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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 04.08.2025.
It displays 166 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
04.08.2025 ⇢ Missile Limits Abandoned
⌨The day's headlines first concentrated on the impending visit of Special Envoy Witkoff to Moscow, with President Trump confirming his arrival on August 6-7, and his statements on US submarine deployments near Russia, prompting the Kremlin to call for caution on nuclear rhetoric. Concurrently, Russian air defenses reported neutralizing 61 Ukrainian drones overnight across various regions. A new domestic focus emerged with a counter-terrorism operation in Kabardino-Balkaria, where militants were liquidated. The trial for the Crocus City Hall terror attack commenced, with perpetrators reportedly admitting guilt. Later in the afternoon, a significant policy shift emerged as the Foreign Ministry declared Russia no longer adheres to self-imposed restrictions on ground-based intermediate-range missiles, a move later characterized by Medvedev as a "new reality." Diplomatic activity continued with President Putin's phone call to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, and reports of potential Putin-Zelensky talks once expert preparations conclude. International economic friction also featured, with Trump threatening India with tariffs over Russian oil imports, which India subsequently defended.
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The Brazilian leader accused Washington of economic blackmail and vowed to defend national sovereignty
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RIA Novosti
Уиткофф приедет в Россию в среду или четверг, заявил Трамп
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RIA Novosti
Уиткофф приедет в Россию 6-7 августа, заявил Трамп
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03:16⇢Whitkoff's Moscow Sojourn
⌨The newspapers report on the impending visit of Whitkoff to Russia, with President Trump confirming his arrival on August 6-7 (Interfax.ru, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, Vesti). Russian media also carries claims of the Armed Forces advancing in the LPR (TASS). Additionally, commentary on international relations includes Brazil's President Lula accusing the US of staging a coup (RT), and continued attention to the OPEC+ oil production increase benefiting Russia (The Moscow Times, Rossiyskaya Gazeta).
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RIA Novosti
ПВО ночью уничтожила 61 беспилотник ВСУ
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Сергей Степашин объяснил, почему Путин ответил Трампу именно на Валааме
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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06:17⇢Envoy's Fifth Moscow Mission
⌨Russian media continues to focus on the diplomatic engagement surrounding President Trump's ultimatum, with reports on a fifth special envoy visit to Moscow ahead of its expiry and Trump's comments on post-ultimatum scenarios (The Moscow Times, RBC.ru, Lenta.ru). President Putin's strategic choice of location for his response to Trump is also featured (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Separately, Russian air defenses successfully neutralized 61 Ukrainian drones across various regions overnight (Izvestia, NTV.ru, RIA Novosti).
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Radio Liberty
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The Moscow Times (English)
The U.S. president, who has called on Russia to end its war on Ukraine by Friday, said authorities in Moscow had asked to meet with Witkoff. 2
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RIA Novosti
Правительство выделит дополнительные средства регионам, граничащим с Украиной
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The bloc’s economy is weakening due to reduced cooperation with Russia, Deputy Foreign Minister Aleksandr Grushko has said
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08:46⇢Envoy's Arrival, Submarine Presence
⌨Russian media continues to focus on diplomatic exchanges surrounding President Trump's ultimatum, with reports on Special Envoy Witkoff's impending visit to Moscow and Trump's statements about US submarine deployments near Russia (Interfax.ru, The Moscow Times, Komsomolskaya Pravda). Concurrently, a new prominent topic is a counter-terrorism operation in Kabardino-Balkaria, where militants were liquidated (Kommersant, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Vesti). Additionally, reports persist of Russian air defenses neutralizing Ukrainian drones (Izvestia, NTV.ru).
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The bloc’s economy is weakening due to reduced cooperation with Russia, Deputy Foreign Minister Aleksandr Grushko has said
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The Moscow Times
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RIA Novosti
В Кремле ответили на слова Трампа о ядерном оружии
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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10:26⇢Kremlin on Nuclear Rhetoric
⌨Russian media largely focuses on the Kremlin's response to President Trump's recent statements. Papers highlight the Kremlin's call for caution regarding nuclear rhetoric (Kommersant, RBC.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti). Concurrently, there is continued attention on the diplomatic front, with reports of a potential meeting between President Putin and Special Envoy Witkoff this week (Izvestia, TASS, The Moscow Times). Separately, military reports detail Ukrainian drone attacks on Chasov Yar and Russian strikes on Ukrainian airfields (Lenta.ru, NTV.ru).
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RIA Novosti
Путин принял Пушилина с докладом
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RIA Novosti
"Нашли выход". Координатор подполья рассказал о неожиданном решении Киева
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The Moscow Times (English)
Feature Demina is one of a new generation of Indigenous artists from Russia who challenge the Moscow-imposed, “museumified” canons of Indigenous art. 7
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A top-level summit can only take place once the necessary preparation is done by experts, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
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12:23⇢Kremlin Hints at Zelensky Talks
⌨Russian media continues to highlight ongoing diplomatic discussions regarding the Ukraine conflict, noting the Kremlin's openness to a potential Putin-Zelensky meeting once expert preparations are complete (RT, Vesti). Concurrently, reports feature accusations against Western intelligence regarding planned ecological sabotage (Rossiyskaya Gazeta) and US claims about India's oil purchases supporting Russia's war effort (The Moscow Times).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
СВР: Лондон готовит два сценария провокаций против танкеров с российской нефтью
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The Moscow Times
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RIA Novosti
Путин провел телефонный разговор с Нетаньяху
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14:58⇢Putin-Netanyahu Phone Call
⌨Russian media currently highlights President Putin's telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, widely reported across multiple outlets (Izvestia, Kommersant, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, TASS, Vesti). Concurrently, the trial related to the Crocus City Hall terror attack has commenced, with perpetrators reportedly admitting guilt (Interfax.ru, Lenta.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Diplomatic discussions continue, with the Kremlin reiterating its readiness for a meeting between Putin and Zelensky following expert preparation (NTV.ru, RT).
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The terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall last spring killed 149 people and injured hundreds more
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RIA Novosti
Россия больше не считает себя связанной ограничениями по РСМД, заявил МИД
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16:43⇢Missile Moratorium Ends
⌨Russian media prominently reports the Foreign Ministry's declaration that Russia no longer adheres to self-imposed restrictions on ground-based intermediate-range missiles (Interfax.ru, Kommersant, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, TASS). This signals a significant shift in arms control policy. Concurrently, the trial for the Crocus City Hall terror attack continues with suspects pleading guilty (RT, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Reports also detail Ukrainian attempts to break through the border (Lenta.ru) and drone strikes on Rosneft refineries (The Moscow Times).
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The bloc’s former top diplomat has joined a chorus of officials slamming a deal brokered by the European Commission president
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The soldiers destroyed a total of six unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) targeting a freight train, an RT journalist has learned
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Гордон будет защищать Елену Товстик, у которой Диброва увела мужа-миллиардера
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
СВР: Лондон готовит два сценария провокаций против танкеров с российской нефтью
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The spirit of Helsinki is gone, and so is the old idea of European security
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20:09⇢New Missile Reality Dawns
⌨Russian media continues to highlight the Foreign Ministry's declaration that Russia no longer adheres to self-imposed restrictions on ground-based intermediate-range missiles (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS, Vesti, Interfax.ru, RIA Novosti), with Medvedev calling it a 'new reality.' Concurrently, major outlets report India's strong defense of its Russian oil imports against Western criticism, including accusations from the US and Trump (Izvestia, Kommersant, RBC.ru).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Полковник Баранец: «Герани» стали одним из самых эффективных вооружений СВО
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