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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 20.05.2025.
It displays 162 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
20.05.2025 ⇢ Day Trump Threatens Withdrawal While Putin Proposes Peace Memorandum
⌨Following yesterday's Putin-Trump call, Russian media extensively covered Trump's apparent readiness to withdraw from Ukraine negotiations and unwillingness to impose new sanctions on Russia. Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov revealed Putin had confirmed Russia's goal of achieving a "fair settlement" in Ukraine, while state media claimed European leaders were "shocked" by Trump's position.
By midday, the EU approved its 17th sanctions package against Russia despite Trump's opposition. Putin aide Ushakov disclosed that Putin had told Trump about thwarted terrorist attacks near the Kremlin before Victory Day celebrations.
Former president Medvedev declared Ukraine has "one last chance" for negotiations without preconditions, claiming Ukraine lacks legitimate leadership authorized to sign a peace agreement. Military reports throughout the day claimed Russian forces destroyed 70 Ukrainian soldiers in Sumy region and shot down numerous Ukrainian drones over Russian territory.
By midday, the EU approved its 17th sanctions package against Russia despite Trump's opposition. Putin aide Ushakov disclosed that Putin had told Trump about thwarted terrorist attacks near the Kremlin before Victory Day celebrations.
Former president Medvedev declared Ukraine has "one last chance" for negotiations without preconditions, claiming Ukraine lacks legitimate leadership authorized to sign a peace agreement. Military reports throughout the day claimed Russian forces destroyed 70 Ukrainian soldiers in Sumy region and shot down numerous Ukrainian drones over Russian territory.
20.05.2025
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RIA Novosti
Сотни тел украинских военных остаются в Курской области
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02:03⇢Trump's Ukraine Policy Sparks Global Response Chain
⌨Russian media extensively covers the aftermath of the Putin-Trump phone conversation. Peskov stated Putin and Trump discussed direct contacts between Russia and Ukraine (Izvestia). Following Trump's call with Putin, Zelensky and European leaders spoke with Trump to assess his initiatives (Lenta). European leaders reportedly concluded the US isn't prepared to increase pressure on Russia (Moscow Times). Trump explained why he's not tightening sanctions against Russia and indicated the US might cede its role to Europe without progress on Ukraine (NTV, RBC). Military reports claim hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers' bodies remain in Kursk region (RIA Novosti). In economic news, Russia's Defense Ministry is seeking 2.6 billion rubles from the Vympel shipyard (TASS) and General Motors is ending car deliveries to China (Vesti).
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RIA Novosti
Силы ПВО за ночь уничтожили восемь украинских дронов
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RIA Novosti
Бойцы "Севера" уничтожили отряд ВСУ, двигавшийся в сторону Курской области
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RIA Novosti
Пуля прошла у виска. Зеленский пережил смертельную опасность
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06:33⇢Trump Reportedly Ready To Withdraw From Ukraine Negotiations
⌨Russian media extensively reports on Trump's communication with Putin about Ukraine. Trump reportedly told Putin he's ready to withdraw from Ukraine negotiations and won't impose sanctions on Russia (Moscow Times, Svoboda). European leaders were shocked by the Putin-Trump conversation results (NTV, Izvestia). Senator Rubio indicated Europe wants to prolong the Ukraine conflict (Izvestia). Some outlets suggest Russia and the US are moving toward peace in Ukraine (TASS, Kosachev). Other headlines report Zelensky survived a dangerous situation with "a bullet passing near his temple" (RIA Novosti), and Russia's air defense shot down 8 Ukrainian drones over Bryansk region (Vesti).
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RIA Novosti
Шанс упущен. В ЕС отказались от перемен
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07:39
The Moscow Times (English)
The Russian president called the phone conversation, which lasted over two hours, “meaningful, frank and very useful.” 3
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Moscow and Kiev will need time to reach agreement, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
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Berlin wants US backing for the restrictions, though Washington is reportedly unlikely to support the measures
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Лавров рассказал подробности разговора российского и американского президентов
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08:40⇢Lavrov Unveils Putin-Trump Call Details
⌨Russian media extensively covers the Putin-Trump phone call aftermath, focusing on new details revealed by Foreign Minister Lavrov about the conversation (Izvestia, Lenta, RIA Novosti, TASS). Trump has reportedly stated he doesn't intend to expand sanctions against Russia (Interfax), while Putin confirmed Russia's goal of achieving a "fair settlement" in Ukraine (TASS). According to Moscow Times, Trump announced Russia and Ukraine will "immediately start" ceasefire talks. Meanwhile, Germany is reportedly seeking new EU sanctions against Russia despite Trump's position (RT). In other news, former Roscosmos head Yuri Borisov has been appointed as a Federation Council senator (Kommersant), and Hungary's parliament approved withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (RBC).
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RIA Novosti
Лавров рассказал подробности разговора Путина и Трампа
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The Moscow Times (English)
Chita, the regional capital with a population of 350,000, sits at the center of a federal state of emergency that has been in place for nearly a month... 2
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RIA Novosti
Трамп заявил Зеленскому и лидерам ЕС, что выступает против санкций в отношении России, пишет Axios
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The measures advocated by the EU could make the chances of settling the Ukraine conflict “much worse,” the US president has said
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10:19⇢EU Approves 17th Sanctions Package Against Russia
⌨Russian media extensively covers the approval of the 17th sanctions package against Russia by the European Union (Interfax, Kommersant, NTV, RBC, Vesti). In parallel, Trump has reportedly expressed opposition to new sanctions against Russia according to Axios, claiming they could worsen chances for Ukraine conflict settlement (RIA Novosti, RT). Following Trump's call with Putin, Russia launched over 100 drones against Ukraine (Moscow Times). Foreign Minister Lavrov has revealed details of the Putin-Trump conversation (Lenta, Izvestia). Meanwhile, Zabaikalsky region faces severe wildfires approaching the capital city of Chita (Moscow Times English), and Russia's tax service reports foreign DDoS attacks on its electronic services (TASS).
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The Hungarian parliament has approved a bill that enacts the withdrawal process
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Trump has reportedly declined to support Brussels’ pressure tactics against Russia following a conversation with Putin
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The Moscow Times (English)
News Analysis Experts said Putin aims to avoid engaging seriously in peace talks while trying not to alienate Trump. 4
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The South African president has arrived in Washington ahead of talks with Donald Trump
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11:45⇢Putin Reveals Foiled Kremlin Terror Plot To Trump
⌨Russian media extensively reports on details from the Putin-Trump phone call. Multiple state sources highlight Putin's disclosure to Trump about prevented terrorist attacks near the Kremlin/Red Square (Kommersant, NTV, RBC, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Analysts suggest Putin used the call to delay rather than end the Ukraine war, avoiding serious peace talks while not alienating Trump (Moscow Times English). Other sources claim "Putin got what he wanted" and Trump has opened the door for Russia to increase military pressure on Ukraine (Moscow Times). In parallel news, Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova stated the prisoner exchange initiative with Ukraine was Russia's (TASS), while Zhirinovsky's prediction about Ukraine's fate under the Russian flag receives attention (Lenta).
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By equating the two countries and ignoring terrorism concerns, the US leader risks undermining years of de-hyphenated diplomacy and fueling skepticism in India over trade and defense ties with Washington
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Украина и Запад пытались сорвать переговоры с Россией, заявила Захарова
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RIA Novosti
Украина и Запад пытались сорвать переговоры с Россией, сообщила Захарова
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President Donald Trump has warned that placing further economic pressure on Moscow could hinder peace efforts
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The Moscow Times
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Политолог Марков допустил бегство Дурова из Франции в обмен на акции Telegram
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Владимир Путин: Россия готова работать над меморандумом о мире с Киевом
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14:14⇢Putin Signals Peace Memo Readiness After Trump Call
⌨Russian media extensively reports on ongoing military activities alongside diplomatic developments. Russian air defense reportedly shot down 89 Ukrainian drones and four JDAM bombs within 24 hours (Izvestia, TASS). Following the Trump-Putin call, Putin stated Russia is "on the right path" and ready to work on a peace memorandum with Kyiv (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Meanwhile, the EU and UK imposed new sanctions on Russia despite Trump's concerns that additional pressure could hinder peace efforts (RT, Interfax). In business news, the supermarket chain Magnit has finalized its acquisition of premium grocer Azbuka Vkusa (RBC).
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Moscow will make sure religious freedoms in the neighboring country are respected, the foreign minister has said
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RIA Novosti
Украина претендует на то, что ей не удастся вернуть военным путем, заявил Рубио
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RIA Novosti
Украинский дрон атаковал автомобиль скорой помощи в Харьковской области, погиб мирный житель
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ атаковали автомобиль скорой помощи в Харьковской области, погиб мирный житель
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
В России протестируют вакцину против COVID-19 и четырех штаммов гриппа
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16:28⇢Russia Pardons Ukrainian Pilot While Denouncing Western Sanctions
⌨Russian media is heavily focused on the Ukraine conflict. Military operations continue with Defense Minister Belousov receiving reports from Central group officers (Izvestia). Media covers Putin's pardon of Ukrainian pilot Savchenko (Lenta) while reporting on Ukrainian attacks on ambulances (RIA Novosti). Foreign Minister Lavrov pledged Russia's support for Ukrainian Orthodox believers (RT). Diplomatic tensions remain high with Russia condemning UK sanctions as "aggressive" (TASS), while discussing potential US/EU oil sanctions if Ukraine talks fail (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Domestically, Russia is testing a combined COVID-19/flu vaccine (Komsomolskaya Pravda) and reports a tripled rate of Russians not wanting children during Putin's rule (Moscow Times).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Владимир Путин: Россия готова работать над меморандумом о мире с Киевом
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The Russian president told his US counterpart that Kiev tried to intimidate foreign leaders visiting Moscow on Victory Day, Putin’s aide has said
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RIA Novosti
Фронт начинает сыпаться. Что происходит в зоне СВО
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Moscow is prepared for unconditional negotiations with Kiev based on realities on the ground, the former president has said
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19:04⇢Russia Claims Military Success In Sumy As Medvedev Issues Ukraine "Last Chance" Warning
⌨Russian media focuses extensively on the Putin-Trump call aftermath, reporting Putin's readiness to work on a peace memorandum with Kyiv (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Several outlets claim Ukraine and its allies are "panicking" after the conversation (NTV). Former president Medvedev stated Ukraine has "one last chance" for unconditional negotiations based on current battlefield realities (RT). Military operations continue with reports of Russian forces destroying up to 70 Ukrainian soldiers in Sumy region using Iskander missiles (Izvestia, TASS). Meanwhile, domestic news includes criminal charges against a major agricultural holding founder (Moscow Times) and legal action against defense line builders in Belgorod (RBC).
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The Moscow Times
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RIA Novosti
Трамп ответил на призыв Зеленского ввести санкции против России
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No one has the right to meddle in another nation’s elections, George Simion stated
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Эксперт Мозжухин: в РФ нет единого органа, отвечающего за пожарную безопасность
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22:33⇢Trump Rejects Zelensky's Sanctions Demand
⌨Russian media heavily focuses on Trump's responses to Zelensky's calls for tougher sanctions against Russia (Lenta, RBC, RIA Novosti, TASS). Trump reportedly sharply rejected these appeals, while also describing the "Golden Dome" missile defense system as necessary for US survival (Izvestia). US Secretary of State indicated Trump made no concessions to Putin regarding Ukraine (Moscow Times), and Senator Rubio suggested Russia might present ceasefire conditions this week (NTV). Domestically, media covers severe forest fires destroying Russian birch forests, noting the lack of a unified fire safety authority (Komsomolskaya Pravda), and drone attack alerts in Moscow region (Vesti).
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The US president has claimed that aides took advantage of his “cognitively impaired” predecessor
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