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19.04.2025

19.04.2025Day Orthodox Easter Ceasefire Declared While Peace Proposals Accelerate

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 19.04.2025.

It displays 140 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

19.04.2025Day Orthodox Easter Ceasefire Declared While Peace Proposals Accelerate
The morning began with extensive reports of US considering recognizing Russian control of Crimea and lacking serious plans for new weapons deliveries to Ukraine, building on previous days' peace negotiation coverage. By afternoon, Putin declared an Orthodox Easter ceasefire that went into effect at 6:00 PM Moscow time, though both sides later accused each other of violations. This unilateral move came amid accelerating diplomatic activity, with Ukraine eventually agreeing to the temporary truce and suggesting its extension.

A significant prisoner exchange occurred simultaneously, with Russia receiving 246 servicemen from Ukrainian captivity, continuing the pattern of humanitarian gestures accompanying diplomatic maneuvers. Religious themes dominated naturally with Orthodox Easter preparations—the Holy Fire descended in Jerusalem as Putin attended Easter service at Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow. Military developments continued with Russian forces reportedly liberating Oleshnya in Kursk region and Shevchenko in DPR.
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02:23
RIA Novosti

Российские военные уничтожили опорный пункт ВСУ на ключевом направлении

02:23

02:25US Reportedly Considering Crimea Recognition

The newspapers extensively report on potential shifts in US policy towards Ukraine. Multiple sources cite American media reports that the US is considering recognizing Russian control of Crimea (Kommersant, RBC, NTV) and is not seriously discussing new weapons deliveries to Kyiv (RBC, NTV). Domestic military news includes reports of Russian forces advancing near Volchansk (TASS) and destroying a Ukrainian strongpoint (RIA Novosti), alongside an unusual report of approximately 100 Russian soldiers allegedly attempting to flee their military unit, with seven succeeding (Lenta). Trump is portrayed as being "trapped" in negotiations with Russia (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
03:06
04:15
05:25
RIA Novosti

Израиль не исключил удары по иранским ядерным объектам в ближайшие месяцы, пишет Reuters

05:25
05:51
RIA Novosti

СК установил личности командиров ВСУ, причастных к атаке на Курск 15 апреля

05:51
06:00
RIA Novosti

"Принуждал к страшному". Что грозит основателю самой влиятельной секты

06:00
06:43

06:46US Considers Crimea Recognition

The newspapers report significant developments in US-Russia relations, with Interfax claiming the US is considering recognizing Crimea as Russian territory. Military operations continue with defense ministry reporting destruction of two Ukrainian drones over Belgorod and Kursk regions (Izvestia, Vesti). The Investigative Committee claims to have identified Ukrainian commanders involved in attacks on Kursk (Lenta, TASS). Religious topics feature prominently with Orthodox believers observing Holy Saturday (NTV) and Patriarch Kirill's Easter message being published (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Trump's potential withdrawal from Ukraine negotiations remains in headlines (RBC).
07:18
RIA Novosti

Патриарх Кирилл обратился к верующим с пасхальным посланием

07:18
08:02

08:56US Plan For Ukraine Lacks Security Guarantees

The newspapers report heavily on Ukraine peace negotiations. New reports claim the US plan doesn't include security guarantees for Ukraine (Interfax, WP) with possible ceasefire agreement timing being discussed (Lenta, RBC, NYP). The Moscow Times suggests the US might recognize Crimea as Russian. Religious themes dominate with Orthodox Easter preparations underway - Patriarch Kirill issued Easter messages (RIA Novosti, Vesti) and Jerusalem prepares for the Holy Fire ceremony (NTV, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). A health ministry dietician offers Easter feasting advice (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Diplomatic tensions appear with Russia condemning Moldova's decision to prevent an Orthodox cleric from traveling for the Holy Fire ceremony (TASS).
09:03
09:03
RIA Novosti

МИД России назвал задержание архиепископа Маркелла проявлением антинародного курса Молдавии

09:03
09:11
RIA Novosti

Бойцы "Севера" освободили Олешню

09:11
09:37

11:31Foreign Asset Buyback Mechanisms Ordered

The newspapers report extensively on Ukraine peace negotiations, with Lenta and The Moscow Times noting Trump has threatened to exit talks unless a deal is reached "very shortly." US proposals to Russia are being discussed (Lenta). Multiple sources report Putin has ordered the development of mechanisms for foreign companies to buy back assets they abandoned in Russia (Kommersant, RBC, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Military developments include Russian forces liberating Oleshnya in Kursk region and Shevchenko in DPR (RIA Novosti, TASS, Vesti). An upcoming diplomatic meeting between Putin and the Sultan of Oman on April 22 is also mentioned (Izvestia).
11:47
RIA Novosti

Благодатный огонь сошел в храме Гроба Господня

11:47
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12:13
12:13
RIA Novosti

"Режим падет". В Европе заговорили о начале новой войны

12:13
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13:48
RIA Novosti

Путин объявил пасхальное перемирие

13:48

13:49Putin Declares Easter Ceasefire

The newspapers report on two major developments. First, Orthodox Easter dominates with multiple sources reporting the Holy Fire's descent in Jerusalem (NTV, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Vesti) and a Health Ministry dietician offering Easter feasting advice (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Most significantly, Putin has declared an Easter ceasefire (RIA Novosti). Second, Russia-US diplomatic tensions continue around Ukraine's NATO membership, with Trump's special envoy reportedly ruling out Ukraine joining NATO (Lenta, RBC) while the Kremlin claims the US lacks "reasonable ideas" on Ukraine (Moscow Times). Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman questioned German politician Merz's historical aspirations (TASS).
13:56
13:57
RIA Novosti

"Режим падет". В Европе заговорили о начале новой войны

13:57
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14:40
15:06
15:06
RIA Novosti

Путин объявил пасхальное перемирие, оно вступило в силу

15:06

15:08Russia Implements Orthodox Easter Ceasefire

The newspapers overwhelmingly report on Putin's declaration of an Easter ceasefire in Ukraine (Interfax, Izvestia, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Lenta, Moscow Times, NTV, RBC, RIA Novosti, TASS). The truce began Saturday at 6:00 p.m. Moscow time and will last until midnight Sunday (Moscow Times). Russia also returned 246 servicemen from Ukrainian captivity (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). RT reports the US has set a timeline for Kiev to agree to a ceasefire, suggesting it would "wash its hands" of the conflict if either side is obstinate. Religious news includes the Holy Fire descending at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem (Vesti).
15:24
15:24
15:24
RIA Novosti

"Режим падет". В Европе заговорили о начале новой войны

15:24
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18:19Putin's Easter Ceasefire Dismissed By Zelensky

The newspapers overwhelmingly focus on Putin's declaration of an Easter ceasefire in Ukraine. Multiple sources report Putin ordered the temporary truce (Interfax, Izvestia, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Lenta, NTV, RBC, TASS), while Zelensky dismissed it as "playing with lives" (Moscow Times). The Ukrainian side claims Russia continued launching attacks as the ceasefire was supposed to begin (Moscow Times, RT). Amid the truce, both countries exchanged hundreds of POWs, with Russia receiving 246 servicemen from Ukrainian captivity (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Moscow Times). Svoboda examines Trump's "tense hundred days" in office, continuing coverage of US involvement in negotiations.
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21:35

21:37Orthodox Easter Ceasefire Agreed By Ukraine

The newspapers extensively report on Orthodox Easter celebrations. Multiple sources cover Putin attending the Easter service at Christ the Savior Cathedral (Izvestia, NTV, TASS). A priest explains Easter traditions like red eggs and sweet kulichi bread (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Most significantly, Ukraine has agreed to an Easter ceasefire and proposed extending it (Moscow Times), while reports claim Zelensky received permission from London to pause fighting (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). The Trump administration plans to send envoy Steve Witkoff to Russia again to negotiate a Ukraine peace framework (RT). Military developments continue with reports of Ukrainian provocations involving Colombian mercenaries (Lenta) and attempted breakthroughs in Belgorod region (Vesti).
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