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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 04.03.2025.
It displays 164 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
04.03.2025 ⇢ Day Aid Froze While Peace Stirred
⌨Russian media extensively covered the US military aid suspension to Ukraine, evolving from initial reports through multiple confirmations and analyses. Morning coverage emphasized immediate tactical implications, while by afternoon, focus shifted to diplomatic consequences.
The Kremlin's messaging evolved from cautious observation to explicit framing of the aid freeze as a path to negotiations. Reports emerged of Poland's main weapons transit hub closing and the EU suspending new aid package development. By evening, coverage expanded to include Trump requesting Putin's mediation in Iran nuclear talks.
Technical disruptions marked the day's background: Druzhba pipeline oil flow to Czech Republic stopped, while Russian sources reported Ukrainian drone strikes across southern regions. Putin appointed Dronov as Novgorod's acting governor and met Myanmar's premier, maintaining routine domestic governance amid international developments.
The Kremlin's messaging evolved from cautious observation to explicit framing of the aid freeze as a path to negotiations. Reports emerged of Poland's main weapons transit hub closing and the EU suspending new aid package development. By evening, coverage expanded to include Trump requesting Putin's mediation in Iran nuclear talks.
Technical disruptions marked the day's background: Druzhba pipeline oil flow to Czech Republic stopped, while Russian sources reported Ukrainian drone strikes across southern regions. Putin appointed Dronov as Novgorod's acting governor and met Myanmar's premier, maintaining routine domestic governance amid international developments.
04.03.2025
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RIA Novosti
США приостанавливают всю военную помощь Украине
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RIA Novosti
США приостанавливают всю военную помощь Киеву
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00:44⇢Military Aid to Ukraine Halts
⌨Russian newspapers report extensively on the US suspending military aid to Ukraine (Interfax, RBC, RIA, TASS). This development coincides with reports that the White House is considering lifting some Russian sanctions (Lenta, Moscow Times). In cultural news, Russian media covers actor Yura Borisov's Oscar nomination reception back home (Moscow Times), while domestic reports note confectionery manufacturers raising prices (Kommersant).
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The US president will play a “decisive” role in achieving a ceasefire with Russia, the Verkhovna Rada said
01:50
02:04
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Адвокат Жмурко: Изъятие дачного участка будет использоваться в крайнем случае
02:04
02:33
RIA Novosti
Вэнс назвал условием возвращения Зеленского в Белый дом согласие на переговоры
02:33
04:24
The clash between the leaders in the White House had been “manufactured” by the US, Friedrich Merz has claimed
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RIA Novosti
БПЛА атаковали промпредприятие в Сызрани
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05:08
RIA Novosti
Вэнс назвал согласие на переговоры условием возвращения Зеленского в Белый дом
05:08
05:10⇢Military Aid Freeze Turns Permanent
⌨Russian newspapers extensively report on the White House confirming suspension of military aid to Ukraine (Kommersant, NTV, Interfax, RBC). Several outlets quote US Senator Vance stating America won't "eternally finance" Ukraine operations and demanding negotiations as condition for Zelensky's White House return (Lenta, RIA). German chancellor-designate Merz claims Trump "manufactured" his clash with Zelensky (RT). In domestic news, new regulations for garden plot owners are introduced (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
05:23
The Moscow Times
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06:23
RIA Novosti
Приостановка военной помощи США Украине касается оружия, находящегося в Европе, пишет New York Post
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Radio Liberty
06:30
06:45
RIA Novosti
Приостановка военной помощи США Украине касается и оружия, находящегося в Европе, пишет New York Post
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07:08
The Moscow Times (English)
Any disruption in the flow of U.S. arms to the front line would rapidly weaken Ukraine's chance of beating back Russia's invasion. 3
07:08
07:08
The curbs on Russian media levied under former President Joe Biden are unconstitutional, Ben Swann has argued
07:08
07:31
RIA Novosti
ВСУ ощутят последствия приостановки помощи от США уже через несколько дней, сообщает CNN
07:31
07:32⇢Aid Freeze Impact Hours Away
⌨Russian newspapers heavily report on Trump's suspension of military aid to Ukraine (Moscow Times, Lenta, RBC, RIA, Interfax, NTV). New developments include CNN's analysis of how quickly this will impact Ukrainian forces (RBC, RIA) and coverage of EU-Kyiv negotiations for alternative support (Svoboda). In domestic news, Russian media reports on the arrest of a citizen in Voronezh for allegedly sharing military information with Ukraine (TASS, Vesti), while Economy Minister Reshetnikov notes signs of economic cooling (Interfax).
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
07:47
08:33
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Полковник Баранец рассказал о последствиях остановки Трампом помощи Украине
08:33
08:33
RIA Novosti
Евросоюз приостановил разработку пакета военной помощи Украине, пишет Politico
08:33
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08:56
RIA Novosti
Глава ЕК предложила странам Евросоюза новый механизм военной помощи Украине
08:56
09:19
RIA Novosti
Прекращение поставок оружия от США может побудить Украину к мирному урегулированию, заявили в Кремле
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09:41
The Moscow Times (English)
Russia’s Defense Ministry said it downed 18 drones overnight across six regions, including Rostov and Samara. 1
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09:41
Rossiyskaya Gazeta
09:41
09:44⇢Kremlin Sees Peace in Aid Freeze
⌨Russian newspapers heavily focus on Trump's military aid suspension to Ukraine, with new developments including Kremlin's response (RBC, RIA, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS). Peskov suggests the aid halt could push Ukraine toward peace talks. CNN reports via multiple Russian outlets that EU analysts predict Ukraine can only hold until summer without US support (Kommersant, Vesti). Separately, Ukrainian drones reportedly struck Russian oil facilities across six regions (Moscow Times).
09:48
RIA Novosti
Прекращение поставок оружия от США может побудить Украину к мирному урегулированию, считают в Кремле
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09:48
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10:26
The possibility of a US-brokered ceasefire with Russia has fueled demand for housing, a report has said
10:26
11:02
The Lancet attack purportedly place in Ukraine’s Kharkov Region
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The Moscow Times (English)
Still, Vladimir Putin's top spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia would wait to "see how the situation on the ground evolves." 2
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
11:19
11:35
The Lancet attack purportedly place in Ukraine’s Kharkov Region
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11:58
RIA Novosti
На польско-украинской границе прекратилась передача ВСУ американского оружия
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Lenta.ru
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12:13
RIA Novosti
В Польше прекратил работу главный хаб, через который шли поставки оружия из США на Украину
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12:14⇢Kremlin Embraces Aid Freeze While EU Plans Rearmament
⌨Russian newspapers report on several new developments regarding the US military aid suspension to Ukraine. The Kremlin calls the pause "the best step toward peace" while noting they'll monitor ground developments (Moscow Times). Von der Leyen proposes an €800B EU rearmament plan (NTV), as Poland's main US weapons transit hub to Ukraine reportedly closes (RIA). Meanwhile, Bloomberg reports Russia agreed to mediate between US and Iran (RBC).
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12:59
The Moscow Times (English)
Experts told MT that disruption in the flow of U.S. weapons will weaken Kyiv but warned against exaggerating the move's impact on the front. 3
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Alexander Stubb has compared the recent falling out between the US and Ukrainian leaders to a marital dispute
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Автоэксперт Шапарин оценил идею запрета камер-треног на дорогах
13:44
13:51
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Полковник Баранец рассказал о последствиях остановки Трампом помощи Украине
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13:59
RIA Novosti
В Чехию перестала поступать нефть по "Дружбе"
13:59
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14:17⇢Czech Oil Pipeline Goes Dry As Trump Courts Putin
⌨Russian newspapers report extensively on Trump's military aid suspension to Ukraine, with new details emerging: Colonel Baranets discusses consequences (Komsomolskaya Pravda), while experts predict front will hold despite challenges (Moscow Times). Multiple sources report Czech Republic stopped receiving oil through Druzhba pipeline (Interfax, RIA, Vesti). Trump reportedly asked Putin to mediate nuclear talks with Iran (Moscow Times, Bloomberg via RBC).
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Beijing has introduced levies on American goods in response to Washington’s placed on Chinese products
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14:52
RIA Novosti
Премьер Мьянмы поблагодарил Путина за поддержку на международной арене
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RIA Novosti
Путин высоко оценил потенциал развития отношений между Россией и Мьянмой
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RIA Novosti
"До конца марта". Тревожный прогноз Путина начинает сбываться
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RIA Novosti
Путин высоко оценил потенциал развития отношений между Россией и Мьянмой
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The step is necessary to improve US-Russia relations, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
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15:39⇢Kremlin Trades Aid Freeze For Peace Talks
⌨Russian newspapers focus heavily on the Kremlin's response to US aid suspension. Peskov suggests the halt could push Ukraine toward negotiations (TASS, Vesti) and calls for lifting sanctions to improve US-Russia relations (RT). Meanwhile, Putin meets Myanmar's PM in Moscow, emphasizing potential for bilateral relations (Kommersant, RIA). The Finance Ministry warns of possible budget deficit if oil prices drop to $60/barrel in 2025 (Interfax).
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RIA Novosti
Вэнс призвал Киев сделать реальные шаги для урегулирования
15:45
15:53
Rossiyskaya Gazeta
15:53
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16:24
The Moscow Times (English)
Moscow fears Trump may lose interest in a rapprochement deal with Putin if Washington stops engaging with Kyiv, sources told The Moscow Times. 4
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More bodies of civilians have reportedly been discovered in a recently liberated village in Russia’s Kursk Region
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17:12
RIA Novosti
Путин рассказал о планах по сотрудничеству России и Мьянмы
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The US freezing military assistance to Kiev would be a great contribution to peace, Russian spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
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17:21⇢Kremlin's Grand Bargain Wobbles
⌨Russian newspapers focus on new developments in the Trump-Zelensky tension. Moscow Times reports Kremlin concerns that their conflict could harm potential US-Russia agreements. Multiple sources cover Zelensky's peace proposal steps (Lenta, Vesti) while Ukrainian media discusses potential impeachment proceedings (NTV). RT and Moscow Times highlight Kremlin's positive response to Trump's aid freeze. Separately, Putin meets Myanmar's PM to discuss cooperation (RIA, Rossiyskaya Gazeta).
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18:31
The about-face comes one day after reports of Donald Trump freezing military aid to Kiev
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19:39
President Donald Trump has ramped up sanctions on Tehran, but also shown interest in a deal on its nuclear program
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20:14⇢Dronov Takes Novgorod While Iran Talks Brew
⌨Russian newspapers report on two main developments: Putin's appointment of Dronov as acting governor of Novgorod Oblast (Izvestia, RBC, TASS) and ongoing US-Russia diplomatic moves. The latter includes planned Iran talks (RT) and Zelensky's appeal to Trump following their White House dispute (Lenta). Russia has also presented a draft UN resolution for WWII's 80th anniversary (Rossiyskaya Gazeta).
20:21
RIA Novosti
Лавров назвал поведение Зеленского после заморозки помощи США непредсказуемым
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21:31
President Donald Trump has ramped up sanctions on Tehran, but also shown interest in a deal on its nuclear program
21:31
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The Ukrainian leader has claimed Kiev is ready for an immediate ceasefire with Moscow
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RIA Novosti
В пригороде Махачкалы объявили режим КТО
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22:53
RIA Novosti
В пригороде Махачкалы блокировали боевиков, открывших стрельбу по полицейским
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23:47
America’s 25% levies on Canadian goods are unjustified, the prime minister said
23:47