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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 17.05.2025.
It displays 136 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
17.05.2025 ⇢ Day Trump's Call Crowns Istanbul Aftermath
⌨Following yesterday's Istanbul talks, Russian media focused on Trump's growing involvement in potential Ukraine peace efforts. By morning, Kremlin spokesman Peskov outlined conditions for a possible Putin-Zelensky meeting, stating it would only occur after delegations reach specific agreements. Russian outlets portrayed the Istanbul negotiations as "Putin's tactical victory."
At midday, Foreign Minister Lavrov discussed the talks with Trump's envoy Rubio, while Moscow Times reported Trump's special envoy had previously canceled a Russia visit after Putin refused to discuss a ceasefire plan.
The afternoon brought Trump's announcement of a phone call with Putin scheduled for May 19, which the Kremlin promptly confirmed. Secretary of State Rubio indicated Trump wants to meet Putin "as soon as possible" and revealed Russia is preparing a document outlining ceasefire demands, with the Vatican suggested as a potential negotiation venue.
At midday, Foreign Minister Lavrov discussed the talks with Trump's envoy Rubio, while Moscow Times reported Trump's special envoy had previously canceled a Russia visit after Putin refused to discuss a ceasefire plan.
The afternoon brought Trump's announcement of a phone call with Putin scheduled for May 19, which the Kremlin promptly confirmed. Secretary of State Rubio indicated Trump wants to meet Putin "as soon as possible" and revealed Russia is preparing a document outlining ceasefire demands, with the Vatican suggested as a potential negotiation venue.
17.05.2025
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The U.S. president says he will impose new restrictions if Moscow fails to reach a peace deal with Kiev
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The US president has once again branded Vladimir Zelensky “the greatest salesman in the world”
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02:49⇢Trump Claims Ukraine Peace Requires His Involvement
⌨Russian newspapers extensively report on Trump's role in Ukraine peace efforts. Multiple sources indicate Trump claimed a Ukraine deal is impossible without his involvement (Kommersant), expressed confidence about planning a meeting with Putin (RBC), and criticized Ukraine aid as wasting billions (RT). Hungarian PM Orban stated an agreement on Ukraine will only be reached after a Putin-Trump meeting (TASS). Meanwhile, Kyiv has reportedly requested direct Zelensky-Putin talks (Interfax), while the US State Department allegedly acknowledged failure in its strategy to deplete Russia (Lenta). In other news, Trump accused former FBI Director Comey of death threats (Izvestia).
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RIA Novosti
Группировка "Центр" продвинулась в глубину обороны ВСУ
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France is attempting to undermine the will of the voters, George Simion says
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Radio Liberty
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Radio Liberty
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RIA Novosti
Украинские чиновники боятся встречи Путина и Трампа, пишет Telegraph
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07:25⇢Istanbul Talks Labeled Putin's Tactical Victory
⌨Russian newspapers extensively cover the Istanbul negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Western media reportedly called the talks "Putin's tactical victory" (NTV) while Ukrainian officials fear a potential Putin-Trump meeting (RIA Novosti). Putin's aide Medinsky made statements about the negotiations (Rossiyskaya Gazeta), with some suggesting the talks were "a spectacle for Trump" (Svoboda). On economic matters, Russia experienced its first quarterly economic decline since 2022 (RBC). In diplomatic news, Putin expressed confidence in further developing Russia-Kazakhstan relations (Izvestia) and announced the first Russian-Arab summit for October 15 (TASS).
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The US president has once again called Vladimir Zelensky “the greatest salesman in the world”
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Lenta.ru
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
В Кремле назвали договоренности делегаций условием для встречи Путина и Зеленского
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
FT опубликовала расследование о потере Украиной миллионов долларов
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
KP.RU: Скачок биржи показал, кто одержал победу по итогам переговоров в Стамбуле
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The Moscow Times (English)
Ukrainian police posted photos of a dark blue minibus nearly completely destroyed, with the roof torn off and the windows blown out. 1
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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09:10⇢Peskov Sets Conditions For Putin-Zelensky Meeting
⌨Russian newspapers extensively cover the potential Putin-Zelensky meeting following Istanbul talks. Kremlin spokesman Peskov outlined conditions for such a meeting, stating it's only possible after delegations reach agreements (RBC, RIA Novosti, TASS) and that Russia will prepare ceasefire conditions (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Meanwhile, conflicting narratives emerge about negotiation outcomes – some outlets claim Russia achieved victory based on stock market reactions (Komsomolskaya Pravda, NTV), while others report a Russian drone attack killed nine people in Ukraine's Sumy region just hours after peace talks (Moscow Times). Putin also announced the first Russian-Arab summit for October 15 (Kommersant).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Песков ответил на вопросы политобозревателя «КП» Гамова и других журналистов
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
KP.RU: Скачок биржи показал, кто одержал победу по итогам переговоров в Стамбуле
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The Moscow Times (English)
Top spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the two sides need to achieve "certain results in the form of agreements" before a face-to-face meeting. 1
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European NATO members have no idea whether the US president is ready to be tough on Russia, the outlet claims
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Песков: России важно, кто от Киева подпишет документы по итогам переговоров
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Talks could take place, but only as a result of progress in the ongoing peace efforts between Russian and Ukrainian delegations, Dmitry Peskov has said
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11:28⇢Kremlin Sets Putin-Zelensky Meeting Preconditions
⌨Russian newspapers heavily focus on potential Putin-Zelensky meeting conditions. Kremlin spokesman Peskov stated a face-to-face meeting is possible only after delegations reach specific agreements (Moscow Times, RT, RBC, NTV). Russia reportedly demanded international recognition of annexed Ukrainian territories during Istanbul talks (Moscow Times). Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova advised Ukraine against listening to "NATO advisers" during negotiations (Izvestia, TASS). The Kremlin declined to comment on Russia's specific demands to Ukraine (Interfax). Meanwhile, Russian forces reportedly liberated Alexandropol in the DPR (Vesti).
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RIA Novosti
Лавров и Рубио обсудили итоги переговоров в Стамбуле
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Kommersant
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The US president has said he believes Washington and Moscow can end the conflict
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14:42⇢Lavrov-Rubio Istanbul Talks Discussion
⌨Russian newspapers highlight diplomatic developments around Ukraine. Foreign Minister Lavrov discussed Istanbul talks with Trump's envoy Rubio (Izvestia, RBC, RIA Novosti), while a separate report claims Trump's special envoy canceled his Russia visit after Putin refused to discuss a ceasefire plan (Moscow Times). Trump reportedly believes Putin is open to negotiations and that Washington and Moscow can end the conflict (RT). In economic news, Putin ordered Gazprom to build and launch the Volkhov-Murmansk gas pipeline by 2030 (Kommersant, TASS). Other coverage includes reports of Ukrainian property seizures in Crimea (Svoboda) and agricultural damage in Kursk region exceeding 90 billion rubles (Vesti).
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RIA Novosti
Путин утвердил список поручений по развитию Арктической зоны
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Kommersant
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RIA Novosti
Трамп анонсировал телефонный разговор с Путиным 19 мая
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The Russian foreign minister has welcomed the “positive role” the US played in getting Kiev to the negotiating table
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The Moscow Times
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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17:05⇢Trump-Putin Call Scheduled For May 19
⌨Russian newspapers extensively report on an upcoming phone call between Trump and Putin scheduled for May 19 (Interfax, Izvestia, Kommersant, Lenta, RBC, RIA Novosti, Vesti). The Kremlin has confirmed preparations for this conversation (RBC, Vesti). In other news, Moscow Times reports the Kremlin is open to a potential Putin-Zelensky meeting, while Putin has ordered the construction of two new nuclear icebreakers (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Additional stories include a major accident in the Moscow region with 14 injured (NTV) and new annual tax deductions for health check-ups and fitness tests (TASS).
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The Moscow Times
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
В Москве посадили кедры в честь погибших военкоров
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Песков: России важно, кто от Киева подпишет документы по итогам переговоров
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The two presidents will discuss the Ukraine conflict and trade on Monday, according to the US leader
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RIA Novosti
Трамп хочет встретиться с Путиным как можно скорее, заявил Рубио
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21:57⇢Putin-Trump Monday Call To Address Ceasefire Terms
⌨Russian newspapers extensively report on an upcoming Putin-Trump phone call scheduled for Monday (Interfax, Moscow Times, RT), with Trump wanting to meet Putin "as soon as possible" (NTV, RBC, RIA Novosti). The conversation will focus on Ukraine and potential ceasefire conditions, with reports that Russia is preparing a document outlining ceasefire demands (Kommersant, TASS, Vesti). The Kremlin emphasized the importance of who will sign potential agreements from Ukraine's side (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Meanwhile, Slovak Prime Minister Fico announced support for a referendum on lifting sanctions against Russia (Izvestia).
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RIA Novosti
Россия готовит список требований для прекращения огня, заявил Рубио
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Ultimatums could derail negotiations between Moscow and Kiev, ex-Russian president says
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Стала известна страна, выигравшая песенный конкурс Евровидение
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Песков: России важно, кто от Киева подпишет документы по итогам переговоров
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