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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 15.03.2025.
It displays 148 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
15.03.2025 ⇢ Day Surrender Clock Ticked While Durov Fled
⌨Morning reports focused on Russian military claiming further successes in Kursk, with the liberation of Zaoleshenka and Rubanshchina settlements and demining operations beginning in border areas. Kremlin spokesman Peskov warned that time for Ukrainian forces to surrender was "shrinking like shagreen leather," echoing Putin's previous conditional guarantee of safety.
By midday, media highlighted Trump's claim of "good negotiations" with Moscow, with some outlets suggesting his advisor drew territorial maps dividing Ukraine. Hungarian PM Orban issued 12 demands to the EU, notably excluding Ukraine from membership.
The afternoon brought news of Telegram founder Pavel Durov being permitted to leave France for Dubai following his recent arrest. Meanwhile, Putin, Lukashenko, and Rakhmon held an informal meeting, agreeing to convene again in Moscow on May 9 with Azerbaijan's Aliyev.
Evening coverage turned to Macron's assertion that Europe could deploy troops to Ukraine without Russia's consent, while US forces began operations against Houthis in Yemen.
By midday, media highlighted Trump's claim of "good negotiations" with Moscow, with some outlets suggesting his advisor drew territorial maps dividing Ukraine. Hungarian PM Orban issued 12 demands to the EU, notably excluding Ukraine from membership.
The afternoon brought news of Telegram founder Pavel Durov being permitted to leave France for Dubai following his recent arrest. Meanwhile, Putin, Lukashenko, and Rakhmon held an informal meeting, agreeing to convene again in Moscow on May 9 with Azerbaijan's Aliyev.
Evening coverage turned to Macron's assertion that Europe could deploy troops to Ukraine without Russia's consent, while US forces began operations against Houthis in Yemen.
15.03.2025
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01:10⇢Trump Reports "Good Negotiations" With Moscow
⌨Russian media extensively covers Trump's claim of "good negotiations" with Moscow on Ukraine (Interfax, RBC, RIA Novosti). Multiple sources report that Trump requested Putin spare surrounded Ukrainian troops in Kursk region, with Putin responding by calling on Ukrainian soldiers to surrender (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Moscow Times, RT). The narrative emphasizes Putin and Trump's "mutual respect" potentially opening a path to peace (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Meanwhile, Russian forces report military successes at the Dvurechensky bridgehead (TASS), while political analyst Safranchuk discusses the ongoing struggle for global influence (Vesti).
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RIA Novosti
США не поддерживают европейские санкции против России, заявил Рубио
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02:34
03:04
RIA Novosti
ВСУ атаковали дронами три населенных пункта в Белгородской области
03:04
03:59
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04:29
RIA Novosti
У ВСУ в Курской области не осталось путей отступления на технике, сообщил источник
04:29
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05:15
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Спецпосланник Уолц высказался о признании российскими бывших территорий Украины
05:15
05:17⇢Trump Advisor Drew Maps Partitioning Ukraine
⌨Russian media reports on Trump's claim of "good negotiations" with Moscow over Ukraine (Interfax). Trump's advisor reportedly drew territorial maps showing which areas would remain with Russia (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Meanwhile, multiple sources report Russia's air defense intercepted 126 Ukrainian drones overnight (RBC, RIA Novosti, TASS, Vesti), while Ukrainian forces in Kursk region have lost all retreat routes for their equipment (RIA Novosti). Former German Chancellor Merkel called for considering Russia's interests (NTV), as Medvedev sharply responded to British ceasefire demands (Lenta).
05:24
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Военный волонтер Ирина Полторацкая: После похищения я была вся черная от гематом
05:24
05:47
Kommersant
05:47
06:27
06:27
06:42
RIA Novosti
ВСУ активизировали атаки дронами по Судже, чтобы замедлить российские силы, рассказали в "Ахмате"
06:42
06:50
The attacks targeted multiple regions, causing minor destruction but no casualties
06:50
06:50
RIA Novosti
"Не Сырский и не Зеленский". В Киеве раскрыли, кто подпишет капитуляцию
06:50
07:06
Rossiyskaya Gazeta
07:06
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07:24⇢Kremlin: Time Running Out For Ukrainian Troops To Surrender In Kursk
⌨Russian media heavily covers presidential spokesman Peskov's statement that time for Ukrainian forces in Kursk region to surrender is "shrinking like shagreen leather" (Izvestia, Kommersant, Lenta, NTV, RBC, TASS). This follows Putin's earlier offer allowing Ukrainian soldiers to surrender. In other news, a Donbass resident recounts surviving kidnapping and helping the military despite severe injuries (Komsomolskaya Pravda). One outlet reports on a Kyiv source revealing who might sign a potential capitulation (RIA Novosti), while another discusses whether Trump can reach an agreement with Putin (Svoboda).
07:38
The German state has allegedly concealed the dubious provenance of nearly 1,000 works of art to avoid restitution claims
07:38
08:18
The Moscow Times
08:18
08:26
RIA Novosti
Российские войска приступили к разминированию Курской области
08:26
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09:14
RIA Novosti
Российские войска освободили Заолешенку и Рубанщину в Курской области
09:14
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09:22
Rossiyskaya Gazeta
09:22
09:22
09:53
Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered the encircled troops time to lay down their arms in exchange for their lives
09:53
10:09
The Moscow Times (English)
Moscow launched another drone and missile attack on Ukraine after the Kremlin rejected a ceasefire proposal. 1
10:09
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10:32
The Moscow Times (English)
Russia says it downed 126 Ukrainian drones overnight, mostly over its southern Volgograd and Voronezh regions. 1
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10:47
10:49⇢Russian Forces Liberate Settlements In Kursk
⌨Russian media reports on ongoing military operations in Kursk region, with several outlets announcing the liberation of settlements Zaoleshenka and Rubanshchina (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti, Vesti). Russian sappers have begun demining border areas in Kursk (Interfax), while multiple sources claim Ukrainian forces in the region are now blocked (Lenta, RT). In aerial warfare, Russian air forces reportedly shot down a Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet (Izvestia, TASS), amid extensive drone exchanges overnight (Moscow Times, The Moscow Times). The Russian Defense Ministry has released video footage of liberated Sudzha (NTV).
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11:11
The Moscow Times
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11:27
Over a million Africans who were called to service by colonial powers took part in the war
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11:36
RIA Novosti
В Белграде машина въехала в толпу протестующих
11:36
11:51
RIA Novosti
"Не Сырский и не Зеленский". В Киеве раскрыли, кто подпишет капитуляцию
11:51
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12:53
Diana Iovanovici-Sosoaca has accused Brussels and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of hindering democratic processes in her country
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13:48
13:50⇢Orban Demands Ukraine Exclusion From EU
⌨Russian media reports on Hungarian PM Orban's 12 demands to the EU, including keeping Ukraine out of the union (Lenta, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Outlets cover US proposals for monitoring Ukrainian ceasefire without peacekeepers (Izvestia) and Trump's envoy Witkoff reportedly waiting eight hours to meet Putin (Kommersant). Several sources discuss Russia's military successes in Kursk, with sappers beginning demining operations (Interfax). NTV characterizes Kyiv's Kursk operation as an "expensive mistake," while RIA Novosti claims to reveal who will sign Ukraine's "capitulation." Telegram founder Pavel Durov has been permitted to leave France (RBC).
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Lenta.ru
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14:04
Kommersant
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14:12
Viktor Orban has urged Brussels to strongly protect the national interests of member states
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14:23
Kommersant
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Kommersant
14:35
14:35
The Moscow Times
14:35
14:42
Kommersant
14:42
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15:22
RIA Novosti
ВСУ атаковали три населенных пункта в Белгородской области
15:22
15:48
RIA Novosti
"Не Сырский и не Зеленский". В Киеве раскрыли, кто подпишет капитуляцию
15:48
15:48
15:51⇢Durov Permitted To Leave France
⌨Russian media extensively covers Telegram founder Pavel Durov being allowed to leave France after his arrest (Kommersant, RBC, Moscow Times). In Ukraine-related news, outlets report Ukraine has formed a negotiation team for conflict resolution (Lenta), while multiple sources discuss developments in Kursk region, including the evacuation of over 300 residents (TASS) and Russian forces allegedly "liberating" Sudzha (NTV). RIA Novosti claims to reveal who will sign Ukraine's "capitulation" - notably "not Syrsky and not Zelensky." In European news, Hungary's Orban has issued demands to the EU including expelling "Soros agents" (RT).
15:55
RIA Novosti
Путин, Лукашенко, Рахмон и Алиев договорились встретиться 9 мая в Москве
15:55
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16:04
Rossiyskaya Gazeta
16:04
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16:12
Kommersant
16:12
16:36
16:44
The US president has signed an executive order that effectively dismantles the parent company of Voice of America and Radio Liberty
16:44
16:52
RIA Novosti
ВС России продвигаются в направлении Сум, сообщил замкомандира "Ахмата"
16:52
16:52
A car has plowed through the crowd of protesters in the Serbian capital, injuring three, according to the authorities
16:52
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17:00
RIA Novosti
"Не Сырский и не Зеленский". В Киеве раскрыли, кто подпишет капитуляцию
17:00
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17:24
RIA Novosti
Более ста украинских военных попали в окружение к западу от Суджи
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17:48⇢Ukrainian Troops Retreat From Sudzha
⌨Russian media extensively covers military developments in Kursk region, reporting Ukrainian forces massively retreating from Sudzha without covering themselves (Izvestia, NTV) and over 100 Ukrainian soldiers surrounded west of Sudzha (RIA Novosti). Authorities are developing a strategy for restoring liberated territories (TASS). Meanwhile, Zelensky announced Ukraine testing a new "Long Neptune" missile with 1000km range (Lenta, Moscow Times). Several sources report Putin, Lukashenko, Rakhmon, and Aliyev will meet in Moscow on May 9 (Kommersant, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). In other news, a car rammed into pedestrians in central Moscow (Vesti) and anti-government protests erupted in Belgrade (RT).
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18:10
The Ukrainian leader has hailed a US-advocated temporary truce initiative as a diplomatic “victory” for Kiev
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19:06
RIA Novosti
"Не Сырский и не Зеленский". В Киеве раскрыли, кто подпишет капитуляцию
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The US president has dismissed reports that Steve Witkoff faced extended delays before meeting with the Russian leader in Moscow
20:31
21:11
The Moscow Times (English)
Pavel Durov left France for Dubai after receiving authorization to leave the country for "several weeks." 3
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22:08⇢Macron: Europe May Deploy Troops to Ukraine Without Moscow's Consent
⌨The Russian media intensively reports on Macron's statement that European troops could be deployed to Ukraine without Russia's consent (Kommersant, RBC). Several outlets cover military operations against Houthis in Yemen initiated by CENTCOM (Izvestia). Telegram founder Pavel Durov has been allowed to temporarily leave France for Dubai (Moscow Times). A major protest is reportedly taking place in Serbia, with authorities claiming 100,000 participants while opposition says one million (Lenta). In Kursk region news, Russian sappers continue demining operations (Interfax) while there's discussion about keeping a "Pyaterochka" store in Sudzha as a reminder of Ukrainian incursion (Vesti).
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23:13
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Гинеколог Елена Титова рассказала, какие продукты могут смягчить симптомы ПМС
23:13
23:21
Komsomolskaya Pravda
С 1 апреля купить квартиру по льготной ставке в 6% годовых можно будет в городах с малым объемом жилищного строительства
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