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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 17.08.2025.
It displays 150 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
17.08.2025 ⇢ Concession Diplomacy Echoed
⌨Russian media coverage throughout the day consistently prioritized the diplomatic fallout from the Alaska summit. Morning reports detailed President Trump's continued push for a trilateral meeting with Putin and Zelensky, alongside initial discussions on Russia's conditions for a Ukraine settlement. Midday saw significant focus on new claims suggesting Russia was ready for concessions on five Ukrainian regions, which contrasted with reports of Zelensky's alleged refusal of specific Russian demands. The impending Trump-Zelensky meeting gained prominence, with increasing emphasis on European leaders' intended participation, and Trump's reported preference for a one-on-one format. Concurrently, outlets extensively covered military actions, most notably the FSB's thwarting of a Ukrainian drone attack on the Smolensk Nuclear Power Plant, alongside continued reports of Russian strikes on Ukrainian "Sapsan" missile facilities. Discussions also emerged about US-Russia agreements on security guarantees for Ukraine.
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RIA Novosti
На правом берегу Днепра уничтожили группу французских наемников
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03:24⇢Trilateral Diplomacy Push
⌨Russian media remains preoccupied with the aftermath of the US-Russia summit and future diplomatic engagement. Reports indicate Trump's desire for an immediate trilateral meeting with Putin and Zelensky (Interfax.ru). State-aligned outlets reiterate Putin's positive assessment of his US visit as "timely" and "useful" (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Simultaneously, there is notable coverage on the content of Melania Trump's letter to Putin (Lenta.ru, RBC.ru), while some sources acknowledge no definitive Ukraine deal emerged from Alaska (The Moscow Times (English), Svoboda.org).
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RIA Novosti
ПВО за ночь сбила 46 БПЛА ВСУ
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RIA Novosti
ПВО за ночь сбила 46 дронов ВСУ
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The Ukrainian leader has claimed there should be tougher penalties if no peace talks happen
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RIA Novosti
ВС России нанесли удары по предприятиям в Днепропетровской области, связанным с ВСУ
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The trilateral meeting could reportedly take place if Monday’s encounter with the Ukrainian leader is successful
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07:06⇢Diplomacy's Next Chapter
⌨Russian media maintains a strong focus on post-Alaska summit diplomacy, highlighting Trump's push for a trilateral summit with Putin and Zelensky next Friday (RT, Interfax.ru). Reports also detail Russia's conditions for a Ukraine settlement (RBC.ru) and Europe's desire to support Zelensky in his meeting with Trump (Svoboda.org). Simultaneously, there's significant coverage of Russian air defenses downing numerous Ukrainian UAVs overnight across regions (Izvestia, NTV.ru).
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RIA Novosti
Рубио назвал саммит на Аляске очень продуктивным
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RIA Novosti
Российские войска поразили место хранения ракет "Сапсан" и склады боеприпасов ВСУ
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The Moscow Times
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The Moscow Times (English)
Despite a weekend marked by a flurry of diplomacy, Russia and Ukraine have continued carrying out drone strikes on each other. 1
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RIA Novosti
Глава ЕК поедет в США, чтобы участвовать во встрече Трампа с Зеленским
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RIA Novosti
Мерц и фон дер Ляйен примут участие во встрече Трампа и Зеленского
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10:25⇢Trump's Donbas Position
⌨Russian media extensively covers diplomatic developments regarding Ukraine. State-aligned outlets highlight President Trump's reported support for Russia's demand for Ukraine to cede Donbas (The Moscow Times, Vesti) and discuss Zelensky's alleged refusal of Russian conditions (Lenta.ru). European leaders are noted to be joining the upcoming Trump-Zelensky summit (RIA Novosti). Concurrently, multiple sources report Russian military strikes on Ukrainian "Sapsan" missile storage facilities (Izvestia, NTV.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS).
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RIA Novosti
Макрон, Мерц и фон дер Ляйен примут участие во встрече Трампа и Зеленского
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The Moscow Times
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RIA Novosti
Три лидера ЕС, глава ЕК и генсек НАТО примут участие во встрече Трампа и Зеленского
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RIA Novosti
Четыре лидера ЕС, глава ЕК и генсек НАТО примут участие во встрече Трампа и Зеленского
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RIA Novosti
Путин пообщался с Лукашенко по телефону
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RIA Novosti
Путин и Лукашенко обсудили итоги переговоров на Аляске
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RIA Novosti
Путин обсудил с Лукашенко и Токаевым итоги переговоров на Аляске
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11:56⇢Alaska Diplomacy Echoes
⌨Russian media continues its extensive coverage of diplomatic outcomes following the Alaska summit. President Putin is reported discussing the summit's results with foreign leaders (RIA Novosti, TASS) and positively assessing his US visit (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Discussions also highlight Russia's conditions for a Ukraine settlement (RBC.ru) and President Trump's continued interest in a trilateral summit (RT). Concurrently, reports persist on Russian forces striking Ukrainian missile storage facilities (Lenta.ru, Izvestia, NTV.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta).
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The Moscow Times
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The Moscow Times (English)
Ukraine and its European allies have criticized Putin's opposition to a ceasefire as a way to buy time and build upon Russia's battlefield advances. 3
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RIA Novosti
Путин обсудил с президентами Белоруссии, Казахстана и Узбекистана итоги переговоров на Аляске
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RIA Novosti
Россия и США договорились о гарантиях безопасности для Украины, сообщил Уиткофф
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The leaders of France, Germany, and Britain plan to back Zelensky in talks with Trump, according to reports
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13:34⇢Ukraine Guarantees and Talks
⌨Russian media continues to prioritize diplomatic developments surrounding Ukraine. Reports highlight discussions on security guarantees for Ukraine involving Russia and the US (RBC.ru, RIA Novosti), with European leaders expected to join forthcoming talks with Trump and Zelensky (The Moscow Times (English)). Kyiv, however, accuses Trump of colluding with Putin to force surrender (The Moscow Times). Concurrently, multiple outlets report FSB thwarting Ukrainian drone attacks, notably on the Smolensk NPP (NTV.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS, Vesti).
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The Ukrainian leader has again claimed that a ceasefire is needed to negotiate an end to the conflict with Russia
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RIA Novosti
"Гарантии безопасности для Украины". Уиткофф и Рубио раскрыли содержание переговоров на Аляске
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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16:08⇢Concession Claims in Ukraine Diplomacy
⌨Russian media maintains its focus on diplomatic developments concerning Ukraine, with new reports claiming Russia is ready for concessions on five Ukrainian regions (Lenta.ru, RBC.ru). The anticipated Trump-Zelensky meeting is widely discussed, highlighting Trump's preference for a one-on-one format (NTV.ru, Vesti) and Zelensky's alleged refusal of a peace deal (RT). Broader coverage includes discussions on Ukraine's security guarantees following Alaska talks (RIA Novosti) and calls for a ceasefire (TASS).
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The Moscow Times
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The Moscow Times
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US President Donald Trump’s special envoy has claimed that Moscow made a “significant” shift in its demands during the Alaska summit
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The visit follows a summit in Alaska between the presidents of Russia and US on resolving the Ukraine conflict
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Blockbuster without an ending: the Alaska summit and what comes next
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20:19⇢Europe's Ukraine Diplomacy Engages
⌨Russian media continues to highlight diplomatic developments around Ukraine, particularly the aftermath of the Alaska summit. Reports delve into what was discussed or left unsaid at the summit (Lenta.ru, RT, RIA Novosti). European leaders' involvement in future talks with Trump and Zelensky is emphasized (The Moscow Times (English), RBC.ru), with some outlets noting claims of EU leaders sabotaging peace efforts (Izvestia). Macron's remarks on Kyiv potentially recognizing territorial losses are also featured (NTV.ru).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Зеленского на встречу в Белом доме сопроводят западные политики
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