State of the World from NPR Russia and Ukraine Meet Following Massive Attacks
Jun 2, 2025
Peace talks unfold between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul, marked by recently intensified military actions. Both sides propose a peace accord, but negotiations struggle under Russian tactics. The focus shifts to humanitarian exchanges, and updates on prisoner exchanges emerge, including the return of remains. Meanwhile, Ukraine showcases its evolving drone capabilities, launching striking attacks on Russian military targets, signaling a significant shift in modern warfare.
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Limited Progress in Peace Talks
- Both Russia and Ukraine exchanged written peace proposals but progress was limited and talks lasted just an hour.
- They agreed on humanitarian exchanges including prisoner swaps and returning bodies, focusing on severely ill and young people.
Russia's Ceasefires for Sanitation
- Russia showed little willingness to compromise and still demands control over Ukraine.
- Russia suggested short ceasefires mainly to collect the dead, not to advance peace talks.
Ukrainian Drone Strike Surprise
- Ukraine launched a deep drone strike destroying over 40 Russian planes parked at bases across Russia.
- This operation, dubbed Spider's Web or Trojan Trucks, surprised observers as unprecedented in modern warfare.