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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 18.08.2025.
It displays 207 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
18.08.2025 ⇢ Washington's Call to Moscow
⌨The day's Russian media focused intensely on Volodymyr Zelensky's Washington visit. Morning reports emphasized expectations of Donald Trump pressuring Zelensky towards a peace deal, involving renouncing Crimea and NATO membership. Concurrently, successful FSB operations thwarting Ukrainian drone attacks and a planned car bombing on the Crimean Bridge gained prominence. By midday, a significant new development emerged: Hungarian officials accused Ukraine of striking the Druzhba oil pipeline, halting supplies to Europe. As the anticipated Trump-Zelensky meeting commenced, Russian outlets highlighted Trump's statements, including his view that Ukraine would not join NATO and that a ceasefire was no longer required. The evening's dominant narrative shifted dramatically to reports of Trump interrupting his meetings with Zelensky and European leaders to conduct calls with President Putin, underscoring a direct channel between the US and Russian leaders.
18.08.2025
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01:16
RIA Novosti
В Сумах прогремели взрывы
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01:33
RIA Novosti
Зеленский может остановить конфликт почти немедленно, заявил Трамп
01:33
01:35⇢Zelensky's Washington Reckoning
⌨Russian media heavily focuses on Volodymyr Zelensky's ongoing trip to Washington for talks with Donald Trump. News outlets report Zelensky is accompanied by European leaders, while emphasizing expectations that Trump will pressure him towards a peace deal. Sources highlight a negative outlook for Kyiv's options and Trump's assertion that Zelensky can swiftly end the conflict (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Lenta.ru, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, TASS, The Moscow Times (English)).
01:42
RIA Novosti
Трамп призвал Зеленского отказаться от Крыма для мира на Украине
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03:33
Foremost in Ukrainians’ minds is averting another clash with Trump’s team, as Zelensky heads to Washington, the newspaper wrote
03:33
04:24
RIA Novosti
ПВО за ночь уничтожила 23 беспилотника
04:24
04:49
RIA Novosti
ФСБ сорвала попытку украинских спецслужб совершить теракт на Крымском мосту
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05:08⇢Trump's Peace Terms for Zelensky
⌨Russian media continues to prioritize Volodymyr Zelensky's ongoing Washington visit, ahead of his bilateral meeting with Donald Trump. News outlets report the meeting schedule and expectations of Trump pressuring Zelensky to end the conflict by renouncing Crimea and NATO membership (Interfax.ru, The Moscow Times, NTV.ru, RT, Komsomolskaya Pravda). Concurrently, multiple sources detail successful FSB operations thwarting Ukrainian drone attacks and a planned car bombing on the Crimean Bridge (RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, TASS, Vesti).
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Foremost in Ukrainians’ minds is averting another clash with Trump’s team, as Zelensky heads to Washington, the newspaper wrote
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05:49
Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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05:49
The US president says a peace deal hinges on Ukraine remaining outside NATO and ceding territory
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The US president says a peace deal hinges on Ukraine remaining outside NATO and ceding territory
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07:42
The Moscow Times (English)
The attack, which took place just before dawn, reduced part of the building to rubble and sparked fires on at least three floors, officials said. 2
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07:44⇢Crimean Bridge Plot Foiled
⌨Russian media continues to highlight President Trump's assertion that the Ukraine conflict could conclude if Kyiv renounces Crimea and NATO membership, alongside analyses of his stance (Lenta.ru, RT, The Moscow Times, Vesti, Svoboda.org). Major outlets also prominently feature the FSB thwarting another Ukrainian terrorist attack on the Crimean Bridge. Additionally, reports detail numerous Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian territory, including a nuclear power plant, largely neutralized by air defenses (NTV.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, Interfax.ru, Izvestia).
08:26
08:26
RIA Novosti
Европейские лидеры запаниковали из-за саммита на Аляске, пишет Guardian
08:26
08:34
The Moscow Times (English)
Russia’s stock market is expected to face “heightened volatility” in the coming days amid uncertainty over ongoing talks to end the war. 1
08:34
08:34
RIA Novosti
Лидеры стран ЕС направились в США, запаниковав из-за саммита на Аляске, пишет Guardian
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09:52
RIA Novosti
Сийярто сообщил о прекращении поставок нефти в Венгрию после атаки ВСУ на трубопровод "Дружба"
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10:01
RIA Novosti
Сийярто сообщил о прекращении поставок нефти по "Дружбе" из-за удара ВСУ
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10:01
The latest attack on Budapest’s energy security is “outrageous and unacceptable,” Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has said
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10:19⇢Druzhba Pipeline Under Fire
⌨Russian media continues to report on extensive Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian territory, including infrastructure, largely intercepted by air defenses and countered by Russian strikes (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS, Interfax.ru, Izvestia). A new development sees Hungarian officials accusing Ukraine of striking the Druzhba oil pipeline, halting supplies to Europe (RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, RT). Concurrently, coverage persists on the anticipated Trump-Zelensky meeting, with Zelensky reportedly proposing a frontline conflict freeze (The Moscow Times, The Moscow Times (English), Komsomolskaya Pravda).
10:35
RIA Novosti
Путин рассказал президенту ЮАР об итогах встречи с Трампом
10:35
10:44
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Американист Мирзаян: Европы способна поддерживать Украину лишь 3 месяца
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11:19
Rossiyskaya Gazeta
11:19
11:19
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11:44
RIA Novosti
Путин рассказал президенту Таджикистана об итогах встречи с Трампом
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12:20
RIA Novosti
Путин обсудил с Моди итоги саммита на Аляске
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12:23⇢Alaska Summit Debrief
⌨Russian media outlets prominently feature President Putin's discussion with Indian Prime Minister Modi regarding the outcomes of the recent Russia-US summit in Alaska (Interfax.ru, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti). Continuing a major theme, the anticipated Trump-Zelensky meeting remains a focus, with analyses suggesting bleak prospects for Ukraine (Komsomolskaya Pravda, The Moscow Times (English)). Separately, reports detail a Russian strike on an oil depot near Odesa (Lenta.ru) and increasing casualties from an industrial incident in Ryazan (TASS, Vesti).
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The Ukrainian leader hopes that with the support of Western nations, Kiev can “force Russia into a real peace”
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Путин обсудил с президентом Бразилии итоги саммита на Аляске
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14:13
RIA Novosti
Путин обсудил с лидером Бразилии итоги саммита на Аляске
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14:23⇢Trump-Zelensky Showdown
⌨Russian media heavily focuses on the unfolding Trump-Zelensky meeting, with EU leaders holding preparatory talks with Zelensky (NTV.ru) amidst Trump's explicit intent to end the conflict (TASS, Vesti). Notably, Zelensky is reported to reject Trump’s peace terms (RT). Adding to the conflict's complexity, a country deemed "friendly" to Russia is increasing military supplies to Ukraine (Lenta.ru). Separately, Budapest blames Ukraine for disrupting oil deliveries (Interfax.ru).
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14:56
The Moscow Times (English)
The head of Dagestan said General Esedulla Abachev was receiving medical attention at “one of the country’s best military medical centers.” 1
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15:05
RIA Novosti
Путин обсудил итоги саммита на Аляске с лидерами пяти государств
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15:31
RIA Novosti
Трамп перед встречей с Зеленским заявил, что "точно знает, что делает"
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No deal, but still a win: how both Russia and the US left Alaska stronger
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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16:49
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Суд признал экстремистом совладельца «Рижского хлеба», который спонсировал ВСУ
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16:51⇢Kyiv's Patrons Questioned
⌨The newspapers report on ongoing diplomatic activity surrounding the Ukraine conflict, particularly ahead of the Trump-Zelensky meeting, with the White House revealing attendees (RBC.ru, RIA Novosti). Russian media notes Europe's perceived desire to continue the conflict despite Trump's peace rhetoric (Rossiyskaya Gazeta) and reports on US policy causing panic among Kyiv's European sponsors (NTV.ru). Concerns are also highlighted regarding continued Western military aid to Ukraine, despite prohibitions (Interfax.ru, TASS).
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No deal, but still a win: how both Russia and the US left Alaska stronger
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17:21
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Зеленский прибыл в Белый дом на встречу с Трампом
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17:23
RIA Novosti
"Завтра будет хуже". В ЕС вывели вражду с Россией на новый уровень
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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17:41
Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The Ukrainian leader has told a media briefing that he thinks a trilateral meeting is a good idea
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17:50
Kommersant
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17:51⇢Trump-Zelensky Talks Unfold
⌨The Russian media's primary focus remains the ongoing Trump-Zelensky meeting in the White House (Komsomolskaya Pravda, NTV.ru, Svoboda.org). Headlines extensively feature President Trump's statements, including that Ukraine will not join NATO (Kommersant) and that a ceasefire is no longer required (TASS). There are also reports of Ukraine expressing readiness to recognize Russian control over new regions (Lenta.ru) and Zelensky declining to discuss territorial concessions (Vesti). Simultaneously, Ukrainian authorities are evacuating Donetsk residents amid a Russian breakthrough (The Moscow Times).
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Lenta.ru
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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18:07
18:25
The US president has said he will contact his Russian counterpart following a series of meetings with Vladimir Zelensky and Western European leaders
18:25
18:33
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Трамп пообещал позвонить Путину сразу после встречи с Зеленским
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19:18⇢Trump's Moscow Call
⌨Russian media intensely covers the Trump-Zelensky White House meeting. A key highlight is President Trump's intent to call President Putin immediately after his talks with Zelensky and EU leaders (Izvestia, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RT). Reports also detail Trump's emphasis on true peace, not just a truce (Interfax.ru), and his positive assessment of the negotiations (RBC.ru). Ukraine's election conditions and security guarantees are also noted (The Moscow Times, Kommersant, TASS).
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The Moscow Times
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20:08
The Ukrainian leader had previously refused to discuss land swaps as part of a resolution to the Ukraine conflict
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German Chancellor Merz had insisted a ceasefire must be the result of any future meetings
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21:07
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Американский лидер позвонил Путину, прервав встречу с европейскими лидерами
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21:23
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Bild: Трамп прервал встречу с европейскими лидерами в Белом доме ради звонка Путину
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21:35⇢Trump's Direct Line
⌨Russian media intensely covers President Trump's ongoing diplomatic efforts regarding Ukraine. Headlines widely report that Trump interrupted meetings with President Zelensky and European leaders to conduct calls with President Putin (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Lenta.ru, RBC.ru, TASS). Papers also note Trump's satisfaction with his talks with Zelensky (Interfax.ru) and his statements regarding Russia's acceptance of security guarantees for Ukraine (NTV.ru, Kommersant), as well as his dismissal of ceasefire demands (RT).
21:42
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Bild: Трамп прервал встречу с европейскими лидерами в Белом доме ради звонка Путину
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The US president hosted Vladimir Zelensky and his Western European backers on possible territory exchanges and security architecture
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21:44
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Bild: Трамп прервал встречу с европейскими лидерами в Белом доме ради звонка Путину
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The US president hosted Vladimir Zelensky and his Western European backers on possible territory exchanges and security architecture
21:50
21:50
RIA Novosti
Встреча Трампа с Зеленским и лидерами ЕС завершилась
21:50
22:08
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Ушаков: разговор Путина и Трампа длился 40 минут
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22:08
RIA Novosti
Трамп созвонился с Путиным
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22:16
Rossiyskaya Gazeta
22:16
22:16
The US President reportedly paused talks with Vladimir Zelensky and his Western European backers to talk directly to his Russian counterpart
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The US President hosted Vladimir Zelensky and some of his key Western European backers for talks on Monday
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23:01⇢Trump-Putin's Ukraine Push
⌨Russian media extensively reports on the phone conversation between President Trump and President Putin, noting its 40-minute duration (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Headlines highlight Trump's assertion that preparations for a Putin-Zelensky meeting have begun (NTV.ru, Lenta.ru), with both leaders advocating for continued Russia-Ukraine negotiations (TASS). Putin reportedly thanked Trump for progress in resolving the conflict (Vesti), underscoring ongoing diplomatic efforts (RT, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti).
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The Moscow Times
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23:42
The Washington meeting shows Zelensky and his backers are playing catch-up to American and Russian leaders
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