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03.05.2025Day Victory Day Truce Rejection After Massive Drone Strikes

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03.05.2025Day Victory Day Truce Rejection After Massive Drone Strikes
The day began with extensive reporting on a massive Ukrainian drone attack overnight, with Russian sources claiming 170 drones were shot down across six regions. Four to five people were injured in Novorossiysk, where authorities declared a state of emergency after drones damaged apartment buildings.

By mid-morning, Russian media highlighted Zelensky's rejection of Putin's proposed Victory Day truce. Kremlin spokesman Peskov responded that the ceasefire offer was a "test of Kyiv's readiness for peace." Former president Medvedev threatened that if Ukraine provoked Russia on May 9, "there are no guarantees May 10 would come" for Ukraine.

The afternoon focused on reports of Ukrainian forces allegedly attempting to infiltrate Kursk region, with claims that Kadyrov's "Akhmat" special forces prevented the incursion. Russia also reported destroying Ukrainian maritime drones in the Black Sea and intercepting drones over Murmansk region, marking an expansion of the conflict's geography.
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02:33
RIA Novosti

Экипажи Су-25 нанесли удар по живой силе противника

02:33
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RIA Novosti

Экипажи Су-25 нанесли удар по ВСУ в лесистой местности зоны СВО

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RIA Novosti

При атаке БПЛА в Новороссийске пострадали четыре человека

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04:18Ukrainian Drones Bombard Southern Russia

The newspapers report extensively on Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian territory. Multiple sources cover a massive attack with over 70 drones shot down (Lenta), causing injuries to four people in Novorossiysk (RIA Novosti) and damaging three private homes in Anapa (TASS). A governor detailed consequences of the nighttime drone attack on Kuban (RBC). In US-Russia relations, the State Department approved maintenance contracts for F-16s supplied to Ukraine (Interfax, Moscow Times) and prepared new anti-Russian sanctions (NTV citing Reuters). Meanwhile, the State Department denied reports of US withdrawal from Ukraine negotiations (Vesti). RT reports on US Vice President Vance criticizing Germany for attempting to "destroy" the anti-immigration AfD party.
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RIA Novosti

При атаке БПЛА на Новороссийск пострадали четыре человека

04:23
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RIA Novosti

При массированной атаке БПЛА на Новороссийск пострадали четыре человека

04:57

06:25Massive Ukrainian Drone Bombardment Injures Four

The newspapers report extensively on a massive Ukrainian drone attack on Russian territory overnight. Russia's Defense Ministry claims to have shot down 170 Ukrainian drones across six regions (Kommersant, Lenta, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS). Four people were injured in Novorossiysk following a drone strike, with video footage showing an impact on an apartment building (Interfax, NTV, RIA Novosti, RT). Russian air defenses also reportedly intercepted eight Storm Shadow missiles and three Neptune missiles over the Black Sea (RBC, Vesti). This comes days before Putin's proposed "Victory Day truce" (RT).
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RIA Novosti

В Новороссийске ввели режим ЧС после атаки ВСУ

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07:46Novorossiysk Declares Emergency After Drone Strike

The newspapers report extensively on a state of emergency declared in Novorossiysk following a Ukrainian drone attack. Multiple sources confirm the emergency regime implementation after the overnight UAV strike (Interfax, Izvestia, Kommersant, RIA Novosti). Russian media reports children were among those injured in Novorossiysk (TASS). Russian air defenses reportedly intercepted 170 Ukrainian drones across several regions (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RT). In domestic news, outlets discuss potential fines for dacha owners for certain gardening violations (Komsomolskaya Pravda) and the possibility of making workdays between May holidays non-working (Lenta).
07:54
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RIA Novosti

"Я тоже дал присягу". Кто защищает жителей самого обстреливаемого города

08:20
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RIA Novosti

Российские войска нанесли удар по силам ВСУ, готовившимся вторгнуться в Брянскую область

08:38
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RIA Novosti

Зеленский пригрозил иностранным лидерам, которые посетят парад Победы в Москве

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09:15Novorossiysk Under Emergency After Ukrainian Strike

The newspapers report extensively on a state of emergency declared in Novorossiysk following a Ukrainian drone attack, covered by multiple sources (Interfax, Izvestia, Kommersant, Moscow Times, NTV, RBC, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Zelensky has threatened foreign leaders who plan to attend Victory Day parade in Moscow (RIA Novosti). The Interior Ministry warns of scammers forging traffic violation fines (Lenta). Military updates include Ukrainian forces firing over 140 munitions at Belgorod region (TASS) and a captured Ukrainian soldier claiming entire companies refuse to participate in assault operations (Vesti). Health concerns arise over measles deaths among children in the North Caucasus (Svoboda).
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10:25Zelensky Rejects Putin's Victory Day Truce Offer

The newspapers report extensively on Zelensky rejecting Putin's proposed three-day truce for Victory Day celebrations (Kommersant, NTV). Military developments dominate coverage with the Ministry of Defense revealing the number of Ukrainian drones shot down in 24 hours (Lenta, Vesti), reporting strikes on Ukrainian ammunition factories (Rossiyskaya Gazeta), and describing overnight attacks on Crimea (RBC). A major power outage has left thousands without electricity in Moscow suburbs for a second day (Moscow Times). Former president Medvedev threatened consequences if Kyiv attacks Moscow on Victory Day (TASS). Meanwhile, the US approved an F-16 support package for Ukraine (RT).
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12:01Zelensky Threatens Foreign Leaders Attending Moscow Victory Parade

The newspapers report extensively on tensions surrounding Victory Day celebrations. Multiple sources cover Zelensky's rejection of Putin's proposed three-day truce, with Zelensky warning foreign leaders against attending Moscow's parade (Izvestia, Lenta, Moscow Times, RT, RIA Novosti). Russian officials threaten retaliation, with Medvedev suggesting Ukraine might not see May 10 if they provoke Russia (Vesti). Military updates include Russia's Black Sea Fleet destroying 23 Ukrainian maritime drones (Kommersant) and Russia promising retribution for the deaths of Russian journalists in Ukraine (Izvestia). In economic news, eight OPEC+ countries will increase oil production by 411,000 barrels per day in June (Interfax).
12:08
RIA Novosti

Целью предложенного перемирия была проверка готовности Киева к миру, заявили в Кремле

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13:57Kremlin Tests Ukraine's Peace Readiness With Victory Day Truce

The newspapers report extensively on the Kremlin's position regarding the proposed May 9 truce with Ukraine. Multiple sources quote Kremlin spokesman Peskov stating that Russia's offer of a ceasefire is meant to test Kyiv's readiness for peace (Kommersant, RBC, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti, TASS, Vesti). The Kremlin expects concrete de-escalation actions from Ukraine (Izvestia). Russian officials strongly condemned Zelensky's warning to world leaders about potential danger in Moscow on Victory Day, calling it inappropriate (Lenta). In military developments, Ukraine reportedly shot down a Russian Su-30 fighter jet over the Black Sea (Moscow Times). International tensions are also noted, with Pakistan launching a missile deterrent system amid India tensions (RT).
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RIA Novosti

Страны ОПЕК+ договорились увеличить добычу нефти на 411 тысяч баррелей в сутки

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16:07Kremlin Tests Ukraine With Peace Offer While OPEC+ Boosts Oil Production

The newspapers report extensively on Russia's proposed ceasefire to Ukraine around Victory Day celebrations, with the Kremlin framing it as a test of Kyiv's peace readiness (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RT). British intelligence claims Russian army losses in Ukraine approach one million personnel (Moscow Times). In international news, Trump is reportedly planning a Gulf summit in Riyadh (Kommersant), OPEC+ agreed to increase oil production by 411,000 barrels daily (RIA Novosti, Interfax), and Russian-Indian foreign ministers discussed escalating India-Pakistan tensions (Vesti). Unusual coverage includes CIA declassified information about alleged alien bases on Earth (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
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RIA Novosti

ВС России уничтожили два безэкипажных катера ВСУ в Черном море

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18:24Russia Thwarts Ukrainian Naval and Aerial Attacks

The newspapers report extensively on ongoing military confrontations, with multiple sources covering Russia's destruction of Ukrainian unmanned vessels in the Black Sea (Izvestia, RIA Novosti) and drones over Murmansk region (Lenta, Vesti). Several outlets report damage from Ukrainian drone attacks on Novorossiysk, with at least 95 apartments damaged (Kommersant). Russian sources claim Kadyrov's "Akhmat" special forces prevented Ukrainian forces from infiltrating Kursk region (RBC, TASS). On the diplomatic front, Russia is urging India and Pakistan to resolve tensions through diplomatic means (RT).
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20:36
RIA Novosti

ВСУ обстреляли село в Белгородской области, есть пострадавшие

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23:05Ukraine-Russia Tensions Escalate With Belgorod Shelling

The newspapers report on several Ukraine-related developments. Ukrainian provocateurs allegedly attempted to disrupt the "Immortal Regiment" event in Washington (Izvestia). Russian sources claim Ukrainian forces shelled a village in Belgorod region, causing casualties (RIA Novosti). Military confrontations continue with reports of drone attacks in various regions (Lenta, Kommersant). Diplomatic tensions persist as Zelensky rejected Putin's proposed Victory Day ceasefire (NTV, Moscow Times). Internationally, the Mexican president responded to Trump's proposal to deploy troops at their border (RBC), and Pakistan's ambassador to Russia warned of using "full spectrum power" if attacked by India (RT).
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RIA Novosti

ВСУ за неделю применили более 70 БПЛА для ударов по Курской области

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