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04.06.2025

04.06.2025Day Putin Threatened Retaliation After Trump Call

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 04.06.2025.

It displays 78 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

04.06.2025Day Putin Threatened Retaliation After Trump Call
Russian overnight attacks launched 95 drones against Ukrainian cities, with air defenses destroying 61 while several struck targets including residential areas in Kharkiv. Ukrainian media continued revealing details from Operation "Spider Web," publishing footage of damaged aircraft at Oleniya airfield and trucks used to deliver attack drones. Russian authorities launched a manhunt for Ukrainian agents suspected of recruiting the drivers.

Ukrainian intelligence reported hacking Russia's Tupolev design bureau, accessing strategic aviation manufacturer data. Parliament eliminated import duties on optical fiber for drone production while approving military compensation for unused leave.

The diplomatic narrative shifted when Trump spoke with Putin, who threatened to "respond" to the Ukrainian airfield strikes. Zelensky reacted sharply, saying Russia shows "the middle finger to the whole world" and demonstrates impunity despite preparing new "responses." He remained open to meeting Putin even without a ceasefire agreement. The EU extended Ukrainian refugee protection until 2027.
04.06.2025

01:02Ukraine Demands Russian Response to Peace Proposals

The newspapers report on diplomatic developments as Ukrainian officials demanded Russia respond to peace proposals, with Foreign Minister Sybiga stating Ukraine requires answers to submitted peace documents (Ukrinform UA). US and Ukrainian officials discussed military aid and sanctions as peace talks stalled, with a senior Ukrainian delegation briefing Trump aides on battlefield realities while US officials questioned diplomatic next steps (Kyiv Post). Meanwhile, Trump signed an order imposing 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum (Glavcom). Military analysis focused on the Crimean Bridge's resilience, with a former General Staff spokesman noting the structure's strength means even direct hits might not destroy it, though the SBU may have targeted the most vulnerable sections (Liga.net). Russian attacks on Kharkiv resulted in explosions and casualties (Pravda).
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06:51Russia Launches 95-Drone Swarm Attack

The newspapers report on Russia's largest drone assault in recent days, with 95 drones launched overnight, of which Ukrainian air defenses destroyed 61, though some strikes hit targets (Pravda). Ukrainian officials briefed Trump aides on battlefield realities as peace talks remain stalled, with US officials uncertain about diplomatic progress while Russia maintains an "unconstructive" stance (Kyiv Post). Parliament approved legislation enabling Ukrposhta to establish its own financial inclusion bank, potentially expanding banking services nationwide (Liga.net). Radio Svoboda highlighted Ukrainian SBU diversionary operations inside Russia as Ukraine "plays its trump cards," while Kellogg commented on consequences of Ukrainian strikes against Russian airbases (Radio Svoboda, UNIAN).
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11:50Spider Web Fallout Triggers Russian Manhunt

The newspapers report on new developments in Operation "Spider Web," with photos emerging of damaged aircraft at Russia's Oleniya airfield and footage of trucks used to deliver attack drones (Glavcom, Pravda). Russian authorities launched a manhunt for a Ukrainian "agent" suspected of recruiting truck drivers to transport the drones, interviewing drivers and releasing suspect details on social media (Kyiv Post). Meanwhile, Ukraine's Parliament eliminated import duties and VAT on optical fiber needed for drone production, reducing costs for importing fiber-optic cables and bundles required for UAV manufacturing (Liga.net). Ukrainian intelligence reportedly hacked Russia's Tupolev design bureau, gaining access to important data from the strategic aviation manufacturer (Ukrinform UA, UNIAN).
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14:57Zelensky Opens Door to Putin Meeting

The newspapers report on diplomatic developments following Istanbul talks, with Zelensky telling Ukrinform UA he is ready to meet Putin even without a Russian ceasefire agreement, while also conducting a phone conversation with German opposition leader Merz about Istanbul negotiations and sanctions against Russia (Glavcom). Ukrainian operations continue against Russian infrastructure, with Kyiv Post analyzing how the SBU's underwater strike crippled the Kerch Bridge as part of Operation Spiderweb, sending a message to Putin. The EU officially extended temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until 2027, though the European Commission indicated Ukrainians will need to either return home or obtain different legal status after that period (Liga.net). Russian attacks targeted a Ukrainian Ground Forces training unit in Poltava region, causing injuries (Pravda, UNIAN). Social media discussed the nationalization of "World of Tanks" as a "money printing machine" (Radio Svoboda).
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18:39Putin Threatens Retaliation in Trump Call

The newspapers report on Trump's phone conversation with Putin following Ukraine's Operation "Spider Web," with Putin threatening to "respond" to the Ukrainian strikes on Russian airfields (Liga.net, Pravda, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). Trump described the call as "very good" but acknowledged it wouldn't lead to immediate peace (Liga.net). Meanwhile, Ukrainian media discusses social issues, with psychologist Anna Sobchak noting that mental health disorders have become a "fashionable" status symbol (Glavcom), while kidney failure patients report having all treatments cancelled since the war began (Radio Svoboda).
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23:52Putin Readies Response After Trump Call

The newspapers report on escalating tensions following Trump's call with Putin, with Zelensky stating Russia shows "the middle finger to the world" and that strong nations share responsibility if they fail to stop Putin (Liga.net, Ukrinform UA). Despite diplomatic criticism, Zelensky announced readiness to meet Putin even without a ceasefire (Ukrinform). Russia conducted another combined attack on Kharkiv overnight, hitting residential buildings and injuring 13 people, while Putin reportedly prepares additional "responses" following recent Ukrainian operations (Pravda, UNIAN, Ukrinform UA). The General Staff provided frontline updates as of June 4th (Glavcom).