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10.04.2025Day Russia-US Exchange Prisoners While Trade War Intensifies

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 10.04.2025.

It displays 169 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

10.04.2025Day Russia-US Exchange Prisoners While Trade War Intensifies
Morning headlines captured the escalating US-China trade war with Trump raising tariffs to 125%. Simultaneously, Russian-American diplomatic negotiations began in Istanbul, focusing on practical issues like visas and direct flights restoration. By mid-morning, news broke about a prisoner exchange between Russia and the US that took place in the UAE, with Putin pardoning US-Russian dual national Ksenia Karelina who was swapped for Arthur Petrov.

The Istanbul talks concluded after six hours, described as "constructive" by the State Department, producing agreements on easing diplomat movement and a roadmap for Russian diplomatic properties in the US. Military reports described Russian forces downing 42 Ukrainian drones overnight and liberating Zhuravka in Sumy region.

By evening, Trump dramatically escalated the trade war, raising Chinese tariffs to 145%, while Russian media highlighted concerns about restricting foreign encryption protocols and potential regulation of AI technologies with "threatening risk levels."
10.04.2025
00:26
RIA Novosti

Китай вводит дополнительные пошлины на товары из США

00:26

00:29U.S.-China Trade War Escalates to 125% Tariffs

The newspapers report extensively on U.S.-China trade tensions. Multiple sources cover Trump raising tariffs on Chinese goods to 125% and China introducing retaliatory measures (Interfax, Kommersant, Lenta, NTV, RIA Novosti). Diplomatic developments include upcoming Russia-U.S. talks in Istanbul on April 10 focusing on visas and direct flights resumption (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Military news features Russian air defense forces downing 19 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions (Izvestia) and security forces identifying Ukrainian military units deployed to Kursk region (TASS). Trump mentioned a potential meeting with Putin would happen "at some point" (Vesti).
01:00
RIA Novosti

Содержание ВСУ в Курской области обошлось Киеву в 2,4 миллиарда долларов

01:00
01:09
RIA Novosti

Содержание ВСУ в Курской области обошлось Киеву и Западу в 2,4 миллиарда долларов

01:09
01:26
02:51
RIA Novosti

В ДНР уничтожили два украинских танка и две БМП

02:51
04:24
RIA Novosti

Силы ПВО за ночь уничтожили 42 украинских беспилотника

04:24

05:50Russian Forces Down 42 Ukrainian Drones

The newspapers report extensively on military operations in Ukraine. Multiple sources cover Russian forces destroying 21 Ukrainian drone control points (Izvestia) and air defense forces downing 42 Ukrainian drones overnight (RIA Novosti, TASS). International relations feature prominently with Trump stating he will meet Putin "at some point" (Interfax) and threatening Iran with military force over potential collapsed talks (RT). Zelensky claimed Russia recruited over 150 Chinese citizens through TikTok to fight against Ukraine (Moscow Times). Domestic news includes Russian cinema attendance falling to a three-year low (RBC) and controversial public display of a teenager's body in Chechnya after he attacked a police post (Lenta).
06:14
06:40
RIA Novosti

Российская делегация прибыла на переговоры с представителями США в Стамбуле

06:40
06:57
RIA Novosti

Российская и американская делегации прибыли на переговоры в Стамбуле

06:57
07:06
RIA Novosti

В Стамбуле проходят российско-американские переговоры

07:06

07:25Istanbul Hosts Second Round of Russia-US Talks

The newspapers extensively report on the second round of Russian-American negotiations beginning in Istanbul (Kommersant, RBC, RIA Novosti, TASS, Vesti). This follows yesterday's coverage of talks focusing on visas and direct flight resumption. Military news includes a Russian officer describing how he evacuated a NATO Stryker vehicle from the battlefield (NTV). Criminal proceedings continue against businessman Alexei Khotin, who faces fraud charges and allegations of creating a criminal organization (Interfax). Independent media suggests Putin is continuing intense bombing campaigns (Svoboda), while RT reports Trump warning China about "secret weapons" in the context of trade war escalation.
07:40
07:57
08:06
08:06
RIA Novosti

Источник рассказал о ходе переговоров России и США в Стамбуле

08:06
08:32
RIA Novosti

Источник рассказал о ходе российско-американских переговоров в Стамбуле

08:32
08:49
RIA Novosti

Россия и США провели обмен заключенными

08:49
09:06

09:09Russia-US Prisoner Swap Completed in UAE

The newspapers extensively report on a prisoner exchange between Russia and the United States that took place in the UAE. Multiple sources confirm CIA Director's statement about the exchange (Interfax, Kommersant, Lenta, RBC, RIA Novosti, TASS, Vesti). The Moscow Times specifically identifies U.S.-Russian dual national Ksenia Karelina being swapped for Arthur Petrov, a German-Russian dual national arrested in Cyprus. Simultaneously, Russian and American delegations began a new round of negotiations in Istanbul (Izvestia, NTV). RT presents Tucker Carlson's claim that the US has "lost a war with Russia," while Svoboda discusses historical parallels between Putin and Stalin.
09:21
09:40
RIA Novosti

Москва и Вашингтон провели обмен заключенными

09:40
09:40
10:14
RIA Novosti

Шествие "Бессмертного полка" пройдет в смешанном формате

10:14
10:49
10:57

11:17Putin Pardons Karelina in US-Russia Prisoner Exchange

The newspapers extensively report on a Russia-US prisoner swap. Multiple sources confirm that Putin pardoned Ksenia Karelina, a US-Russian dual national who was exchanged for Arthur Petrov, a German-Russian national arrested in Cyprus at US request (Kommersant, RBC, The Moscow Times, NTV, Vesti, FSB released video of the exchange). Other news includes controversy over a teenager's body being publicly displayed in Chechnya after attacking security forces (Lenta), the Rotenberg brothers being called ideologists of "soft nationalization" (Moscow Times), and Ukraine seeking a 15-year sentence for a Russian ISS crew member (RT).
11:31
12:40
RIA Novosti

В Стамбуле прошли российско-американские переговоры

12:40
12:49
RIA Novosti

В Стамбуле закончились российско-американские переговоры, длившиеся почти шесть часов

12:49
13:15
13:15
13:49
RIA Novosti

В Стамбуле прошли российско-американские переговоры, длившиеся почти шесть часов

13:49

13:50Russia-US Istanbul Talks Conclude After Six Hours

The newspapers extensively report on the conclusion of Russia-US negotiations in Istanbul that lasted nearly six hours (Kommersant, RBC, RIA Novosti, TASS). Discussions focused on practical matters including visas and potential resumption of direct flights (Komsomolskaya Pravda). In European news, Germany's incoming chancellor Friedrich Merz presented his coalition program, with plans to expand the army without mandatory conscription, potentially implementing a "Swedish model" if volunteer recruitment falls short (RT, Svoboda). The EU has postponed implementing tariffs against the US to allow for negotiations with the Trump administration (Moscow Times).
14:06
RIA Novosti

В Стамбуле прошли российско-американские переговоры, они длились почти шесть часов

14:06
14:06
14:23
RIA Novosti

Делегации России и США обсудили в Стамбуле работу дипмиссий

14:23
14:32
RIA Novosti

Делегации России и США обсудили на встрече в Стамбуле работу дипмиссий

14:32
15:06
RIA Novosti

Пассажирский самолет готовится к экстренной посадке в Шереметьево из-за отказа двигателя

15:06
15:06
15:06

15:16Istanbul Talks End in "Meaningful Silence"

The newspapers extensively report on the conclusion of Russia-US negotiations in Istanbul. Multiple sources note the talks ended with "meaningful silence" (Komsomolskaya Pravda) but were characterized as "constructive" by the US State Department (NTV, TASS, Vesti). Diplomatic discussions included banking services for diplomatic missions (Vesti). Other news includes a passenger plane preparing for emergency landing in Sheremetyevo due to engine failure (RIA Novosti), criminal proceedings against General Popov with alleged pressure from high-ranking generals (Lenta), and a businessman connected to Yuri Kovalchuk potentially acquiring a major stake in VK (Moscow Times). The White House announced new tariffs on China (RBC).
15:23
RIA Novosti

Трамп повысил пошлины на товары из Китая до 145 процентов

15:23

16:24Trump Hikes China Tariffs to 145%

The newspapers report on several significant developments in Russia-US relations, with an agreement on easing diplomat movement and visa processes (Izvestia, TASS). Economic news dominates with multiple sources reporting Trump's increase of tariffs on Chinese goods to 145% (Kommersant, NTV, RIA Novosti, RBC). Other topics include Putin's security arrangements being discussed after Navka's comments about insufficient protection (Lenta), Russia allegedly recruiting Chinese nationals for the Ukraine war (Moscow Times), criminals sentenced for murder being sent to fight (Svoboda), and Putin claiming Russia will solve housing issues better than during imperial or Soviet times (Vesti).
18:13
RIA Novosti

МИД подвел итоги переговоров России и США в Стамбуле

18:13
18:39
RIA Novosti

МИД рассказал о договоренностях США и России по итогам переговоров в Стамбуле

18:39

18:40Russia-US Diplomatic Property Roadmap Agreed

The newspapers extensively report on Russia-US diplomatic developments in Istanbul. Multiple sources cover agreements reached on developing a roadmap for diplomatic properties (TASS, RBC, RIA Novosti) and measures to ease diplomat movement and visas (Izvestia). Notably, Ukraine was not discussed during these talks (NTV). In domestic news, Russia's gas consumption has reached a maximum for the second consecutive day (Interfax). Companies using VPNs are being advised to abandon foreign encryption protocols (Kommersant). International headlines note Trump hinting at possible timeframes for a Ukraine agreement (Lenta) and appreciating Russia's release of Ksenia Karelina (Vesti).
18:47
19:21
20:29
21:54

22:13Russian Prisoner Returns From US Custody

The newspapers report on a prisoner exchange as Russian Arthur Petrov returns from US custody (NTV). Trump has acknowledged challenges in implementing new US trade policies (Izvestia). Russia continues to prioritize action over words in relations with the US (TASS). The Hague has refused to prosecute Putin while he remains president (Moscow Times). Domestically, Russia is discussing banning AI with "threatening risk levels" (RBC). International coverage notes only six Western states are willing to deploy troops to Ukraine (RT), while former Ukrainian Prime Minister Kinakh states Ukrainians don't believe in the protection of a just state (Vesti).
23:27
RIA Novosti

В Харьковской области сообщили о стягивании боевиков ВСУ в регион

23:27