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Some call it a stunt. Others call it insanity. But proposing on the razor-edge spire of the Empire State Building with zero safety gear? That’s a moment of a lifetime for rooftoppers Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus.
— Desiree (@DesireeAmerica4) July 2, 2026
They got slammed with handcuffs the second they hit with… pic.twitter.com/71K7cu5POB
🇺🇸 🇷🇺 Two #Russians were arrested after they scaled the spire of the #EmpireState Building on Wednesday where one of them got down on one knee to propose.
— FRANCE 24 English (@France24_en) July 2, 2026
The couple had earlier unfurled a banner with a message of #peace atop the tower. pic.twitter.com/ECUATDWmgd
Daredevil lovebirds Angelina Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov, charged with burglary & other offenses, batted off questions until asked whether the power of love — or love of power — was on display in court.
— Molly Crane-Newman (@molcranenewman) July 2, 2026
“It’s the most powerful power, love,” Kuznetsov said.
“We believe in love.” pic.twitter.com/Aa39qbNJF7
This has got to be the best photo of 2026 so far. pic.twitter.com/4LC2o88PaX
— Create Profit (@Create_Profit) July 2, 2026
🔥🚨 BREAKING — The couple seen atop the Empire State Building have been IDENTIFIED as Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus.
— The Patriot Oasis™ (@ThePatriotOasis) July 1, 2026
The couple released a Netflix documentary in 2024 called "Skywalkers: A Love Story."
They supposedly " Found Love Thousands of feet in the sky, illegally… pic.twitter.com/4VQ1pATPoo
The couple seen atop the Empire State Building have been IDENTIFIED as Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus.
They supposedly " Found Love Thousands of feet in the sky, illegally scaling the world’s tallest buildings."
Reaction To 'Skywalkers' Empire State Building Proposal, Arrest
Graeme Oneil
Jul 1, 2026
Graeme O'Neil takes a look at Ivan Beerkus and Angela Nikolau visit to the very top of the Empire State Building to attach their banner promoting love, and then Ivan's marriage proposal, and ultimately being taken into police custody and the list of charges against them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edICjkA1mDM
🇺🇸🇷🇺🚨‼️ RUSSIAN ROOFTOP ARTISTS - THE SKYWALKER
— Lord Bebo (@MyLordBebo) July 1, 2026
Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus are known for their artistic skyscraper performances … today they also claimed the Empire State Building and showed an anti-war message flag to the world!
Here a small cut of their known stunts so… https://t.co/SuSRtLrtok pic.twitter.com/7pHMI6lPGj
https://x.com/MyLordBebo/status/2072406096275443739
