business developments include Lenta retail chain considering purchasing Magnit hypermarkets (Interfax.ru), while financial intelligence supports limits on incoming transfers for Russians (RBC.ru). Space agency Roscosmos announced production of three new Angara-A5M rockets (Rossiyskaya Gazeta), and Russian-IAEA nuclear safety negotiations began in Kaliningrad airport (TASS).
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
ВС России нанесли массированный удар в ответ на теракты ВСУ
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Kiev did not reject limitations on its armed forces in the text provided to Moscow
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Центробанк понизил ключевую ставку до 20%
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RIA Novosti
ЦБ снизил ключевую ставку впервые за почти три года
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Kiev did not reject limitations on its armed forces in the text given to Russia
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10:39⇢Central Bank cuts rates to 20%
⌨Russian media reports the Central Bank lowered its key interest rate to 20% for the first time in three years, with all major outlets covering this monetary policy shift (Interfax.ru, Kommersant, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Lenta.ru, RBC.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti, TASS). Komsomolskaya Pravda discusses implications for prices, loans and deposits. State outlets frame overnight Russian strikes on Kiev as retaliation for "terrorist attacks," with Kremlin spokesman Peskov describing them as responses to Kiev's actions (NTV.ru, Vesti). The Moscow Times reports Trump may end Ukraine support following strikes on Russian strategic bombers, while RT claims leaked Ukrainian peace terms differ from versions presented to Moscow, suggesting Kiev didn't reject limitations on its armed forces.
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The Moscow Times (English)
The move marks the bank’s first rate cut since September 2022 and comes amid growing political pressure to ease borrowing costs. 1
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Bridge bombings in Bryansk and Kursk regions were designed to force Moscow to withdraw from negotiations, Rodion Miroshnik has told RT
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Targets of overnight strikes included drone assembly sites, training centers, and weapons repair facilities, the Defense Ministry has said
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The Moscow Times
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Центробанк понизил ключевую ставку до 20%
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13:07⇢Central Bank cuts to 20%
⌨Russian media reports the Central Bank cut its key interest rate to 20% from a historic high, marking the first reduction since September 2022 amid a slowing economy and political pressure to ease borrowing costs (Komsomolskaya Pravda, The Moscow Times, NTV.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Interfax.ru, Kommersant, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, TASS). Central Bank Governor Nabiullina states high rates strengthened the ruble, which doesn't orient itself to budget needs, though officials warn rates could rise again under certain conditions (TASS, Vesti, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Meanwhile, Wagner PMC announces its withdrawal from an unspecified African country (Lenta.ru), while Russian military claims overnight strikes targeted Ukrainian drone assembly sites and training centers in retaliation for "terrorist acts" (RT).
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The Moscow Times (English)
A pro-Kremlin official said that Russia received the bodies of 42 soldiers in exchange for the remains of 503 Ukrainian troops. 1
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RIA Novosti
"Не снижать планку". Путин провел заседание Совета по нацпроектам
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RIA Novosti
"Сбросить бомбу". Что ждет Маска после конфликта с Трампом
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Targets of overnight strikes included drone assembly sites, training centers, and weapons repair facilities, the Defense Ministry has said
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Support for continuing to fight has reportedly risen to 60%, despite earlier signs of fatigue, according to pollsters
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The Moscow Times (English)
Authorities in Kyiv said claims that the exchange had begun were an “attempt to manipulate a sensitive and important issue.” 2
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Политолог Крутаков перечислил четыре варианта завершения конфликта на Украине
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15:03⇢Wagner leaves Mali
⌨Russian media reports Moscow Mayor Sobyanin announced destruction of three Ukrainian drones over the capital region, while air defense forces eliminated 16 Ukrainian drones in two hours (Interfax.ru, NTV.ru). Rosgvardia revealed it prevented a terrorist attack on a military facility in Ryazan region using drones (RBC.ru, TASS, Vesti). Meanwhile, Wagner PMC announces its withdrawal from Mali with the statement "we are returning home" (Lenta.ru). Political analyst Krutakov outlined four scenarios for ending the Ukraine conflict, with Komsomolskaya Pravda claiming "Russia's victory will turn the world upside down." The Moscow Times reports Ukrainian intelligence services are preparing attacks on Russia's Pacific Fleet ships according to Washington Post sources.
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The US president has said he would act if a peace deal proves impossible, adding that the “deadline” is in his “brain”
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RIA Novosti
"Сбросить бомбу". Что предрекли Маску после конфликта с Трампом
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A single organization would streamline Moscow’s international promotion efforts, the president has said
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The Moscow Times (English)
The move marks the bank’s first rate cut since September 2022 and comes amid growing political pressure to ease borrowing costs. 1
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The regulator has cut interest rates for the first time in almost three years
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17:24⇢Prisoner swap collapses at 6000
⌨Russian media reports the Central Bank's rate cut to 20% continues dominating coverage, with outlets emphasizing this marks the first reduction in over two years amid economic slowdown (The Moscow Times, RT, Kommersant). Meanwhile, drone warfare escalates with Russian forces destroying 21 Ukrainian drones over Moscow region in recent hours, including five in the latest wave (Interfax.ru, NTV.ru). A planned prisoner exchange in "6000 on 6000" format collapsed after Ukraine refused without explanation (Lenta.ru), while reports emerge that Russia cannot restore its long-range aviation losses from Ukraine's "Spider Web" operation (The Moscow Times). Trump's team allegedly pressures the Senate to soften Russia sanctions, with the White House secretly lobbying Senator Graham according to WSJ reporting (RBC.ru, Vesti).
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The logistics, timing, and technology behind the attack raise bigger questions about who was really involved
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RIA Novosti
Силы ПВО за вечер сбили более 80 украинских БПЛА
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22:00⇢82 drones intercepted over Russia
⌨Russian media reports air defense forces neutralized 82 Ukrainian drones across Russian regions Friday evening, with five specifically targeting the Moscow region (Interfax.ru, Lenta.ru, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, TASS). Moscow airports Domodedovo and Zhukovsky restricted flights during the drone attacks (RBC.ru). Multiple outlets cover reports that Trump's White House pressures the US Senate to soften "crushing" sanctions against Russia, with the Wall Street Journal claiming secret lobbying efforts (Kommersant, The Moscow Times). RT frames the drone attacks as Ukraine's "most reckless attack" and questions NATO involvement in the logistics and technology behind the strikes.
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RIA Novosti
Украина дала России повод разбомбить ее, заявил Трамп
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