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07.04.2025

07.04.2025Day Ovechkin's Hockey Glory Masked Economic Storm

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 07.04.2025.

It displays 161 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

07.04.2025Day Ovechkin's Hockey Glory Masked Economic Storm
Alexander Ovechkin's record-breaking 895th NHL goal dominated Russian media throughout the day, with Putin personally congratulating him. This sports triumph overshadowed escalating economic turmoil as Russian oil prices plummeted 25% below budget projections. Markets crashed globally following Trump's tariff announcements, with American indices falling 2-3%.

Military claims continued with reports of Ukrainian forces losing $2.7 billion worth of NATO equipment in Kursk region. Peace negotiations gained visibility as Peskov stated Putin supports a ceasefire in Ukraine while demanding guarantees from Kyiv. Russian sovereign fund chief Kirill Dmitriev emerged as a key diplomatic backchannel following his recent US visit.

Trump further escalated trade tensions by threatening China with 50% tariffs if Beijing enacted countermeasures, while the European Commission proposed retaliatory 25% tariffs on US goods. By evening, Trump announced direct negotiations with Iran on a nuclear deal.
07.04.2025
00:14
RIA Novosti

ВСУ потеряли в Курской области технику НАТО на 2,7 миллиарда долларов

00:14

00:16Ovechkin Shatters NHL Goal Record

The newspapers are dominated by Russian hockey star Alexander Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal record with his 895th goal (Interfax, Kommersant, Lenta, Moscow Times English, Izvestia, NTV). Several sources mention Russians abroad returning home in large numbers, with 180,000 people reportedly contacting the "Way Home" organization for repatriation assistance (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Military news includes claims that Ukrainian forces lost $2.7 billion worth of NATO equipment in Kursk region (RIA Novosti). International coverage reports on American views on Ukraine and NATO becoming sharply divided (RBC) and thousands joining a Paris rally supporting Marine Le Pen (RT).
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01:26
04:20
RIA Novosti

Над территорией России за ночь сбили 19 беспилотников

04:20
04:28
RIA Novosti

Силы ПВО сбили за ночь 19 беспилотников

04:28
05:00

05:34Russian Air Defense Intercepts 19 Ukrainian Drones Overnight

The newspapers extensively report on Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia overnight. Multiple sources (Lenta, NTV, RIA Novosti, TASS) state that Russian air defense systems intercepted 19 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory and the Azov Sea. Military news continues to dominate with details of these interceptions provided by the Ministry of Defense (Minobороны). In non-military news, Moscow Times reports a Telegram channel run by security forces called "VChK-OGPU" has disappeared after being labeled a "foreign agent." The tax service (FNS) reports a reduction in the number of foreign companies owned by Russians (RBC). Sports coverage continues celebrating Ovechkin's NHL record-breaking achievement (Vesti, Interfax, Izvestia, Kommersant).
06:21
07:28
RIA Novosti

Российские военные продвинулись в окрестностях Дзержинска в ДНР

07:28
07:45
07:54

07:56Ovechkin Smashes NHL Scoring Record

The newspapers extensively report on Alexander Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record with his 895th goal, a milestone widely celebrated across Russian media (Interfax, Kommersant, Izvestia, NTV, Moscow Times English, Lenta). Military updates continue with reported Russian advancements near Dzerzhinsk in the DPR and Chasov Yar despite Ukrainian counterattacks (RIA Novosti, Vesti, Pushilin). International news includes Trump condemning Ukraine "bombings" (Lenta) and a US Democrat calling for Trump's impeachment (RT). Domestic security news mentions 15 people detained in Russia for operating communication nodes used for number spoofing (TASS).
08:02
08:28
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10:02
RIA Novosti

В Кремле связали скачки цен на нефть с американскими пошлинами

10:02

10:04Putin Congratulates Ovechkin On Record NHL Achievement

The newspapers are dominated by Alexander Ovechkin breaking the "eternal" NHL goal-scoring record, with President Putin personally congratulating him (Interfax, Izvestia, NTV, Vesti). International tensions continue with reports of Trump condemning Ukraine bombings and calling for Russia to stop them (Lenta), while the EU plans to create a fund for weapons procurement in preparation for possible Russian aggression (Moscow Times). Other significant news includes the Kremlin linking oil price fluctuations to American tariffs (RIA Novosti), oil prices hitting a four-year low (RT), and Peskov stating Putin supports a ceasefire in Ukraine (TASS).
10:11
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12:03
12:12

12:39Russia's Sovereign Fund Chief Emerges As Ukraine Peace Broker

The newspapers report extensively on peace talks with Ukraine, where Putin supports a ceasefire but demands guarantees from Kyiv (RT, Svoboda). A key figure in these talks is Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund, who recently visited the US as an investment envoy and diplomatic backchannel (Moscow Times English, Svoboda). In domestic policy, Putin signed a law banning advertising on "undesirable organizations" resources (Interfax, TASS). Military operations continue with Russia striking a Ukrainian hotel housing mercenaries with an Iskander missile (Lenta). Global markets crashed following Donald Trump's tariff announcements (RBC).
12:46
RIA Novosti

Путин подписал закон о запрете рекламы на нежелательных ресурсах

12:46
12:55
13:12
14:11
14:19
14:19
RIA Novosti

Американские фондовые индексы начали неделю падением на 2-3 процента на фоне новых пошлин

14:19

14:21Russian Oil Price Plummets Below Budget Projections

The newspapers report extensively on economic turbulence with Russian oil prices falling 25% below budgeted levels (Moscow Times) while American and global markets crash 2-3% following Trump's new tariffs (RBC, RIA Novosti), which China calls "economic bullying" (RT). Military coverage continues with reports of Ukrainian forces allegedly shelling a hospital in Zaporizhzhia region (Izvestia). Media censorship tightens as Putin banned advertising on "extremist" and "undesirable" organization websites (Kommersant, Interfax). The publisher of independent outlet Mediazona was arrested in absentia for treason (TASS). Meanwhile, many Russians abroad are reportedly returning home en masse, with 180,000 contacting a repatriation organization (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
14:28
RIA Novosti

Американские фондовые индексы открыли неделю падением после введения новых пошлин

14:28
14:28
14:36
RIA Novosti

ЕС в два этапа введет контрмеры против американских пошлин

14:36
14:54
RIA Novosti

ЕС введет контрмеры против американских пошлин в два этапа

14:54
15:29
15:46
RIA Novosti

Трамп потребовал, чтобы Китай отказался от ответных мер под угрозой новых пошлин

15:46
16:03
RIA Novosti

Группировка "Север" блокировала пути движения ВСУ на участках у Горналя в Курской области

16:03

16:39Trump Threatens China With 50% Tariffs

The newspapers report extensively on Trump threatening China with 50% tariffs if Beijing doesn't abandon countermeasures (Kommersant, RBC). Ukraine's economic situation is described as concerning, with media discussing the risk of stagflation (Lenta, Vesti). Hockey player Alexander Ovechkin's NHL scoring record continues to generate coverage, with Russian sources highlighting how Western media allegedly politicized his achievement due to "Kremlin connections" (NTV, Svoboda). In the ongoing conflict, Russia claims its "North" group blocked Ukrainian troop movements near Gornalya in Kursk region (RIA Novosti), while the Kremlin responded to accusations about civilian casualties in Krivoy Rog by stating it only strikes military targets (RT).
16:53
17:19
RIA Novosti

Путин по телефону поблагодарил Лукашенко за задержание в Белоруссии взрывчатки, которую везли в Россию

17:19
18:18
RIA Novosti

ВСУ направили наемников из Колумбии на границу Курской и Сумской областей

18:18
18:26

19:03European Commission Proposes 25% Tariffs On US Goods

The newspapers report on Putin and Lukashenko discussing security service cooperation (NTV), while Foreign Minister Lavrov claims the Euro-Atlantic security concept is in crisis (Vesti). Military news includes allegations that Ukrainian forces deployed Colombian mercenaries near the Kursk-Sumy border (RIA Novosti). Economic tensions continue with the European Commission proposing 25% tariffs on US goods (RBC). Russian media celebrates hockey player Ovechkin's scoring record as having "important political message" (RT), while the Russian embassy refuted British media claims about threats to underwater communications (TASS). A severe storm hit Siberia with reports of inadequate emergency response (Svoboda).
19:17
19:52
RIA Novosti

Трамп заявил о прямых переговорах с Ираном и анонсировал встречу "почти на высшем уровне"

19:52
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21:09
21:42
RIA Novosti

Глава Минфина США допустил снижение пошлин на импортные товары

21:42

21:44Trump Escalates Trade War With EU

The newspapers extensively cover Trump's trade confrontation with the EU, reporting his criticism that European concessions are insufficient (Izvestia), his claim that the EU was created to harm US trade (RBC), and that tariffs will help repay US debt (NTV). Meanwhile, the EU threatens to use "every tool" against US tariffs affecting 70% of their exports (RT). On Ukraine, Russian media reports discuss potential Kyiv capitulation (Lenta), US Congress suggestions that Ukraine cede territory to Russia and vote against Zelensky (Moscow Times), and civilian casualties from Ukrainian drone strikes (Vesti). Trump also announced direct negotiations with Iran (Kommersant), while the WHO head warned a new pandemic is inevitable (TASS).
23:06
23:41
RIA Novosti

Глава МИД Ирана подтвердил встречу с делегацией США в Омане

23:41