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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 08.08.2025.
It displays 191 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
08.08.2025 ⇢ Ukraine Territory Accord Emerges
⌨Russian media editorial priorities for August 8 centered on the evolving framework for a potential US-Russia agreement on Ukraine, directly linked to the anticipated Putin-Trump summit. Early reports continued to emphasize Donald Trump's stated readiness for a meeting without a Putin-Zelensky precondition and speculated about undisclosed summit results. By afternoon, Bloomberg reports gained traction, indicating that the US and Russia were actively working on a project agreement concerning Ukraine, with a key element potentially being a territory exchange and Russia halting its offensive. These reports also suggested the summit could occur by the end of next week. Concurrently, President Putin engaged in extensive diplomatic calls, briefing Chinese and Indian leaders on the recent Whitkoff talks. Belarusian President Lukashenka offered to host new negotiation formats. By evening, headlines further solidified the focus on a potential Ukraine territory swap as a core component of the upcoming US-Russia summit, alongside a reported Armenia-Azerbaijan ceasefire brokered with Trump's presence.
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RIA Novosti
Группировка "Центр" атаковала укрепрайон ВСУ на ключевом направлении в ДНР
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The clause will reportedly be part of a peace agreement which the South Caucasus states are set to ink on Friday
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03:44⇢Trump Defines Summit Conditions
⌨Russian media continues its primary focus on the anticipated Putin-Trump summit. Recent headlines emphasize Donald Trump's repeated statements that he does not require a Putin-Zelensky meeting as a precondition (The Moscow Times, NTV.ru, Kommersant, RBC.ru). Outlets also speculate on secret results to be announced (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Lenta.ru) and report friendly phone calls (TASS). RT also notes Trump's reported role in securing a key transit route in an Armenia-Azerbaijan deal, further highlighting US diplomatic engagement.
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RIA Novosti
Силы ПВО за ночь уничтожили 30 украинских БПЛА
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RIA Novosti
ПВО за ночь уничтожила 30 беспилотников над российскими регионами
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The White House has “made clear” that other Western nations won’t be invited, Ben Wallace has said
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Итог переговоров России и США будет озвучен на встрече Путина и Трампа
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RIA Novosti
Российские войска нанесли удар по пункту дислокации иностранных наемников в Одессе
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The White House has “made clear” that other Western nations won’t be invited, Ben Wallace has said
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The Moscow Times
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06:19⇢Trump's Summit Resolve
⌨Russian media continues to heavily feature the anticipated Putin-Trump summit. Headlines emphasize Donald Trump's stated readiness for a meeting, even without a Putin-Zelensky encounter (Interfax.ru, Kommersant). Speculation persists regarding secret agreements to be announced at their potential meeting (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Concurrently, coverage details ongoing military actions in Ukraine, including air defense successes (Izvestia), reports from the frontline (NTV.ru), and strikes on foreign mercenaries (RIA Novosti), alongside continued assertions on conditions for peace (Vesti).
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RIA Novosti
Российские войска поразили пункты базирования ВСУ и наемников в нескольких областях Украины
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Earlier reports claimed the US president would hold talks with his Russian counterpart only if he meets the Ukrainian leader
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Kiev’s attacks have the hallmarks of terrorism, Nicaraguan MPs have said after studying a Russian report on the issue
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Vesti.ru
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RIA Novosti
Сторонники Гуцул вышли на акцию протеста у СИЗО в Кишиневе, где она временно содержится
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Kiev’s attacks have the hallmarks of terrorism, Nicaraguan MPs have said after studying a Russian report on the issue
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08:56⇢Summit's Hidden Strands
⌨Russian media largely maintains focus on the anticipated Putin-Trump summit, discussing Trump's diplomatic positions (Kommersant, Svoboda.org) and hints of undisclosed agreements (Komsomolskaya Pravda). A new prominent theme involves the FSB's actions to suppress foreign recruitment into terrorist organizations (Izvestia, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Coverage also includes a Central American nation condemning Ukraine (RT) and high domestic trust in Putin (Vesti).
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RIA Novosti
Сторонники Гуцул вышли на акцию протеста у СИЗО в Кишиневе
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The Moscow Times (English)
Officials blamed weaker oil and gas revenues, as well as “advance financing,” but analysts say the real driver is runaway war spending. 2
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The security cabinet has approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to seize the enclave’s main settlement
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
По словам Юлии, все «обиды» она давно проработала, и очень рада, что не родила в первом браке ребенка
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RIA Novosti
Пентагон изменил правила предоставления оружия Украине, пишут СМИ
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Итог переговоров России и США будет озвучен на встрече Путина и Трампа
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RIA Novosti
Путин обсудил с президентами Казахстана и Узбекистана итоги беседы с Уиткоффом
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Officials have warned about potential cuts in intelligence sharing and national security ramifications, according to the newspaper
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The sentencing of Evgenia Gutsul, the head of Gagauzia, was politically motivated, the region’s parliament has said
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10:39⇢Summit's Unspoken Agenda
⌨Russian media maintains its strong focus on the anticipated Putin-Trump summit, with speculation persisting about undisclosed agreements to be announced. Headlines also highlight Donald Trump's assertive diplomatic style, including a reported confrontation with Netanyahu and economic measures impacting Europe. Concurrently, President Putin is seen conducting diplomatic follow-ups to recent talks. Domestically, reports indicate a decline in Putin's approval ahead of the summit.
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Профессор Артамонов рассказал, что происходит вокруг встречи Путина и Трампа
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Итог переговоров России и США будет озвучен на встрече Путина и Трампа
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RIA Novosti
Путин и Си провели телефонный разговор
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RIA Novosti
Путин и Си обсудили разрешение украинского кризиса
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11:58⇢Summit Date Surfaces
⌨Russian media's main focus is the anticipated Putin-Trump summit, with outlets speculating on undisclosed agreements and a potential August 11 meeting (Komsomolskaya Pravda, NTV.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Belarusian President Lukashenka proposes new Russia-Ukraine negotiation formats and offers to host a trilateral summit (RBC.ru, Vesti). President Putin also discussed the Ukrainian crisis with Chinese President Xi Jinping (Kommersant, RIA Novosti). Domestically, drone attacks on Krasnodar Krai caused border closures (Interfax.ru, Lenta.ru).
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RIA Novosti
Путин обсудил с премьером Индии ситуацию на Украине и стратегическое партнерство
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Reuters: Индия остановила проекты закупок оружия у США из-за пошлин Трампа
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Fighting-age males are banned from leaving the country amid a conscription campaign
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Итог переговоров России и США будет озвучен на встрече Путина и Трампа
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Males between 19 and 60 years old are banned from leaving the country due to an ongoing conscription campaign
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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13:52⇢Diplomatic Nexus Widens
⌨Russian media reports continue to focus on President Putin's extensive diplomatic outreach. Key discussions include his call with Indian Prime Minister Modi regarding the Ukrainian crisis and deepening strategic partnership (Izvestia, RIA Novosti, Vesti). Putin also briefed Chinese President Xi Jinping on the results of the recent Whitkoff talks (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS). Meanwhile, anticipation persists for the Putin-Trump summit, with outlets suggesting secret results will be announced at their meeting (Komsomolskaya Pravda, NTV.ru). Separately, Belarusian President Lukashenka reportedly will not seek re-election (Kommersant).
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The Moscow Times (English)
The Kremlin leader’s phone call blitz comes on the same day as Donald Trump’s deadline for Russia to end the war or face new sanctions. 3
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The Russian president has briefed his Chinese counterpart on talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff
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The news agency had reported that New Delhi suspended plans to buy P-8I aircraft, Stryker vehicles, and Javelin missiles
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Политолог Войтоловский: отменить встречу Трампа и Путина вряд ли удастся
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Leaders in Kiev have squandered massive Western assistance while ruining the country in the process, Nikolay Azarov has said
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16:02⇢Ukraine Deal Framework
⌨Russian media is now focusing on reports from Bloomberg (Interfax.ru, Kommersant, RBC.ru, The Moscow Times) indicating that the US and Russia are working on a project agreement concerning Ukraine. This development is framed ahead of the anticipated Putin-Trump summit, which remains a central discussion point (Komsomolskaya Pravda). President Putin continues his diplomatic calls, briefing Chinese and Indian leaders on the Witkoff talks (Izvestia, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti, The Moscow Times (English)).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Путин и Трамп хотели встретиться, чтобы зафиксировать параметры мира на Украине
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RIA Novosti
США и Россия работают над соглашением, закрепляющим за ней новые регионы, пишет Bloomberg
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Москва и Вашингтон работают над соглашением, закрепляющим за Россией новые регионы, пишет Bloomberg
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18:30⇢Summit Preparations Intensify
⌨Russian media's primary focus remains on the anticipated Putin-Trump summit, with reports suggesting a potential meeting at the end of next week (Kommersant, NTV.ru, RBC.ru). Outlets continue to highlight Bloomberg's reporting on ongoing US-Russia efforts to draft an agreement on Ukraine, specifically concerning the securing of "new regions" for Russia (RIA Novosti, Interfax.ru, The Moscow Times). President Putin's extensive diplomatic calls, briefing various foreign leaders, are also noted (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Izvestia, The Moscow Times (English)).
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Ajit Doval and Denis Manturov have discussed military cooperation and joint projects in strategic sectors
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The US administration had already designated certain Latin American drug cartels as ‘terrorist groups’
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RIA Novosti
Трамп заявил о скорой встрече с Путиным
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RIA Novosti
Трамп рассказал о подготовке к встрече с Путиным
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Путин и Трамп хотели встретиться, чтобы зафиксировать параметры мира на Украине
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21:11⇢Territory Exchange on Ukraine Deal
⌨Russian media continues to prioritize the evolving discussions between Moscow and Washington concerning a Ukraine peace agreement. Headlines highlight that a potential deal may include territory exchange, with both President Putin and President Trump reportedly ready for a summit (Komsomolskaya Pravda, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, Interfax.ru, Vesti). Separately, Armenia and Azerbaijan have signed a ceasefire declaration, reportedly in the presence of President Trump (Kommersant, The Moscow Times, Lenta.ru).
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The enclave “belongs to the Palestinian people,” FM spokesperson Lin Jian insisted, urging Israel to “stop the dangerous move at once”
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The US president has shared new insight on the contents of a potential peace deal between Moscow and Kiev
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RIA Novosti
Трамп заявил, что встретится с Путиным на Аляске
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Трамп заявил о долгожданной встрече с Путиным 15 августа на Аляске
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The Moscow Times (English)
He also suggested that an eventual deal between Moscow and Kyiv to end the war in Ukraine could involve swapping territory. 3
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RIA Novosti
Встреча Путина и Трампа пройдет на Аляске
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23:06⇢Alaska Summit Confirmed
⌨Russian media's primary focus has shifted to the confirmed details of the upcoming Putin-Trump summit. Numerous outlets report President Trump's announcement that the meeting will take place on August 15 in Alaska (Interfax.ru, Izvestia, Kommersant, Lenta.ru, RIA Novosti, TASS). This development follows earlier reports of readiness for a summit and ongoing discussions regarding a potential Ukraine peace deal that might involve a territory swap (The Moscow Times (English), RT (Russia Today)).
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