Fact-check: The Ukrainian FPV drone attack on June 1, 2025, targeting Russian airfields in Murmansk, Irkutsk, Ivanovo, Ryazan, and Amur was acknowledged by the Russian Defense Ministry and corroborated by AP News, Politico, and other outlets. President Trump's reported urging of Putin not to retaliate is confirmed in reports from The Guardian, Ukrinform, and France24, consistent with real-time evidence from the time of the event. Although TASS is state media, the claims align with independent reporting.
Trump says urged Putin against responding to Ukraine's recent strikes on Russia
Ukraine conducted a large-scale FPV drone attack on June 1 targeting Russian airfields across multiple regions including Murmansk, Irkutsk, Ivanovo, Ryazan, and Amur, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. President Trump has reportedly urged Putin not to retaliate against Ukraine's recent strikes on Russian territory, signaling active U.S. diplomatic engagement to prevent escalation.