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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 18.06.2025.
It displays 187 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
18.06.2025 ⇢ The day Trump rejected Putin's Iran offer
⌨Russian outlets reported Trump's rejection of Putin's mediation offer regarding Iran, marking a reversal from the previous day's diplomatic opening. Early morning coverage focused on Iranian claims of establishing "complete control" over Israeli airspace while the US temporarily closed its embassy in Israel.
By afternoon, Trump revealed details of his conversation with Putin, stating he had offered Russia a role in Iranian negotiations after resolving Ukraine. However, Trump then issued what outlets described as an "ultimatum" to Iran while rejecting Putin's mediation services. The Kremlin responded by calling Trump's reference to "yesterday's conversation" figurative language.
Putin held his annual St. Petersburg Economic Forum media session with international news agency heads, positioning Russia as opposing trade wars while questioning Germany's role as a mediator on Ukraine. Iranian outlets claimed launching "super-heavy Sajjil missiles" against Israel, while the US deployed a third aircraft carrier to the region following Iran's refusal of Trump's demands.
By afternoon, Trump revealed details of his conversation with Putin, stating he had offered Russia a role in Iranian negotiations after resolving Ukraine. However, Trump then issued what outlets described as an "ultimatum" to Iran while rejecting Putin's mediation services. The Kremlin responded by calling Trump's reference to "yesterday's conversation" figurative language.
Putin held his annual St. Petersburg Economic Forum media session with international news agency heads, positioning Russia as opposing trade wars while questioning Germany's role as a mediator on Ukraine. Iranian outlets claimed launching "super-heavy Sajjil missiles" against Israel, while the US deployed a third aircraft carrier to the region following Iran's refusal of Trump's demands.
18.06.2025
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RIA Novosti
КСИР заявил о полном контроле Ирана над воздушным пространством Израиля
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The German chancellor has endorsed the ongoing Israeli strikes against Iran
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RIA Novosti
В Белом доме считают ближайшие 24-48 часов решающими в конфликте с Ираном, сообщил ABC
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The Jewish state’s attacks on Iran are illegal and threaten global stability, the Russian Foreign Ministry has said
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04:22⇢Iran's "new phase" warning
⌨Russian outlets report Iran's Supreme Leader announced a "new phase" in the conflict with Israel using just two words, while the White House considers the next 24-48 hours decisive in the Iran confrontation (Lenta.ru, RIA Novosti). Moscow accused Israel of risking "nuclear catastrophe" through its attacks on Iran, calling them illegal threats to global stability (RT). A UN Deputy Secretary-General warned of potential "chain reaction" nuclear testing risks (RBC.ru). German Chancellor Merz reportedly described Israel as doing the West's "dirty work" (Vesti). Russian forces began fighting for the settlement of Novy Mir in Kharkiv region (TASS). Domestically, investigation concluded against former Moscow Culture Department head Kibovsky (Kommersant), while Florida's Stanley Cup victory received coverage (NTV.ru).
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RIA Novosti
Иран атаковали более 50 израильских истребителей, заявили в ЦАХАЛ
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RIA Novosti
Telegraph: Китай тайно отправил в сторону Ирана транспортные самолеты
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RIA Novosti
"Невыносимая вонь". Украинцы пожаловались Западу на Зеленского
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06:16⇢US embassy closes as Iran claims Israeli airspace
⌨Russian outlets report the US temporarily closed its embassy in Israel while claiming Iran established "complete control" over Israeli airspace, describing Israel as "completely defenseless" (Interfax.ru, Lenta.ru). The US announced readiness to join military operations against Iran within 48 hours, as Israel reportedly struck Iranian uranium enrichment centrifuge facilities (The Moscow Times, NTV.ru). Russian air defenses destroyed 48 Ukrainian drones overnight, continuing daily defensive operations (Izvestia, Vesti). Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova mocked G7 countries as "mice that cried while eating cactus," while the Finance Ministry reported dozens of monthly applications from departing foreigners (TASS, RBC.ru). Pro-Kremlin outlets claimed Ukrainians complained to the West about Zelensky's "unbearable stench" (RIA Novosti).
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The German chancellor has endorsed the ongoing Israeli strikes against Iran
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Removing the government in Tehran would lead to chaos, the French president has warned
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08:27⇢Israel strikes Iran's centrifuge plants
⌨Russian outlets report Israeli strikes targeted Iranian nuclear facilities, with multiple sources confirming attacks on uranium enrichment centrifuge production and rocket manufacturing plants (Interfax.ru, RBC.ru, Lenta.ru). RT frames Western disagreement over Iran policy, reporting Macron's opposition to Trump's regime change approach, warning removal of Tehran's government would create chaos. Economic Minister Oreshkin discusses emergence of new global economic growth centers as the St. Petersburg Economic Forum launches with thousands of proposals (Izvestia, NTV.ru). Domestic coverage includes General Gerasimov inspecting Center Group forces and Sberbank warning Russians face 330 billion rubles in fraud losses (TASS, Vesti). Pro-Kremlin outlets suggest social media interprets recent strikes on Kiev and Odessa as Russia's "application to return to G8" (Svoboda.org).
08:28
RIA Novosti
Карапетяна обвинили в призывах к захвату власти в Армении
08:28
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RIA Novosti
"Невыносимая вонь". Украинцы пожаловались Западу на Зеленского
08:36
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The Ukrainian leader has appealed for continued aid after Trump refused to meet him at a G7 event
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The Ukrainian leader has appealed for continued aid after Trump refused to meet with him at a G7 event
08:53
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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09:19
The Moscow Times (English)
Among the 50 countries sending government officials to the event are China, Vietnam, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and the Central African Republic. 2
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09:28
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Военкор Дмитрий Стешин разобрался, почему в рядах ВСУ всё больше женщин
09:28
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09:38⇢National messenger approved
⌨Russian outlets report senators approved legislation creating a national messenger service, marking Moscow's push for digital sovereignty (Interfax.ru). Military coverage focuses on Russian forces liberating settlements in Sumy and Kharkiv regions, with multiple sources confirming advances in Dolgenkoe (TASS, Vesti). The St. Petersburg Economic Forum opens with a "multipolar" focus, featuring officials from 50 countries including China, Vietnam, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia, while economic officials discuss new global growth centers (The Moscow Times, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Iranian developments continue as Chinese aircraft reportedly disappear from radars approaching Iran, while the US allegedly delayed "hellish sanctions" against Russia due to military operations against Iran (Lenta.ru, The Moscow Times). Ukrainian coverage includes claims about women being deployed to frontlines and Zelensky seeking $40 billion annually for "resilience" after Trump refused to meet him at G7 (Komsomolskaya Pravda, RT).
09:54
RIA Novosti
Россия не видит рисков снижения экспорта нефти, заявил Новак на ПМЭФ
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10:11
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Курский губернатор Александр Хинштейн дал большое интервью Александру Коцу
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The European Commission has proposed phasing out all remaining oil and gas imports from Russia within two years
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New Delhi has reaffirmed its position of not involving other countries in any bilateral issues with Islamabad
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RIA Novosti
"Невыносимая вонь". Украинцы пожаловались Западу на Зеленского
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11:40⇢US warships race to Iran strike
⌨Russian outlets report the United States is urgently deploying warships and aircraft to strike Iran, with multiple sources confirming at least two US aircraft carriers participating in Israeli operations (Lenta.ru, Vesti). Putin confirmed Russia's readiness to serve as mediator in the Middle East conflict following discussions with UAE leadership about the sharp escalation (TASS, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). The focus shifts to expanding American military involvement, as ABC News reports US naval forces are directly supporting Israel's campaign. Domestically, AutoVAZ unveiled its new Lada Azimut crossover, receiving coverage across business outlets (NTV.ru, RBC.ru). Pro-Kremlin sources continue framing Ukrainian dissatisfaction with Zelensky, while Svoboda.org examines drone warfare capabilities expected by year-end.
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Tehran has a legal right to defend itself from West Jerusalem’s “banditry and state terrorism,” the Turkish president has said
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RIA Novosti
Путин провел совещание на ПМЭФ по экономическим вопросам
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RIA Novosti
"Невыносимая вонь". Украинцы пожаловались Западу на Зеленского
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The Moscow Times (English)
Feature Women suspected of marrying a soldier for money rather than love can increasingly expect to become a target of widespread vitriol online. 5
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Technological development and alignment with national economic goals are priorities for Moscow, Denis Manturov has said
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14:10⇢War party pushes Putin for new mobilization
⌨Russian outlets report the IAEA found no evidence of Iran's nuclear weapons program, contradicting earlier claims about Israeli strikes on nuclear facilities (Kommersant). Military coverage shifts to domestic tensions as the author of "Soldier's Truth" channel and Strelkov associate was detained in Moscow, prompting military correspondents to defend him (Lenta.ru). The Moscow Times reports Kremlin's "war party" is pressuring Putin to declare new mobilization, while social media groups increasingly target Russian women suspected of marrying soldiers for financial gain rather than patriotic reasons. Putin discussed the Israel-Iran conflict with UAE leadership and announced meetings with news agency heads from "unfriendly countries" (NTV.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Military operations continue with Russian forces striking Ukrainian positions near Konotop using Iskander missiles (TASS).
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RIA Novosti
КТК инициировал иск в международный суд для взыскания с Украины ущерба от атак БПЛА
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RIA Novosti
КТК решил через суд заставить Украину возместить ущерб от атак БПЛА
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RIA Novosti
"Невыносимая вонь". Украинцы пожаловались Западу на Зеленского
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The man was shot at close range during protests over a blogger’s death in police custody
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The Moscow Times (English)
Among the 50 countries sending government officials to the event are China, Vietnam, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and the Central African Republic. 2
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15:19⇢Trump offers Putin Iran mediation role
⌨Russian outlets report Trump discussed yesterday's conversation with Putin, revealing he proposed Russian mediation with Iran after resolving Ukraine (Lenta.ru, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, Vesti). Trump stated he offered Putin involvement in Iranian negotiations, telling reporters "I can do it, I can not do it" regarding potential strikes on Iran (Kommersant). The St. Petersburg Economic Forum opens with officials from 50 countries including China, Vietnam, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia, emphasizing multipolar focus (The Moscow Times). Kremlin spokesman Peskov explained Putin's meeting with Western media heads aims to convey Russia's position to the West (TASS). Pro-Kremlin sources continue framing Ukrainian complaints about Zelensky's leadership (RIA Novosti).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Телефонные мошенники начали обманывать самозанятых россиян от лица налоговой
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The Russian leader has reiterated Moscow’s readiness to mediate end to hostilities
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Курский губернатор Александр Хинштейн дал большое интервью Александру Коцу
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Ayatollah Khamenei has rejected the US president’s ultimatum to surrender and warned against American military intervention
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17:32⇢Trump's Iran ultimatum
⌨Russian outlets report Trump issued an ultimatum to Iran while rejecting Putin's mediation offers, marking a shift from earlier diplomatic overtures. The Kremlin responded to Trump's claims about "yesterday's conversation" with Putin, with Peskov calling it "figurative language" (Lenta.ru, TASS). Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei fired back at Trump's ultimatum, warning against American military intervention (RT). Multiple sources note Iran's difficulties and Tehran's desire to negotiate, while AP reported Israel cannot destroy Iran's nuclear facilities without US assistance (NTV.ru, Interfax.ru). Putin conducted routine economic meetings at the St. Petersburg Forum, congratulating Brazil's Rousseff on her BRICS bank reelection (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Vesti). The coverage suggests Trump abandoned the mediation path he previously offered Putin regarding Iran.
17:48
The Moscow Times (English)
"He actually offered to help mediate, I said 'Do me a favor, mediate your own. Let's mediate Russia first, okay?'" Trump said. 1
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Политолог Судаков: Израиль развяжет себе руки, убив аятоллу Хаменеи
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Курский губернатор Александр Хинштейн дал большое интервью Александру Коцу
18:05
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RIA Novosti
МИД Ирана выразил протест после ультиматума Трампа
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RIA Novosti
"Невыносимая вонь". Украинцы пожаловались Западу на Зеленского
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Western countries lose the moral high ground when they back Israel’s actions, Russia’s foreign ministry spokeswoman says
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Владимир Путин проводит встречу с главами мировых информагентств на ПМЭФ
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20:46⇢Putin's Forum Meets Trump's Rejection
⌨Russian outlets report Iran launched "super-heavy Sajjil missiles" against Israel, with coverage emphasizing Iranian Revolutionary Guards' claims about the attack (Kommersant). Putin held his annual St. Petersburg Economic Forum media session with international news agency heads, while expressing hopes for expanded cooperation with the BRICS New Development Bank (Izvestia, Komsomolskaya Pravda, TASS). Trump rejected Putin's mediation offer for Iran-Israel peace, telling reporters "Let's mediate Russia first" after Putin offered to help broker talks (The Moscow Times). The US deployed a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East following Iran's refusal of Trump's ultimatum, with Trump claiming Iran was "weeks away" from nuclear weapons (The Moscow Times, RBC). Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova criticized negotiations with Ukraine and defended Iran against Israeli "regime change" efforts (Lenta, RT).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Киевлянка Нина: Во время ударов украинцы проклинают собственное ПВО
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The Moscow Times
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Владимир Путин проводит встречу с главами мировых информагентств на ПМЭФ
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Курский губернатор Александр Хинштейн дал большое интервью Александру Коцу
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RIA Novosti
"Есть выход из нынешней ситуации". Путин ответил на главный вопрос недели
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The Russian president has dismissed Western rhetoric about an alleged threat posed by Moscow to the US-led military bloc as an “inconceivable lie”
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22:48⇢Putin sets Trump condition for Ukraine talks
⌨Russian outlets report Putin dismissed claims about Russia planning to attack Europe as "nonsense" while simultaneously announcing Russian military advances in the special military operation zone (Interfax, Lenta). Putin expressed willingness to meet Zelensky but questioned his legitimacy, stating Russia is ready to continue negotiations with Ukraine though he won't attend talks without Trump present (Kommersant, TASS, Vesti). The Finance Ministry borrowed nearly 3 trillion rubles in six months to fund the military budget, indicating massive war financing needs (The Moscow Times). Putin outlined possible timeframes for new Russian-Ukrainian delegation meetings while calling for a "fair world order" and dismissing NATO rearmament as "completely pointless" (RBC, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RT).
23:13
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Президент России подчеркнул, что остается нерешенным вопрос о юридической легитимности Зеленского
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