Tens of thousands of anti-drone missiles were promised to Ukraine by the Biden administration, Vladimir Zelensky has said
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 09.06.2025.
It displays 196 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
09.06.2025 ⇢ The young soldiers exchange day
⌨After three days of failed prisoner exchanges and body collection disputes, Russia and Ukraine completed their first successful swap focusing specifically on military personnel under 25 years old. The exchange, conducted through Istanbul agreements, marked a breakthrough in the deadlock that began June 7th when Ukraine allegedly failed to collect 6,000 bodies.
Overnight, Ukrainian drone attacks escalated with 49 intercepted across seven regions, including strikes on a Chuvashia electronics factory producing navigation systems for Russian military equipment. Russian forces responded with what officials called "retaliatory strikes" on Ukrainian airfields.
Putin approved a naval development strategy through 2050, while the FSB announced preventing sabotage at a Moscow region defense plant, claiming to arrest a Kiev agent. The Kremlin explicitly linked military advances in Dnipropetrovsk region to creating a "buffer zone" beyond current conflict areas.
By evening, negotiator Medinsky claimed Ukraine could have signed peace on February 28, 2022, suggesting current terms would be harsher than those rejected opportunities.
Overnight, Ukrainian drone attacks escalated with 49 intercepted across seven regions, including strikes on a Chuvashia electronics factory producing navigation systems for Russian military equipment. Russian forces responded with what officials called "retaliatory strikes" on Ukrainian airfields.
Putin approved a naval development strategy through 2050, while the FSB announced preventing sabotage at a Moscow region defense plant, claiming to arrest a Kiev agent. The Kremlin explicitly linked military advances in Dnipropetrovsk region to creating a "buffer zone" beyond current conflict areas.
By evening, negotiator Medinsky claimed Ukraine could have signed peace on February 28, 2022, suggesting current terms would be harsher than those rejected opportunities.
09.06.2025
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00:12⇢Fines for drone posts
⌨Russian outlets report regional authorities began fining citizens for posting about drone attacks, marking a new censorship development (Lenta.ru). Hungarian Prime Minister Orban declared that sanctions against Russia are destroying Hungary and all of Europe (Izvestia). Military coverage shows Ukrainian forces allegedly attacking the Assumption Cathedral in Rylsk with drones (RIA Novosti), while Russian officials announce active "denazification" operations in Dnipropetrovsk region (TASS). International focus shifts to Trump deploying National Guard to Los Angeles to end what Russian media calls "migrant riots" (RBC.ru, Vesti). Ukraine's Zelensky reportedly complained that the US diverted promised anti-drone missiles from Ukraine to the Middle East (RT). The prisoner exchange narrative continues as background context from previous coverage.
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RIA Novosti
По всей Украине объявили воздушную тревогу
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RIA Novosti
Над семью регионами сбили за ночь 49 беспилотников
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California governor has pushed back against the US president’s move to suppress pro-immigrant riots in his state
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04:04⇢Forty-nine drones intercepted
⌨Russian outlets report Ukrainian drone attacks reached seven regions overnight, with 49 drones intercepted according to official sources (RIA Novosti). The attacks included strikes on Chuvashia region (RBC.ru) and resulted in Russian military claiming to destroy 230 Ukrainian fighters and 6 Starlink stations in 24 hours (Vesti). Domestically, authorities detained the mayor of Krasnoyarsk on unspecified charges (Lenta.ru). Coverage of American events continues with Trump's deployment of federal forces to Los Angeles being framed as "liberation" from migrant invasions, with California protesters labeled as "paid rebels" (Kommersant, NTV.ru, RT). Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov stated that reducing NATO forces in Eastern Europe would strengthen continental security (TASS).
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Путин утвердил Стратегию развития ВМФ России до 2050 года
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RIA Novosti
Путин утвердил Стратегию развития ВМФ до 2050 года
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Родион Мирошник назвал страусиной позицию Киева по обмену телами
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06:18⇢Putin approves navy strategy to 2050
⌨Russian outlets report Putin approved a naval development strategy through 2050, with multiple sources covering this policy announcement (Kommersant, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, TASS). The body exchange narrative continues as media accuses Kiev of refusing to retrieve fallen soldiers, with Medvedchuk claiming this reveals the "rotten core" of Zelensky's administration (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Vesti). Cross-border attacks escalated with reports of a massive Russian strike on Ukraine (Lenta.ru) and Ukrainian drone attacks on a navigation systems factory in Chuvashia producing components for Russian drones and missiles (The Moscow Times, NTV.ru). Domestically, authorities arrested Krasnoyarsk mayor Vladislav Loginov on bribery charges (Interfax.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Economic pressures surface as potato prices surge to "pineapple levels" according to opposition outlet Svoboda.org.
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Пушилин: ВСУ несут серьезные потери возле Красноармейска и Дзержинска
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ несут серьезные потери возле Красноармейска и Дзержинска, сообщил Пушилин
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The Moscow Times (English)
Two drones crashed on the grounds of the VNIIR plant, one of Russia’s largest producers of electronic components, according to regional officials. 1
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ несут серьезные потери возле Красноармейска и Дзержинска
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08:35⇢Helicopter parts smuggling foiled
⌨Russian outlets report the FSB intercepted smuggling operations attempting to export helicopter parts for Mi-8 and Mi-17 aircraft to Ukraine (Kommersant, NTV.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Ukrainian drone attacks continue escalating, with strikes hitting an electronics factory in Chuvashia that produces navigation components for Russian military systems (The Moscow Times), while investigators opened terrorism cases following drone attacks that injured civilians in Kursk region (Izvestia, TASS). The military reports Ukrainian forces suffered heavy losses near Krasnoarmeysk and Dzerzhinsk (RIA Novosti). Domestically, corruption investigations expand as authorities detail the Krasnoyarsk mayor's case involving bribes, tender manipulations, and alleged "road cartel" operations (Lenta.ru). The body exchange narrative persists, with officials accusing Ukraine of adopting an "ostrich position" regarding prisoner swaps (Vesti).
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The US president has labeled protesters “paid insurrectionists,” blaming local authorities for a violent escalation
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The Moscow Times
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
"У нас форс-мажор": Европа опять затевает неладное с газом
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RIA Novosti
Песков назвал объяснения Киева после срыва передачи тел и обмена пленными неправдоподобными
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RIA Novosti
Песков назвал объяснения Киева после срыва передачи тел неправдоподобными
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09:58⇢Sabotage thwarted at defense plant
⌨Russian media reports the FSB prevented sabotage at a defense plant in Moscow region, with multiple sources describing the arrest of a Kiev agent who allegedly planned to blow up the facility (Interfax.ru, Izvestia, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). The prisoner exchange narrative shifts as Kremlin spokesman Peskov responds "let's wait" when asked about future swap dates, while officials call Ukraine's explanations for the failed transfer "implausible" (Kommersant, Lenta.ru, RIA Novosti). Putin's father visited Moscow and called Putin an "impressive person" according to coverage (NTV.ru). The Kremlin connects military advances in Dnipropetrovsk region to creating a buffer zone, while Putin speaks about defending principles of sovereign development (RBC.ru, Vesti). Economic issues surface with reports that one in ten goods in Russia proves counterfeit (The Moscow Times).
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RIA Novosti
"У нас форс-мажор": Европа опять затевает неладное с газом
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Kiev has complained that it lags behind Moscow in terms of long-range strike capacity
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RIA Novosti
ВС России нанесли новый удар возмездия за украинские теракты на аэродромах
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Kiev has complained that it lags behind Moscow in terms of long-range strike capacity
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The Moscow Times
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11:18⇢Buffer zone offensive declared
⌨Russian outlets report military advances in Dnipropetrovsk region, with the Kremlin explicitly linking these operations to creating a buffer zone along Ukraine's borders (Izvestia, Kommersant, RBC.ru, Vesti). Peskov stated the offensive aims to establish this protective barrier, marking a clear articulation of territorial objectives beyond the immediate conflict zone. Russian forces claim to have conducted retaliatory strikes on Ukrainian airfields, specifically targeting facilities in Rivne region, while air defenses reportedly intercepted 49 Ukrainian drones overnight (RIA Novosti, RT, TASS). The prisoner exchange narrative continues with Peskov indicating Moscow awaits Kiev's evolving position on swaps, while other sources suggest methods to provoke internal unrest against Zelensky's government (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Lenta.ru). International sanctions pressure surfaces with reports that Alrosa diamond company was expelled from Angola due to restrictions (The Moscow Times).
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RIA Novosti
ВС России нанесли новый удар возмездия в ответ на украинские теракты
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RIA Novosti
Из украинского плена вернули первую группу военных возрастом до 25 лет
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The Defense Ministry earlier reported that Russian tank units had entered Dnepropetrovsk Region
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RIA Novosti
"У нас форс-мажор": Европа опять затевает неладное с газом
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12:52⇢Young soldiers come home
⌨Russian outlets report the completion of the first prisoner exchange focused specifically on soldiers under 25 years old, with multiple sources confirming Russia retrieved its first group of young military personnel from Ukrainian captivity through agreements reached in Istanbul (Interfax.ru, Izvestia, Kommersant, RBC.ru, TASS, Vesti). The Defense Ministry released footage showing returned soldiers declaring "Hooray! We're home!" (NTV.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Simultaneously, Russia announced retaliatory strikes against Ukraine for airport attacks, with officials claiming to have targeted Kiev's "decision-making system" (Lenta.ru). The Moscow Times reports a 12,400% surge in deadly Haemophilus influenzae infections among Russian children, while RIA Novosti covers European gas supply disruptions described as "force majeure."
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The Moscow Times (English)
Neither side disclosed the number of soldiers involved in the initial swap, but Moscow said it returned “a similar number” of Ukrainian troops. 2
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Vladislav Loginov has been taken into custody in Krasnoyarsk over allegations that he improperly awarded city contracts
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RIA Novosti
Мединский сравнил переговоры с Украиной в 2025 и 2022 году
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Moscow has committed itself to not deploying intermediate-range rockets unless Washington does so first
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15:18⇢The February 28th peace that never was
⌨Russian negotiator Medinsky repeatedly claims Ukraine could have signed a peace agreement on February 28, 2022, asserting Kiev missed opportunities for softer terms (Lenta.ru, RBC.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti, TASS). The prisoner exchange focusing on young soldiers proceeds, with Russian outlets showing released troops calling relatives and declaring they "escaped this horror" (The Moscow Times, NTV.ru). Russia's Foreign Ministry demands NATO troop withdrawal from Eastern Europe as a condition for ending the Ukraine war, while Lavrov criticizes US silence on Russia's intermediate-range missile moratorium proposal (The Moscow Times, RT). The narrative emphasizes Russia's diplomatic positioning, suggesting current negotiations will be less favorable for Ukraine than 2022 opportunities.
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Владимир Путин утвердил Стратегию развития ВМФ России на период до 2050 года
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Родион Мирошник назвал страусиной позицию Киева по обмену телами
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Kiev would not have been able to carry out attacks inside Russia on its own, the foreign minister has said
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The Moscow Times
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RIA Novosti
Заморозка конфликта на Украине приведет к ядерной войне, заявил Мединский
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The Moscow Times
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The US has supposedly already given the “go-ahead” to remove the Ukrainian leader, according to Nikolay Azarov
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17:51⇢Young prisoners return as body disputes escalate
⌨Russian outlets report prisoner exchanges continued with military personnel under 25 returning home, while officials intensify criticism of Ukraine's handling of body exchanges (Izvestia, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS). Medinsky claims Ukraine refuses to accept bodies of fallen soldiers to avoid paying benefits to families, calling Kiev's position "ostrich-like" behavior. The same official warns that freezing the conflict would lead to nuclear war (RIA Novosti). International military aid escalates as Israel reportedly transferred Patriot systems to Ukraine, prompting Moscow to threaten arming unspecified countries in response (Lenta.ru). Domestic economic troubles surface with sharp drops in sugar, sunflower oil and flour production (The Moscow Times). Coverage also highlights alleged Western attempts to intimidate Musk's father before his Moscow visit (NTV.ru).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Мединский: Украинский переговорщик Киреев после беседы про Крым был убит СБУ
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Flag-burning liberals find out, once again, that crime doesn’t pay
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Николай Басков и Сергей Лазарев получили ТЭФИ как лучшие ведущие шоу
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Мединский вспомнил беседу с украинским переговорщиком, позднее убитым СБУ
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21:07⇢Fear in Ukrainian negotiators' eyes
⌨Russian outlets report negotiator Medinsky's detailed account of Russia-Ukraine peace talks, claiming Ukrainian delegates showed "fear in their eyes" and describing one negotiator later killed by Ukraine's security service (Komsomolskaya Pravda, TASS). Medinsky outlined Russia's harsh demands regarding Ukraine and warned against conflict freezing. Coverage shifts to international events, with Russian media reporting riots subsided in Los Angeles while attributing them to Biden's migration policies (Interfax.ru, RT). Elon Musk's father's Moscow visit receives extensive coverage, with outlets describing his shock at Russian prices and admiration for Putin (Lenta.ru, NTV.ru). Other stories include Telegram's Durov commenting on French charges against him and Trump acknowledging Soviet Union's WWII contribution (RBC.ru, Vesti).
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RIA Novosti
Над шестью регионами вечером сбили 76 украинских беспилотников
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Павел Дуров в интервью Такеру Карлсону заявил о деградации Евросоюза
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Мединский вспомнил беседу с украинским переговорщиком, позднее убитым СБУ
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Бойцы на СВО все чаще не уничтожают вражескую технику, а захватывают
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The US and UK pressured Kiev to abandon talks with Moscow three years ago, Vladimir Medinsky has said
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23:19⇢Seventy-six drones downed
⌨Russian outlets report destroying 76 Ukrainian drones in a single evening across six regions, with multiple sources confirming the two-hour timeframe of the air defense operation (Interfax.ru, NTV.ru, RIA Novosti, TASS). Military coverage shifts focus to captured NATO equipment, with Komsomolskaya Pravda detailing how Russian forces increasingly seize rather than destroy Western armored vehicles, reportedly earning millions for intact Abrams tanks and using NATO equipment for training purposes. Tucker Carlson's interview with Telegram's Durov receives attention, specifically his question about alleged Putin-ordered arrest attempts (Lenta.ru). Domestic policy changes emerge with promises to reduce homework and exam volumes for Russian schoolchildren, while the Education Ministry considers returning traditional primers to schools (The Moscow Times, Vesti). RT continues promoting the narrative that Western pressure prevented Ukraine from reaching peace in 2022, citing negotiator claims about US and UK interference.
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