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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 03.04.2025.
It displays 142 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
03.04.2025 ⇢ Day Russia Escapes Trump's Global Tariff Sweep
⌨Russian media extensively reported Russia's exclusion from Trump's sweeping global import tariffs. The US Treasury explained this omission by citing existing comprehensive sanctions against Russia. This development coincided with Russian Fund for Direct Investment head Dmitriev conducting negotiations with Trump administration representatives in Washington, later describing these talks as "three steps forward."
By midday, the Duma granted veteran status to all fighters in the Kursk region, while military operations continued with Russian forces claiming liberation of Veseloe in DPR and Lobkovoe in Zaporizhzhia. Reports emerged of innovative homemade military transport vehicles supporting the Kursk front.
Ukrainian President Zelensky visited border regions and signaled potential territorial compromises—a notable shift following days of tense US-Russia negotiations. Russia's air defense systems remained active throughout the day, with multiple reports of drone interceptions near Moscow and in border regions.
By midday, the Duma granted veteran status to all fighters in the Kursk region, while military operations continued with Russian forces claiming liberation of Veseloe in DPR and Lobkovoe in Zaporizhzhia. Reports emerged of innovative homemade military transport vehicles supporting the Kursk front.
Ukrainian President Zelensky visited border regions and signaled potential territorial compromises—a notable shift following days of tense US-Russia negotiations. Russia's air defense systems remained active throughout the day, with multiple reports of drone interceptions near Moscow and in border regions.
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00:16⇢Russia Escapes Trump's Global Import Tariffs
⌨Russian media extensively covers Trump's announcement of new import tariffs, with multiple sources reporting 10% duties on all imports and higher rates for specific countries (Interfax, Izvestia, Moscow Times, RT, RBC, RIA Novosti). Several outlets note Russia's notable absence from the list of countries facing higher tariffs (Lenta, TASS). Diplomatic developments include negotiations between Dmitriev and Witkoff in Washington (Kommersant). Meanwhile, Komsomolskaya Pravda reports optimistic statements from DNR head Denis Pushilin about peace returning to Donetsk and plans for rebuilding the region, including industry, housing, and tourism development on the Azov Sea.
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The US president has slapped levies on many of America’s trading partners
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RIA Novosti
В Сирии заявили о десяти жертвах израильского удара по югу страны
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RIA Novosti
В Сирии сообщили о десяти жертвах израильского удара по югу страны
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные уничтожили украинский пункт управления дронов в Херсонской области
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US president is not an agent of Moscow, Dmitry Kuleba has said
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RIA Novosti
Силы ПВО за ночь сбили 23 украинских беспилотника
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04:25⇢Russia Escapes Trump's Worldwide Tariff Regime
⌨Russian media highlights Trump's new global tariff policy, with multiple sources noting Russia's exclusion from these tariffs (Lenta, RBC, TASS). The US Treasury explained this exclusion, stating Russia already faces comprehensive sanctions (RBC). Military operations continue, with Russian air defense systems reportedly downing 23 Ukrainian drones overnight (RIA Novosti, TASS). RT covers former Ukrainian FM Kuleba's statement that Trump "needs Russia" but isn't "Moscow's agent." Meanwhile, Russia's Finance Ministry successfully placed government debt at interest rates below 16% for the seventh consecutive auction (Vesti), suggesting some economic stability despite international tensions.
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The US president is not an agent of Moscow, Dmitry Kuleba has said
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RIA Novosti
Страны Запада обсуждают использование структур НАТО для развертывания сил на Украине, пишет FT
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07:48⇢Russia Escapes Trump's Global Tariff Policy
⌨Russian media extensively covers Trump's new global tariff policies, with multiple sources reporting that Russia was notably spared from these measures (Moscow Times, NTV, Svoboda). European, Canadian, Australian, and Asian countries are reportedly assessing losses from Trump's tariffs (NTV). Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba states Trump "needs Russia" but isn't "Moscow's agent" (RT). Financial news shows Apple's Russian subsidiary reporting its first profit since 2022 (RBC), while Central Bank head Nabiullina indicates another key rate increase remains possible (TASS). In domestic news, the winner of "Dancing with the Stars" has been arrested for allegedly embezzling millions from Kalashnikov (Lenta), and Governor Kobzev claims the Tu-22M3 bomber crew steered the crashing aircraft away from residential areas (Vesti).
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RIA Novosti
Россия не поддастся на провокации Киева, бьющего по энергетическим объектам, заявила Захарова
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The Moscow Times (English)
U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs on major trading partners Canada, Mexico and China, rattling global markets. 5
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Дональд Трамп ввел новые пошлины для десятков стран
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Как возрождают Донбасс, что будет с его промышленностью, жильем, туризмом на Азовском море — в эфире радио «Комсомольская правда» военкору Дмитрию Стешину рассказал глава ДНР Денис Пушилин
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The Moscow Times (English)
Putin ordered the conscription of 160,000 men for this spring's draft, marking the largest campaign in 14 years. 3
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The Moscow Times (English)
U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs notably do not include Russia or its neighbor Belarus. 5
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RIA Novosti
Пострадают все. Мировые лидеры возмутились новыми американскими пошлинами
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RIA Novosti
Мировые лидеры возмутились новыми американскими пошлинами
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The US president has slapped levies on nearly all of America’s trading partners
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10:47⇢Russia Exempted From Trump's Tariffs As Dmitriev Negotiates In Washington
⌨Russian media extensively covers Trump's global tariff announcements, which notably exclude Russia and Belarus (Moscow Times, RT, Svoboda, Izvestia). Headlines indicate world leaders have expressed outrage over these new American tariffs (RIA Novosti). Several sources report that Russian Fund for Direct Investment (RFPI) head Dmitriev is meeting with Trump administration representatives in Washington (Interfax, RBC, Vesti, Kommersant). On Ukraine, DPR head Pushilin claims peace is returning to Donetsk, discussing reconstruction plans (Komsomolskaya Pravda), while military reports indicate Russian forces have liberated villages in DPR and Zaporizhzhia regions (NTV). The Pentagon chief has reportedly skipped a Ramstein format meeting on Ukraine for the first time (Moscow Times).
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RIA Novosti
Госдума приняла поправку о статусе ветерана для добровольцев, сражающихся в Курской области
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Глава Центробанка ответила на вопросы депутатов об инфляции, курсе рубля и борьбе с телефонными мошенниками
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RIA Novosti
Госдума приняла закон о статусе ветерана для бойцов в Курской области
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The Israeli PM has received a warm welcome by Hungarian officials despite war crimes charges by the International Criminal Court
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Four facilities have been damaged in the last 24 hours, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Коц: в Курской области энтузиасты делают багги из "Нивы" для наших бойцов
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Lenta.ru
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13:21⇢Kursk Region Fighters Granted Veteran Status
⌨Russian media extensively covers the State Duma granting veteran status to all soldiers fighting in border regions, particularly Kursk Oblast (Kommersant, NTV, RIA Novosti, TASS). Military operations continue with reports of Russian forces eliminating "up to 100 Ukrainian fighters" during the liberation of Veseloe village in DPR (Izvestia). Economic news indicates challenges, with oil and gas budget revenues falling by nearly 20% for the second consecutive month (Moscow Times) and the dollar index collapsing (Lenta). Meanwhile, enthusiasts are developing modified Niva vehicles as "atomic technologies" for frontline transport in Kursk (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
3 апреля актрисе Анастасии Заворотнюк исполнилось бы 54 года
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The Moscow Times
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RIA Novosti
Командование ВСУ запретило сдаваться солдатам, заблокированным в Курской области
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RIA Novosti
Командование ВСУ запретило сдаваться боевикам, заблокированным в Курской области
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Коц: в Курской области энтузиасты делают багги из "Нивы" для наших бойцов
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Four facilities have been damaged in the last 24 hours, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said
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The Moscow Times (English)
Putin wants to win the new Syrian leadership's loyalty with oil and gas — and keep the issue of Assad off the table. 5
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The US president has levied duties ranging from 10% to 49% on virtually all of the country’s trading partners
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RIA Novosti
Американские пошлины нанесли сильнейший за два года удар по доллару, пишет Bloomberg
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RIA Novosti
Макрон призвал французские компании приостановить инвестиции в США
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Existing sanctions have significantly reduced trade with Moscow, according to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
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15:22⇢Kursk Battleground Fuels Homemade Military Innovations
⌨Russian media reports extensively on the Kursk front situation, with energy and enthusiasm driving innovative responses. "Atomic technologies" feature homemade Niva-based buggies for frontline transport (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Headlines reveal salary details of foreign mercenaries fighting for Ukraine in Kursk region, with compensation varying by rank and citizenship (Lenta). Meanwhile, international relations coverage focuses on Russia's strategic moves in Syria, with Putin attempting to win loyalty from new Syrian leadership through secretive energy supplies while protecting Assad (Moscow Times), and Bloomberg reporting Putin's alleged plans to pressure Trump into Ukraine concessions (Moscow Times).
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RIA Novosti
ВТО сообщила о риске тарифной войны после введения американских пошлин
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Secretary Scott Bessent has urged American trading partners not to retaliate against Washington’s new import taxes
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The Moscow Times
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Deutsche Bank has raised concerns over a possible erosion of trust in the US currency amid escalating trade tensions
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War reporters face artillery fire, drone strikes, and targeted attacks – yet keep returning to the front. They explain to RT why.
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18:22⇢Zelensky Signals Territorial Compromise
⌨Russian media reports extensively on foreign policy developments, with Foreign Minister Lavrov announcing plans to open a Russian embassy in Niger in 2025 (Izvestia). Ukrainian President Zelensky visited regions bordering Russia (Lenta.ru) and expressed willingness to compromise on lost territories (Moscow Times). Economic news focuses on Trump describing the US economy as a "patient who survived" after implementing tariffs (NTV, RBC), while the WTO warns of potential tariff wars following American duties (RIA Novosti). Military updates include Ukrainian drone attacks on five settlements in Belgorod region (TASS) and analysis suggesting the Kursk operation led to Ukraine losing part of Sumy region (Vesti).
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RIA Novosti
Трамп предрек "бум" на рынках после введения пошлин на импортные товары
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RIA Novosti
Европа запросила у США гиперзвуковые ракеты большой дальности
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RIA Novosti
"Сделали три шага вперед". Глава РФПИ рассказал об итогах визита в Вашингтон
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21:45⇢Drone Interceptions Near Moscow Trigger Air Defense Alert
⌨Russian media extensively reports on air defense operations, with multiple sources covering drone interceptions near Moscow (RBC, TASS). Military officials claim nine drones were shot down over Kursk and Oryol regions within an hour (Vesti). In diplomatic news, Russia's UN representative highlighted the organization's lack of response to the killings of Russian journalists (Izvestia). Financial reports indicate the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund achieved positive outcomes during his Washington visit, describing it as "three steps forward" (RIA Novosti). Meanwhile, the FSB reportedly discovered an organized criminal group at the former Wagner Center (Kommersant), and the US imposed sanctions on Houthi cryptocurrency wallets linked to a Russian exchange (Moscow Times).
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