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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 07.05.2025.
It displays 197 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
07.05.2025 ⇢ Day India-Pakistan War Erupts While Drones Paralyze Russian Airspace
⌨Russia experienced its largest Ukrainian drone attack since the conflict began, with military claiming 524 drones shot down. The barrage paralyzed air traffic across the country, stranding over 60,000 passengers as major airports closed. Mobile communications, internet, and banking services faced disruptions in Moscow and other regions.
The India-Pakistan conflict escalated dramatically with Indian "Operation Sindur" airstrikes killing 26-70 people in Pakistan. Pakistan's military received "freedom of action" for counterstrikes as Russia urged restraint.
Despite the security threats, Putin's diplomatic agenda advanced with the signing of a strategic partnership with Venezuela's Maduro and meetings with Cuba's and Mongolia's presidents. Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow while Azerbaijan's President Aliyev canceled his Victory Day attendance.
By evening, Putin's three-day Victory Day ceasefire officially began, though Ukrainian drones continued targeting Moscow with at least 12 intercepted throughout the day.
The India-Pakistan conflict escalated dramatically with Indian "Operation Sindur" airstrikes killing 26-70 people in Pakistan. Pakistan's military received "freedom of action" for counterstrikes as Russia urged restraint.
Despite the security threats, Putin's diplomatic agenda advanced with the signing of a strategic partnership with Venezuela's Maduro and meetings with Cuba's and Mongolia's presidents. Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow while Azerbaijan's President Aliyev canceled his Victory Day attendance.
By evening, Putin's three-day Victory Day ceasefire officially began, though Ukrainian drones continued targeting Moscow with at least 12 intercepted throughout the day.
07.05.2025
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01:24⇢India-Pakistan Exchange Airstrikes
⌨The newspapers extensively report on escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, with India launching airstrikes against Pakistan as part of "Operation Sindur" (Interfax, Kommersant, Lenta, Moscow Times, RBC, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS). Pakistan's Prime Minister has called this an "act of war" and responded with counterstrikes (RBC, Lenta, TASS). Domestically, Russian air defenses shot down seven drones heading toward Moscow (NTV). Other headlines note phone scammers targeting Russian pensioners ahead of Victory Day celebrations (Komsomolskaya Pravda), continued fighting in Belgorod region (RIA Novosti), and Israel's airstrikes disabling Yemen's main airport following a Houthi missile attack (RT).
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RIA Novosti
Перешедший на сторону России боец рассказал о подготовке ВСУ в Британии
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RIA Novosti
Индия провела операцию "Синдур" против террористов в Пакистане
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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An F/A-18 reportedly fell overboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman in the Red Sea – the second in just over a week
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RIA Novosti
Индия начала операцию "Синдур" против террористов в Пакистане
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RIA Novosti
Перешедший на сторону России боец рассказал о подготовке ВСУ в Британии
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Грамотное управление экономикой позволило СССР победить Германию
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RIA Novosti
Захарова: отношения Москвы и Берлина разрушены практически до основания
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RIA Novosti
"Парад суверенов". Евросоюз впал в истерику от происходящего в Москве
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RIA Novosti
Пакистан заявил о 24 погибших после ударов индийской армии
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RIA Novosti
"Парад суверенов". Евросоюз впал в истерику от происходящего в Москве
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05:33⇢Pakistan Death Toll From Indian Airstrikes Reaches 26
⌨The newspapers extensively report on escalating India-Pakistan tensions, with Pakistan's death toll from Indian airstrikes rising to 26 (TASS, Reuters) and 10 more killed in Jammu and Kashmir (Vesti). The Ukraine conflict continues with reports of a new Ukrainian offensive in Kursk region (Lenta) and three Ukrainian drones destroyed near Yaroslavl (NTV). Victory Day-related content includes an economic analysis of how Soviet management outperformed German industry during WWII (Komsomolskaya Pravda). International coverage notes a US F/A-18 jet reportedly lost off Yemen (RT) and the European Union's alleged "hysteria" over a "parade of sovereigns" in Moscow (RIA Novosti).
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RIA Novosti
При ударах Индии по Пакистану погибли по меньшей мере 70 человек, сообщил источник
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The Moscow Times (English)
Soldiers from 13 foreign countries, including China and Vietnam, will also march on Red Square during the May 9 parade. 1
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08:03⇢Pakistan Reports Dozens Dead After Indian Airstrikes
⌨The newspapers extensively report on escalating India-Pakistan tensions. Pakistan reports 26-70 civilian casualties from Indian strikes (Interfax, RIA Novosti), while India justifies attacks as preventing terrorism (TASS, RBC). Russia's Foreign Ministry expresses concern over the confrontation (Izvestia). Pakistan's Defense Minister indicates readiness to end the conflict with India's agreement (Moscow Times). Domestically, Putin has reportedly ordered target selection for "Oreshnik" missiles in Kyiv (Lenta), while 29 foreign leaders are expected at Victory Day celebrations with soldiers from 13 countries participating (Moscow Times). Thousands of travelers are reportedly stranded in Russian airports (NTV).
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The Moscow Times (English)
Transportation authorities in Siberia said more than 4,000 passengers were stranded at airports in 10 cities amid the overnight attacks. 1
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Days before India’s ‘Operation Sindoor,’ Islamabad suspended the 1972 agreement with New Delhi that aimed to establish lasting peace between the two neighbors
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India has attacked alleged terrorist facilities in Pakistan, prompting the Russian Foreign Ministry to urge deescalation
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Moscow has called for de-escalation after New Delhi attacked alleged terrorist facilities in Kashmir
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RIA Novosti
Во время операции "Синдур" в Пакистане погибли 70 человек, утверждают индийские СМИ
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RIA Novosti
Во время операции "Синдур" в Пакистане погибли 70 человек, пишут индийские СМИ
09:30
09:31⇢Ukrainian Drones Paralyze Russian Airports
⌨The newspapers extensively report on transportation disruptions in Russia, with Ukrainian drone attacks stranding thousands of passengers at airports across Siberia (Moscow Times). Banking and payment systems face possible outages in Moscow (Interfax, RBC). Multiple sources report threats of Russia using "Oreshnik" missiles against Kyiv if "provocations" occur during Victory Day celebrations (Lenta, NTV). The FSB claims to have prevented a terrorist attack at a T-34 tank monument in Kakhovka (TASS, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). The India-Pakistan conflict continues being reported (RT, RIA Novosti), with Russia urging restraint. Putin is reportedly seeking to convince China's Xi Jinping to build a second gas pipeline (Moscow Times).
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09:47
The Moscow Times (English)
Feature Volunteers are leading the fight against one of the worst environmental disasters in recent history. The authorities aren't thrilled. 5
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RIA Novosti
В Кремле призвали с пониманием относиться к ограничениям в работе связи
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Разработчик БПЛА Товчак объяснил, сможет ли Украина атаковать парад Победы
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The truce proposed by Russian president Vladimir Putin “remains in force,” his spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
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11:00⇢Record Drone Barrage Prompts Victory Day Security Measures
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Ukraine's drone attacks against Russia, described as the most massive since the start of the conflict with nearly 500 drones and missiles (Lenta). Coverage focuses on defense preparations for the upcoming Victory Day celebrations, with Peskov stating Russian forces are ensuring celebrations proceed safely (TASS, Komsomolskaya Pravda). Mobile communication restrictions are being implemented in Moscow during holidays due to "dangerous neighborhood" (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti). Other stories include Chinese President Xi Jinping heading to Moscow (NTV) and Urals oil prices falling below $50 (RBC).
11:08
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Грамотное управление экономикой позволило СССР победить Германию
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Военкор Коц: Атаками на Москву Киев пытается сорвать приезд мировых лидеров
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RIA Novosti
"Парад суверенов". Евросоюз впал в истерику от происходящего в Москве
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Востоковед Мосяков не исключил связь с Украиной конфликта Индии и Пакистана
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Военкор Коц: Атаками на Москву Киев пытается сорвать приезд мировых лидеров
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12:37
The Moscow Times (English)
Russia’s Association of Tour Operators said at least 60,000 passengers were impacted by flight delays and cancellations as of Wednesday. 2
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
KP.RU опубликовал рекомендации россиянам при сбоях в работе связи и банкоматов
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12:47⇢Record Drone Barrage Paralyzes Russian Airports
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Ukrainian drone attacks against Russia, with 524 Ukrainian drones shot down in a single day (Kommersant) causing major transportation disruptions. Multiple airports face paralysis with at least 60,000 passengers stranded (Moscow Times). Concurrently, telecommunications and banking services face outages across Moscow and other regions (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Putin's diplomatic activities are highlighted with Venezuela's Maduro meeting underway in the Kremlin (NTV), discussing energy cooperation prospects (Vesti, Izvestia). Military operations continue with Russian forces reportedly liberating the settlement of Lipovoye in Donetsk (TASS, Rossiyskaya Gazeta) and North Korean "Juche-100" weaponry reportedly being used against Ukrainian forces (Lenta).
12:54
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Военкор Коц: Атаками на Москву Киев пытается сорвать приезд мировых лидеров
12:54
13:03
Friedrich Merz says White House officials have been making “absurd observations” about his country
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Moscow airports have faced severe disruptions from Ukrainian drone strikes, stranding thousands of passengers
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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From Ukraine to Kashmir: The old laws of power still apply
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The Moscow Times (English)
News Analysis The Kremlin plans to draw parallels between the defeat of Nazi Germany and its current war on Ukraine — and say that victory is just as inevitable, experts... 4
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New Delhi has claimed it was targeting terrorist sites in an overnight raid
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RIA Novosti
Президенты России и Венесуэлы подписали договор о стратегическом партнерстве
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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14:35⇢Drone Threats Shadow Victory Day Preparations
⌨The newspapers extensively report on security concerns surrounding the upcoming Victory Day celebrations in Moscow. Multiple sources highlight Ukrainian drone attacks threatening visiting leaders (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Lenta, Moscow Times), with one drone recently intercepted heading toward Moscow (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). The Kremlin plans to draw parallels between WWII victory and the Ukraine conflict (Moscow Times). In diplomatic news, Putin and Venezuela's Maduro signed a strategic partnership agreement (Interfax, RIA Novosti, Vesti). US Senator Vance reportedly believes Russia is "asking too much" in Ukraine negotiations (RBC), while talks between Russia and the US continue at their previous pace (TASS).
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Interfax
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RIA Novosti
Путин встретился с президентом Кубы в Кремле
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15:54⇢Aliyev Snubs Putin's Victory Parade
⌨The newspapers report extensively on diplomatic activities in Moscow ahead of Victory Day. Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Moscow (Interfax), while Putin signed a strategic partnership with Venezuela's Maduro (Izvestia, NTV) and met with Cuba's president (RIA Novosti). Several sources report Azerbaijan's President Aliyev canceling his attendance at the Victory Day parade (Lenta, Moscow Times, RBC). Military developments continue with Putin receiving regular front-line updates from General Gerasimov (TASS), while a chief engineer supplying drones to Ukrainian forces was reportedly eliminated in Kharkiv (Vesti).
16:01
RIA Novosti
"Парад суверенов". Евросоюз впал в истерику от происходящего в Москве
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The European Commission has announced plans to eliminate the purchase of gas, nuclear fuel, and oil from Russia by the end of 2027
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The Moscow Times (English)
Russia’s Association of Tour Operators said at least 60,000 passengers were impacted by flight delays and cancellations as of Wednesday. 2
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Путин встретился с президентом Монголии в Кремле
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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18:14⇢Record Drone Barrage Strands 60,000 Passengers
⌨The newspapers extensively report on a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack affecting Russian transportation. Multiple sources describe drones intercepted near Moscow (NTV, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Vesti), with the largest-ever drone assault paralyzing airports and stranding approximately 60,000 passengers (Moscow Times). The Kremlin interprets these attacks as Ukraine's unwillingness for peace (RBC). In diplomatic news, leaders from two countries canceled their attendance at Victory Day celebrations (Lenta, TASS), while Putin met with Mongolia's president (RIA Novosti) and acknowledged Cuba's contribution to fighting Nazism (Izvestia). Hungary strongly opposes EU plans to end Russian energy imports by 2027 (RT).
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The Moscow Times
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RIA Novosti
Поведение ВСУ в дни перемирия станет проверкой намерений Киева, заявили в МИД России
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New Delhi has struck what it calls terrorist targets on the territory of the neighboring state in response to a deadly act of terrorism
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The Moscow Times
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19:59⇢Putin Prioritizes African Relations
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Ukraine conflict negotiations, with Trump urging decisions on settlement (Kommersant) while Vance claims Russia is "asking too much" (Moscow Times). Putin's foreign policy priorities feature prominently, with African relations highlighted as a key focus (Izvestia, TASS). Military tensions continue with reports of Ukrainian drones shot down near Moscow (NTV). International developments include coverage of India-Pakistan military escalation (RT) and the Vatican's ongoing papal selection process showing no conclusion yet (Vesti). Russian media also criticizes Western and Baltic states for allegedly falsifying history and glorifying Nazis (Rossiyskaya Gazeta).
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New Delhi has said the facilities were used by Islamabad to train terrorists
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RIA Novosti
Началось объявленное Путиным перемирие в дни юбилея Победы
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