Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Kremlin to Decide Response to Ukrainian Airbase Attacks
Russia is figuring out how to respond to recent drone attacks from Ukraine, which hit airbases far inside Russia.
The Kremlin says they will decide when and how to retaliate.
President Putin told Donald Trump that he would need to respond.
Also, Putin is not open to a temporary pause in the fighting.
Zelenskyy has asked to talk with Putin, but Putin said there is nothing to discuss with terrorists.
Russia is deciding how to respond to Ukrainian drone strikes on its airbases.
The strikes hit airfields deep within Russia, including in Siberia.
Putin informed Trump of the intention to retaliate.
Putin rejects a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.
Zelenskyy wants talks, but Putin declines.
- Who
- Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- What
- Russia is deciding how to respond to Ukrainian drone strikes on its airbases.
- When
- In recent days, as reported on June 6, 2025.
- Where
- Russia and Ukraine.
- Why
- In response to Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian airfields.
Ukraine/Zelenskyy
Russia/Putin
Drone Attacks
Ukraine/Zelenskyy
Ukraine is continuing its attacks with drones inside Russia.
Russia/Putin
Russia will respond as deemed appropriate.
Negotiations
Ukraine/Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy is requesting talks with Putin to resolve the conflict.
Russia/Putin
Putin refuses to negotiate and sees Zelenskyy as a terrorist.
- Key Figures
- Vladimir Putin, Dmitry Peskov, Donald Trump, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- Key Issue
- Ukraine-Russia conflict.
- Locations
- Russian airfields including those in Siberia, and Ukrainian territory.
- Kremlin's Stance
- To retaliate in response to Ukrainian drone strikes.
- Putin's Stance
- Rejects the 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.
Sources
Donald Trump broadcasts Vladimir Putin's vow to respond to Ukraine attacks
‘How and when’: Kremlin warns of retaliation; Russia’s drone strikes kills children in Ukraine
India, Pakistan conflict among issues discussed during Putin-Trump phone call: Kremlin aide
Trump says Ukraine, Russia should 'fight for a while' before peace efforts
Trump admired Ukraine's 'Spider Web' operation, told aides it was 'pretty strong'
Trump says it might be good to let Ukraine and Russia 'fight for a while'