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07.07.2025The Minister's Final Act

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 07.07.2025.

It displays 176 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

07.07.2025The Minister's Final Act
The editorial focus of the day began with the BRICS summit, highlighting Trump's tariff threats against supporting nations, alongside ongoing reports from the Ukraine conflict. Mid-morning saw a significant shift as President Putin dismissed Transport Minister Roman Starovoyt, with Andrei Nikitin appointed as acting head. However, the day's narrative dramatically pivoted in the early afternoon with widespread reports of Starovoyt's death by suicide, shortly after his dismissal. This tragic event rapidly became the overwhelming primary story across Russian media, eclipsing all other news. Subsequent coverage delved into the circumstances of his death, public reactions, and earlier speculation about potential corruption inquiries. This intensely personal tragedy dominated headlines throughout the afternoon and evening, overshadowing geopolitical developments and Ukraine conflict updates.
07.07.2025
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01:05
02:29
RIA Novosti

Российские военные уничтожили 78 пунктов управления беспилотниками ВСУ

02:29
02:38
03:03
RIA Novosti

Трамп пообещал ввести пошлины за поддержку политики БРИКС

03:03
03:46

03:56Trump's Tariff Threat to BRICS

The BRICS summit remains a central focus, with discussions on its final declaration covering global governance and conflicts (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Lenta.ru, Kommersant). A significant new development is US President Trump's threat of tariffs against countries supporting BRICS policies, signaling an escalating economic and political standoff (RIA Novosti, RT, Vesti). Local reports note Pulkovo airport's resumption (NTV.ru).
04:03
RIA Novosti

Трамп пообещал ввести пошлины против стран, поддерживающих политику БРИКС

04:03
04:21
RIA Novosti

Силы ПВО за ночь уничтожили 91 украинский беспилотник

04:21
05:22
06:06
RIA Novosti

В Пулково задержали свыше ста рейсов

06:06
06:23
RIA Novosti

Путин освободил от должности министра транспорта Старовойта

06:23

06:25Starovoyt's Departure

Russian media highlights ongoing discussions around the BRICS summit, particularly in light of US President Trump's renewed tariff threats against supporting countries (Lenta.ru, The Moscow Times, RT, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Domestically, news outlets widely report President Putin's dismissal of Transport Minister Vitaly Starovoyt (Kommersant, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, TASS). Additionally, air defense forces reportedly destroyed 91 Ukrainian drones overnight (Izvestia).
06:32
07:50
07:59
08:07
RIA Novosti

Путин назначил Никитина и.о. министра транспорта

08:07
08:16
08:16
RIA Novosti

Рублю приготовиться: Минфин перешел к решительным действиям

08:16

08:17Ministerial Leadership Change

Russian media widely reports President Putin's dismissal of Transport Minister Roman Starovoit, with some outlets linking it to alleged airport collapse or past issues in the Kursk region (Interfax.ru, Lenta.ru, The Moscow Times, Vesti). Concurrently, several sources announce the appointment of Andrei Nikitin as the acting head of the Ministry of Transport (Kommersant, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS). Ongoing reports also note air defense forces destroying Ukrainian drones (Izvestia).
08:33
10:00
RIA Novosti

Принцип территориальной целостности неприменим к Украине, заявил Лавров

10:00

10:20Transport Minister Shift Explained

Building on previous overviews, Russian media continues to prioritize the dismissal of Transport Minister Roman Starovoyt and the appointment of Andrei Nikitin (Interfax.ru, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, Vesti, Kommersant, The Moscow Times). Kremlin statements explain the change is not due to a loss of confidence. Separately, outlets report Russian forces liberating new areas in Ukraine (Izvestia, TASS) and Lavrov's comments on Ukraine's territorial integrity (RIA Novosti). Poland's "special operation" on the German border also gains attention (Lenta.ru).
11:10
12:28
12:46
RIA Novosti

Президент Ирана обвинил Израиль в попытке совершить на него покушение

12:46

12:57Transport Minister Faces Corruption Inquiry

Russian media continues to focus on the Ministry of Transport leadership changes, with reports indicating the recently dismissed minister, Roman Starovoit, may face corruption charges (The Moscow Times). Coverage also details Andrei Nikitin's appointment as acting head and Kremlin explanations for the shift (Kommersant, The Moscow Times (English), RBC.ru). Separately, Lavrov reiterated Russia's rejection of Ukraine's territorial integrity (NTV.ru), and a new law grants veteran status to SMO participants (TASS).
13:03
13:12
RIA Novosti

Экс-замглавы Росгвардии задержали по делу о коррупции

13:12
13:20
13:20
RIA Novosti

Экс-глава Минтранса Старовойт покончил с собой

13:20
13:29
RIA Novosti

Экс-глава Минтранса Старовойт, отправленный в отставку, покончил с собой

13:29
13:38
13:45
13:46

13:48Former Minister Starovoit Found Dead

Russian media is overwhelmingly reporting the death of former Transport Minister Roman Starovoit, with numerous sources indicating suicide after his recent dismissal by President Putin. This development overshadows previous discussions about his potential corruption inquiry and the appointment of Andrei Nikitin as acting head. Minor coverage also notes Russia's protest to Sweden over a drone attack and Lavrov's participation in BRICS.
13:55
14:13
14:39
RIA Novosti

"Это поразило всех". Что началось в Днепропетровской области

14:39
15:39
16:22

16:23The Suicide of Starovoit

Russian media remains heavily focused on the death of former Transport Minister Roman Starovoit, with widespread reporting confirming his suicide following dismissal. Outlets provide details of the incident and public reactions, including discussions among politicians and war correspondents. Other coverage includes Lavrov's statements on BRICS' unified stance regarding Israel-Iran strikes and Moscow's efforts to free journalists detained in Baku.
16:49
17:07
17:15
17:24
18:25
RIA Novosti

США отправили уведомления о новых торговых пошлинах еще 12 странам

18:25
19:00

19:02The Minister's Final Act

Russian media continues reporting on former Transport Minister Roman Starovoit's alleged suicide, with new details emerging (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Vesti). Ukraine's front situation is also covered, including Zelensky's comments (Lenta.ru) and Ukrainians accusing him of distorting information (TASS). Other international topics feature US military aid suspension (RBC.ru), new trade tariffs (RIA Novosti), and Lula's NATO criticism (RT).
19:17
19:34
21:36
22:45

23:04Europe's Toughest Sanctions Announced

Russian media heavily reports on the EU's announcement of its "toughest" sanctions against Russia in three years, with French officials explicitly mentioned (Lenta.ru, NTV.ru, RBC.ru). Amidst this, the Russian finance minister emphasizes how sanctions accelerate BRICS's push for financial independence from Western pressure (RT). Coverage also continues regarding the alleged suicide of former Transport Minister Roman Starovoit (Interfax.ru, Komsomolskaya Pravda, The Moscow Times (English)).