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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 17.03.2025.
It displays 66 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
17.03.2025 ⇢ Day Trump-Putin Call Preparation Crystallized Ceasefire Path
⌨Russian media intensively covered preparations for the March 18 Trump-Putin phone call, with Kremlin spokesperson Peskov confirming arrangements were made quickly. The conversation's focus appears centered on territorial issues, with Trump mentioning "division of assets" and control of nuclear plants.
The White House struck an optimistic tone, stating the US and Russia are "closer than ever" to achieving peace in Ukraine, with reports in Semafor and Kommersant suggesting the US might recognize Crimea as Russian territory as part of a potential deal.
Military operations continued with Russian forces claiming to have liberated Stepovoe in Zaporizhzhia region and striking Ukrainian drone training centers. Media reported Ukrainian forces had retreated from most of Kursk region, where previously Trump had asked Putin to spare surrounded troops.
Economic news noted Gazprom's 1 trillion ruble loss in 2024, while Putin authorized certain Western funds to sell Russian securities.
The White House struck an optimistic tone, stating the US and Russia are "closer than ever" to achieving peace in Ukraine, with reports in Semafor and Kommersant suggesting the US might recognize Crimea as Russian territory as part of a potential deal.
Military operations continued with Russian forces claiming to have liberated Stepovoe in Zaporizhzhia region and striking Ukrainian drone training centers. Media reported Ukrainian forces had retreated from most of Kursk region, where previously Trump had asked Putin to spare surrounded troops.
Economic news noted Gazprom's 1 trillion ruble loss in 2024, while Putin authorized certain Western funds to sell Russian securities.
17.03.2025
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00:23⇢Putin-Trump Ceasefire Talks Formalize
⌨Russian media extensively covers upcoming Trump-Putin talks regarding Ukraine, with several outlets reporting expectations of a ceasefire within weeks (Kommersant, Moscow Times). The White House suggests possible "evolution" in US-Russia relations (Izvestia). Russian officials demand "concrete security guarantees" regarding Ukraine (NTV, RBC), while US officials outline potential "stages A and B" for conflict resolution (RBC). Some sources indicate Ukraine may need to make territorial concessions in any deal (RIA Novosti). Domestic news reports on Roskomnadzor demanding Telegram remove prohibited sticker sets (TASS), while Komsomolskaya Pravda features cultural coverage of a visit to the "Guardian of Cold's" residence.
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные уничтожили опорник ВСУ на Красноармейском направлении
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The former Russian president was responding to suggestions of such a deployment floated recently by the UK and France
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Офицер «Шок»: ВСУ стреляют по мирным украинцам из страха, что те сбегут к ВС РФ
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RIA Novosti
Трамп заявил, что хочет обсудить с Путиным вопрос территорий и контроля над АЭС
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The de facto Yemeni authorities have vowed retaliation for the ongoing deadly bombing campaign
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RIA Novosti
США уведомили ЕС о выходе из группы, ведущей расследования против России
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08:46⇢Trump-Putin Talk Scheduled as Military Operations Continue
⌨Russian media reports extensively on Trump's planned conversation with Putin scheduled for March 18 (TASS, NTV, RIA Novosti). Several outlets cover military operations, noting Russian air defense systems downing 22 Ukrainian drones overnight (Izvestia) and describing difficult conditions for Ukrainian forces in Dzerzhinsk, where troops are allegedly left without communication, food or assistance (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Other headlines mention sharp cooling expected in southern European Russia (Interfax), a new court verdict against Saakashvili in Georgia (RBC), and US withdrawal from a group investigating Russia (RIA Novosti).
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The Moscow Times (English)
The U.S. president told reporters that discussions were already underway on "dividing up certain assets" between the warring sides. 2
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Российские войска нанесли удар по центру подготовки украинских специалистов по работе с дронами
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Драма «Настоящая боль», которая получила награду американской киноакадемии за «Лучшую мужскую роль второго плана», оскорбляет память 600 тысяч наших бойцов, павших при освобождении Польши
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The Moscow Times (English)
Prosecutors said two Ukrainian citizens were suspected in the case, with one arrested in Lithuania and the other in Poland. 2
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The Moscow Times (English)
News Analysis Experts agreed that a delay in any agreement would be helpful to Putin, who is set to benefit from further territorial gains. 4
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Александр Панайотов запишет песню с дочкой Юлии Началовой
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RIA Novosti
Путин и Рахмон утвердили программу стратегического партнерства в военной сфере
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More than 15,000 foreign nationals from 115 countries have taken part in the fighting, according to the latest Russian estimates
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16:25⇢Putin-Trump Call Preparation Accelerates
⌨Russian media extensively reports on an upcoming phone call between Putin and Trump scheduled for Tuesday (NTV, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Vesti). The arrangements were made quickly, according to Peskov (Vesti, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Military operations continue with Russian forces reportedly liberating Stepovoe in Zaporizhzhia region (TASS). Other news includes Putin allowing some Western funds to sell Russian securities (RBC), Hungary refusing to support a new €20 billion aid package for Ukraine (Izvestia), and Russia strengthening military cooperation with Tajikistan (RIA Novosti). Economic news notes the yuan falling below 11.5 rubles for the first time since June 2024 (Interfax).
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RIA Novosti
США и Россия как никогда близки к достижению мира на Украине, заявил Белый дом
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RIA Novosti
США рассматривают признание Крыма российским в рамках сделки по Украине, сообщили СМИ
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The Moscow Times (English)
"A dog’s death for a dog,” one former Kremlin official told The Moscow Times. 4
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