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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 16.10.2025.
It displays 142 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
16.10.2025 ⇢ The Day Putin and Trump Agreed to Meet in Hungary
⌨Russian media began the day with continued focus on President Putin's new migration policy and Trump's statements regarding Ukraine's offensive intentions and China's rejection of his request to cease Russian oil purchases. By late morning, the narrative shifted to Russian retaliatory strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure using "Kinzhal" missiles, alongside ongoing reports of alleged British involvement in Ukrainian attacks. The afternoon was dominated by the announcement and commencement of a phone conversation between Trump and Putin, with close attention to Trump's remarks about its duration and expected progress. The day concluded with overwhelming coverage of the agreement between Putin and Trump to meet in Hungary to discuss the conflict in Ukraine, with preparations reportedly starting immediately.
16.10.2025
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00:12⇢Migrant Policy's New Face
⌨Russian media is currently heavily focused on President Putin's approval of a new state migration policy concept, aiming to regulate foreign presence in Russia (Komsomolskaya Pravda, NTV.ru, RIA Novosti). Concurrently, several outlets report on Trump's statements regarding India's willingness to cease Russian oil purchases and his planned discussion with Zelensky about Ukraine (Interfax.ru, Lenta.ru, The Moscow Times). Separately, Russia is considering economic measures against Latvia (Vesti).
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RIA Novosti
Трамп заявил о намерении ВСУ "перейти в наступление"
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The high-ranking Democrat accused the reporter of repeating “Republican talking points”
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The nation’s top court has blocked the handover of the detained ex-Ukrainian army officer to Germany
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RIA Novosti
По всей Украине объявили воздушную тревогу
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RIA Novosti
По всей Украине объявили воздушную тревогу, в Харькове и Полтаве прогремели взрывы
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RIA Novosti
В Китае отвергли призыв Трампа отказаться от российской нефти
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MEP Daniel Freund claims Viktor Orban attempted to hack his email account
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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06:00⇢Ukraine's City Evacuation
⌨Russian media continues to focus on President Putin's approval of a new migration policy (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Komsomolskaya Pravda). Concurrently, several outlets report on Trump's statements concerning Ukraine's offensive intentions and his call for peace, as well as China's rejection of his request to stop buying Russian oil (The Moscow Times, RIA Novosti, Interfax.ru). Separately, Russian air defense claims to have destroyed over 50 Ukrainian drones overnight (NTV.ru, Vesti).
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RIA Novosti
ФСБ предупредила о подготовке Киевом и Лондоном диверсий против "Турецкого потока"
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MEP Daniel Freund claims Viktor Orban attempted to hack his email account
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Kiev’s forces remain on the backfoot across the front line, while the military has complained of manpower shortages
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It would be “unthinkable” for Moscow to join Washington in attempting to pressure Beijing, the foreign minister has said
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08:10⇢Turkish Stream Under Threat
⌨Russian media continues to heavily feature claims of British involvement in Ukrainian attacks and sabotage. Multiple outlets report that FSB and intelligence officials accuse British services of curating Ukrainian attacks on airfields and planning diversions against the "TurkStream" pipeline (NTV.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti, Vesti). Concurrently, Trump's statements regarding India's promise not to buy Russian oil are also covered (Lenta.ru, Interfax.ru).
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The Moscow Times (English)
A single administrative violation of “foreign agent” regulations will now be enough for Russian authorities to seek criminal prosecution. 2
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RIA Novosti
Китай ответил на угрозы США из-за закупок российской нефти
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RIA Novosti
Китай отверг призыв США перестать закупать российскую нефть
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London’s intelligence operatives are directing Kiev’s sabotage missions in Russia, Aleksandr Bortnikov has claimed
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RIA Novosti
Россия нанесла удар возмездия в ответ на атаки ВСУ на гражданские объекты
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10:22⇢Retaliation's Kinzhal Strike
⌨Russian media is currently heavily focused on the retaliatory strikes conducted by the Russian Armed Forces on Ukrainian energy infrastructure using "Kinzhal" missiles (Lenta.ru, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti). Concurrently, several outlets report on statements from Russian officials expressing confidence in the stability of Russian oil exports to India, despite potential external pressure (Interfax.ru, Kommersant, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Putin also signed a law tightening prosecution for "foreign agents" (The Moscow Times (English)).
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RIA Novosti
Путин рассказал о последствиях отказа от российских энергоносителей для Запада
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Lenta.ru
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RIA Novosti
"Испытал новую модель". Зачем Зеленский решил ударить по городам Украины
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An inexpensive air-dropped weapon may have struck a Ukrainian target from as far as 150km away, according to a military Telegram channel
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12:52⇢Putin: Nuclear Power's Full Chain
⌨Russian state media continues to highlight President Putin's statements on Russia's energy capabilities and the global energy market, including nuclear energy competencies and the long-term significance of coal (Izvestia, NTV.ru, Vesti, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). These statements also attribute the shift in Russian gas supply vectors to the Nord Stream sabotage and impact of EU's rejection of Russian energy on its economy (NTV.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Simultaneously, reports cover developments regarding Russian oil exports to India (Interfax.ru, Kommersant).
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The Moscow Times (English)
Russia's regions have enticed men to sign up for war with steep bonuses. But at least three regions have quietly decreased these payments. 6
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The media prefer touting Kiev’s local successes while ignoring Moscow’s steady progress, Ambassador to the UK Andrey Kelin has said
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Президент выступил на международном форуме «Российская энергетическая неделя»
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The complexity of Kiev’s attacks on Russia indicate that they could not have acted alone, Dmitry Peskov has said
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15:47⇢Putin, Trump Phone Call
⌨Russian media is heavily focused on the ongoing phone conversation between Trump and Putin, with multiple outlets reporting its announcement, commencement, and Trump's statements about its expected duration and post-call details (Interfax.ru, Izvestia, Lenta.ru, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, Vesti). Concurrently, state media covers Putin's statements on energy sovereignty and preventing cost burdens on citizens (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Rossiyskaya Gazeta).
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The Moscow Times
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Трамп заявил, что встретится с Путиным в Венгрии
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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17:45⇢Trump, Putin To Meet In Hungary
⌨Russian media is overwhelmingly focused on the anticipated meeting between Putin and Trump in Hungary to discuss the conflict in Ukraine, with multiple outlets confirming the agreement and Trump's prior statements about progress on Ukraine (Interfax.ru, Izvestia, Kommersant, Lenta.ru, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti, Vesti). Concurrently, a state media outlet reports on the dismissal of a Deputy Defense Minister (The Moscow Times).
17:56
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Дональд Трамп и Владимир Путин проведут переговоры в Венгрии
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The Moscow Times
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The two leaders have agreed to meet in Budapest, according to the US president
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The Moscow Times (English)
The announcement came just a day before Ukraine's leader is due at the White House to push for U.S.-made Tomahawk missiles. 3
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RIA Novosti
В Запорожской области погиб военкор РИА Новости Иван Зуев
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Дональд Трамп и Владимир Путин проведут переговоры в Венгрии
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The US and Russian presidents held a lengthy phone call on Thursday
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RIA Novosti
"Испытал новую модель". Зачем Зеленский решил ударить по городам Украины
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The Moscow Times (English)
Trump announced he would meet in Putin as Ukraine's leader heads to Washington to push for U.S.-made Tomahawk missiles. 2
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RIA Novosti
Трамп заявил, что Tomahawk нужны США
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20:58⇢Putin, Trump Budapest Pact
⌨Russian media is overwhelmingly focused on the anticipated meeting between Putin and Trump in Budapest, with multiple outlets reporting that preparations are starting immediately. Discussions during their recent phone call covered Ukraine, including a warning from Putin regarding the transfer of Tomahawk missiles, and the potential for a new meeting on Ukraine.
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RIA Novosti
Трамп заявил, что ракеты Tomahawk нужны США
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RIA Novosti’s Ivan Zuyev was slain while reporting from the front line
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The FBI accuses the former official of transmitting classified information using personal online accounts
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