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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 13.08.2025.
It displays 180 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
13.08.2025 ⇢ Summit Calls Defined, Digital Paths Limited
⌨Russian media on August 13 continued its strong focus on the impending Putin-Trump summit in Anchorage, with initial reports confirming the Alaska military base as the venue. Early narratives also amplified claims of Ukrainian provocations aimed at disrupting these high-stakes negotiations, while concurrently highlighting large-scale Ukrainian drone attacks across Russian regions. A significant new domestic development emerged with Roskomnadzor's announcement and implementation of partial restrictions on calls via Telegram and WhatsApp, marking a tightening of digital controls. As the day progressed, focus intensified on Donald Trump's stated intentions for the summit, including his desire for a Putin-Zelensky meeting post-Alaska, a ceasefire, and the US seeking a tripartite meeting with Russia and Ukraine, framing these as central to future diplomatic efforts.
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Бизнесмен из Москвы восстанавливает село, в котором живёт 300 человек
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04:25⇢Anchorage Summit Site Identified
⌨Russian media's primary focus remains the upcoming Putin-Trump summit, with multiple outlets confirming the specific location as the Elmendorf-Richardson military base in Anchorage, Alaska (Interfax.ru, NTV.ru, RIA Novosti, Kommersant, RBC.ru). Concurrently, state-affiliated news outlets are intensifying claims that Ukraine is actively preparing provocations to disrupt these crucial Russian-American negotiations (Lenta.ru, RT, Rossiyskaya Gazeta), framing such actions as a desperate attempt to interfere with peace talks.
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RIA Novosti
ПВО ночью уничтожила 46 украинских беспилотников
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RIA Novosti
ПВО сбила за ночь 46 украинских беспилотников
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The upcoming Trump-Putin summit spells the end of the “international isolation” of Russia, the Ukrainian leader has claimed
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Radio Liberty
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06:20⇢Zelensky's Summit Acknowledgment
⌨Russian media continues to focus on the upcoming Putin-Trump summit in Anchorage, with some outlets framing Ukrainian President Zelensky's acknowledgment of a "personal victory" for Putin as signaling the end of Russia's international isolation (RT). Pro-Kremlin sources also intensify criticism of Zelensky, portraying him as fighting his own people and corrupt (TASS, Vesti). Concurrently, there is increased reporting on large-scale Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Russian regions and critical infrastructure, including an oil pipeline hub and refineries, with Russian air defense systems reportedly intercepting numerous drones (The Moscow Times, NTV.ru, RIA Novosti).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Бизнесмен из Москвы восстанавливает село, в котором живёт 300 человек
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The upcoming Trump-Putin summit spells the end of the “international isolation” of Russia, the Ukrainian leader has said
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RIA Novosti
ВС России продвинулись у границы Днепропетровской области
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Kirill Dmitriev responded to a White House post describing Donald Trump as “the president of peace”
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The Moscow Times
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08:39⇢Summit's Veils Lifted
⌨Russian media remains focused on the impending Putin-Trump summit, now reporting on revealed negotiation details (Lenta.ru) and European leaders' apprehension about a potential agreement (NTV.ru). RT features a Putin envoy asserting the need to "correct Biden's mistakes" regarding US policy. Concurrently, state-affiliated sources highlight thwarted Ukrainian attempts to infiltrate and target Russian military personnel (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Vesti), alongside continued reports of Russian military advances (RIA Novosti) and drone interceptions (TASS).
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Britain will reportedly spend over $47 billion, not $4.6 billion, to lease Diego Garcia under a deal returning the island territory to Mauritius
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RIA Novosti
Национальный мессенджер Max официально запустят в начале осени
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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10:24⇢Summit Diplomacy Intensifies
⌨Russian media prioritizes the ongoing Putin-Trump summit, highlighting revealed negotiation details (Lenta.ru) and European anxieties regarding a potential agreement (NTV.ru). The Foreign Ministry notes increased Ukrainian activity ahead of the summit (Izvestia), even as Ukraine signals readiness to discuss an air truce (Kommersant). Relatedly, reports cover Trump's dismissal of Russia specialists before the meeting (The Moscow Times) and Moscow's response to Estonia's expulsion of a Russian diplomat (RBC.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS).
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New Delhi is looking to increase its economic engagement in the Middle East and Africa
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RIA Novosti
Киев оставил предложение создать рабочие группы без ответа, заявили в МИД
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RIA Novosti
На учениях в Белоруссии отработают схему применения "Орешника"
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The Moscow Times (English)
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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11:33⇢Strategic Readiness Highlighted
⌨Russian media reports shift focus to military updates, highlighting advances in the DPR (RBC.ru) and the first combat laser use against Ukrainian drones (Vesti). Significant attention is given to upcoming "Zapad-2025" exercises in Belarus, including training with nuclear weapons and the "Oreshnik" system (RIA Novosti, TASS). Domestically, notifications for inclusion in the electronic conscription registry are being issued (Lenta.ru). Concurrently, discussions about peace talks continue, with a survey indicating Ukrainian readiness for dialogue contrasting with Russia's perceived stance (Svoboda.org).
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The Venezuelan leader has denounced Western policies of economic blockade and forced restrictions
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Radio Liberty
"Главная ценность человека — его жизнь". В Казани учительницу судят за "дискредитацию"
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Radio Liberty
"Главная ценность человека – его жизнь". В Казани учительницу судят за "дискредитацию"
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RIA Novosti
В России частично ограничили звонки через Telegram и WhatsApp
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Punishing the Jewish state for the Gaza war only benefits terrorists and weakens the bloc’s influence in the Middle East, Haim Regev has claimed
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13:18⇢Digital Call Curbs Imposed
⌨Russian media largely reports on Roskomnadzor's partial restriction of calls via Telegram and WhatsApp (Interfax.ru, Kommersant, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, TASS), signaling continued domestic digital control measures. Concurrently, discussions around the Putin-Trump summit persist, with reports on Trump's stance regarding Ukraine arms sales (The Moscow Times) and European anxieties about a potential agreement (NTV.ru). Domestic military readiness remains pertinent, with citizens receiving notifications for military registration (Lenta.ru).
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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S. Jaishankar is expected to discuss key bilateral issues with Sergey Lavrov
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15:38⇢Digital Call Ban Expands
⌨Russian media's primary focus shifts to Roskomnadzor's official announcement and implementation of restrictions on calls via Telegram and WhatsApp (The Moscow Times, NTV.ru, Interfax.ru, Kommersant, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti), signifying a tightening of domestic digital control. Concurrently, the Putin-Trump summit remains a key topic, with reports on Merz revealing negotiation details with Trump and Ukraine's readiness to discuss territorial questions. The US is also reportedly seeking a tripartite meeting with Russia and Ukraine (Lenta.ru, TASS, Vesti, Izvestia).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Полковник Баранец объяснил выбор военной базы местом встречи Путина и Трампа
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The US president has reportedly also indicated that Ukraine would be included in negotiations on any territorial swaps with Russia
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RIA Novosti
Трамп заявил, что хочет встречи Путина и Зеленского после саммита на Аляске
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Brussels wants to replace Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban by next spring, Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service has claimed
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Бизнесмен из Москвы восстанавливает село, в котором живёт 300 человек
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17:38⇢Trump Urges Tripartite Talks
⌨Russian media primarily focuses on ongoing diplomatic efforts concerning Ukraine, particularly centered on Donald Trump's proposals. Multiple outlets report Trump's desire for a Putin-Zelensky meeting after the Alaska summit (RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, TASS). Preparations for a US-Russia-Ukraine tripartite meeting are also noted (Izvestia, Lenta.ru). Further reports discuss Ukraine's reaction (NTV.ru), potential US demands (Vesti), and a controversial model for Ukrainian resolution (The Moscow Times).
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RIA Novosti
Трамп высказался за заморозку линии фронта и встречу Путина с Зеленским
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Военкор Коц: Моментального мира на Украине после переговоров на Аляске не будет
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Бизнесмен из Москвы восстанавливает село, в котором живёт 300 человек
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RIA Novosti
"Другого выбора нет". Зеленский предлагает украинцам принять неизбежное
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A new round of talks could follow on the heels of the Alaska summit, according to the US president
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RIA Novosti
США ослабили антироссийские санкции перед саммитом на Аляске
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21:14⇢Trump's Summit Demands Intensify
⌨The Russian media continues to prioritize the upcoming diplomatic efforts surrounding the Ukraine conflict, particularly focusing on the potential Putin-Trump-Zelensky summit. Reports detail possible meeting locations and the US easing sanctions ahead of the Alaska summit (RBC.ru, RIA Novosti). Outlets also highlight Trump's stated intentions, including seeking a "gesture of goodwill" from Putin and even threatening "serious consequences" if the war in Ukraine doesn't cease (Vesti, The Moscow Times, RT). These narratives frame the Kiev regime as anxious about these discussions (NTV.ru).
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Such behavior is “shameful” and “scandalous” regardless of the circumstances, Karol Nawrocki believes
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Полковник Баранец объяснил выбор военной базы местом встречи Путина и Трампа
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