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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 20.06.2025.
It displays 220 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
20.06.2025 ⇢ The day Putin claimed all Ukraine belongs to Russia
⌨Putin's St. Petersburg Economic Forum speech delivered sweeping territorial claims about Ukraine, declaring "all of Ukraine is ours" while stating Russia doesn't seek Ukraine's "capitulation" but demands recognition of "realities on the ground." He suggested Russia might take the Ukrainian city of Sumy and warned that any Ukrainian use of a "dirty bomb" would be Ukraine's "last mistake."
The messaging contradicted economic realities, as Putin claimed Russia leads Europe economically despite Sberbank's Gref describing an "ideal storm" hitting the Russian economy. Finance Minister Siluanov promised no tax increases while acknowledging the budget is "seriously storming."
A prisoner exchange occurred between Russia and Ukraine under Istanbul agreements, continuing the diplomatic opening from previous days. Iran-Israel tensions escalated with Iranian missiles damaging Israeli residential areas, while the Kremlin dismissed US media speculation about tactical nuclear strikes on Iran. The coverage built on yesterday's pattern of Putin questioning Ukrainian leadership legitimacy while positioning Russia as a regional mediator.
The messaging contradicted economic realities, as Putin claimed Russia leads Europe economically despite Sberbank's Gref describing an "ideal storm" hitting the Russian economy. Finance Minister Siluanov promised no tax increases while acknowledging the budget is "seriously storming."
A prisoner exchange occurred between Russia and Ukraine under Istanbul agreements, continuing the diplomatic opening from previous days. Iran-Israel tensions escalated with Iranian missiles damaging Israeli residential areas, while the Kremlin dismissed US media speculation about tactical nuclear strikes on Iran. The coverage built on yesterday's pattern of Putin questioning Ukrainian leadership legitimacy while positioning Russia as a regional mediator.
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RIA Novosti
Тегеран может начать создание ядерного оружия, если США нанесут удар по стране, пишет NYT
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01:34⇢Russia shields Iran from regime change talk
⌨Russian outlets focus on escalating Iran tensions as the Kremlin positions itself as defender of Tehran's sovereignty. Multiple sources report Moscow's rejection of regime change discussions in Iran while warning against potential US strikes (Interfax, RT, Vesti). The coverage emphasizes Iran's nuclear capabilities, with reports that Tehran could begin weapons development if attacked by Washington (RIA Novosti) and IAEA statements that Iran hadn't manufactured bombs when Israeli strikes began (TASS). Domestically, outlets report the death of a Leningrad region deputy governor found shot in his home, officially classified as an accident (Lenta). A cyberattack crippled Russia's veterinary control system for food products, forcing operations to rely on verbal agreements (The Moscow Times). Economic coverage highlights foreign companies' desire to return to Russia according to investment council statements (RBC).
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RIA Novosti
Иран запустил ракеты в сторону Израиля, заявила ЦАХАЛ
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Накануне Петербургского международного экономического форума, который сейчас проходит в Северной столице, основательница Wildberries и самая богатая женщина России дала эксклюзивное интервью «Комсомолке»
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RIA Novosti
ПВО за ночь уничтожила 61 украинский беспилотник
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RIA Novosti
ПВО за ночью уничтожила 61 украинский беспилотник
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The Moscow Times
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05:13⇢Iran strikes Israeli homes
⌨Russian outlets report Iranian missile damage to Israeli residential areas while Moscow's air defenses intercepted 61 Ukrainian drones overnight and repelled a separate drone attack on Moscow (Interfax, RIA Novosti, RBC). The Kremlin dismisses US media speculation about potential tactical nuclear strikes on Iran as unfounded, with Peskov calling such reports "speculation" (TASS, The Moscow Times). Russian officials express tolerance for Trump's statements about Putin while expecting reciprocal respect (NTV, Vesti). Domestically, Aeroflot announces expectations for 100 MC-21 aircraft deliveries by 2030, highlighting Russia's aviation self-reliance efforts (Kommersant). Russia updated its Baltic Sea maritime boundaries, replacing Soviet-era coordinates (Lenta). The Wildberries founder gave an exclusive interview at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum, discussing balancing motherhood with business success (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
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RIA Novosti
ПВО за ночь уничтожила 62 украинских беспилотника
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RIA Novosti
В районе промзоны города Решт на севере Ирана прогремел взрыв после атаки
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The Moscow Times
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RIA Novosti
"Удар с оскорблением". Что расстроило Зеленского и разозлило Запад
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Ольга Любимова: за рубежом по-прежнему заинтересованы в российской культуре
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RIA Novosti
ВС России поразили центр подготовки диверсантов ВСУ в Одесской области
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06:23⇢Nuclear strike on Iran not ruled out
⌨Russian outlets report the White House acknowledging it does not rule out nuclear strikes against Iran, with Kremlin spokesman Peskov calling such action a "catastrophe" (TASS, Lenta, The Moscow Times). Putin prepares for his main session at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum as central event coverage continues (NTV). Economic discussions dominate with Sberbank's Gref declaring the current situation an "ideal storm" while identifying an equilibrium ruble rate (RBC, Vesti). Putin met with media representatives using biblical references about casting stones (Svoboda). The government gained full control of Domodedovo Airport assets through Rosimushchestvo (Interfax), while AvtoVAZ's president called for ending price wars in the automotive sector (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Military operations continue with reported strikes on Ukrainian saboteur training centers in Odessa region (RIA Novosti).
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The second-most powerful figure in Kiev has reportedly drawn bipartisan ire in Washington
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RIA Novosti
МРОТ превысит 27 тысяч рублей в 2026 году
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict poses serious radioactive contamination risks, Dmitry Medvedev says
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08:18⇢Russia's perfect economic storm
⌨Russian outlets report economic officials describing the current situation as an "ideal storm" with Sberbank's Gref citing high interest rates and ruble exchange rates as key problems (Kommersant, NTV). Finance Minister Siluanov promises no tax increases despite acknowledging the budget is "seriously storming" (RBC). The coverage builds on previous recession warnings from the Economy Minister. Separately, outlets report Russia and Ukraine will jointly determine dates for a third round of negotiations (Izvestia), while the Kremlin avoided commenting on speculation about political asylum for Elon Musk (Lenta, TASS). Former president Medvedev warns the Israel-Iran conflict poses Chernobyl-level radioactive contamination risks (RT).
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The Moscow Times (English)
Nadezhda Rossinskaya’s Army of Beauties volunteer initiative claims to have helped 25,000 people in occupied Ukraine between 2022 and 2023. 1
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RIA Novosti
Выступление Путина на ПМЭФ будет объемным и содержательным, рассказали в Кремле
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The Moscow Times (English)
Feature After surviving a suicide assault and sustaining severe shrapnel wounds, Alexander Platov shared his story with The Moscow Times. 7
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10:04⇢No tax hikes despite economic storm
⌨Russian outlets report the Finance Minister's pledge to maintain current tax policy despite economic turbulence, with Siluanov stating taxes won't change despite the ongoing "storm" (Kommersant). The Kremlin outlined conditions for ending the special military operation, though specifics weren't detailed (Lenta). Preparations for Putin's St. Petersburg Economic Forum appearance dominate coverage, with officials promising a substantial and meaningful speech (RIA Novosti, TASS). The Prosecutor General's Office announced plans to monitor foreign companies returning to Russia (RBC). Kremlin spokesman Peskov described US-Russia relations as moving "sluggishly" in clearing what he called "Augean stables" of bilateral ties (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Russian officials also commented on Middle Eastern affairs, with Zakharova stating Israel lacks grounds for operations against Iran (Vesti).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Президент России Владимир Путин выступит с речью на ПМЭФ 20 июня 2025 года
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Strengthening ties with African nations remains one of Moscow’s key priorities, the Russian president has reiterated
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Археолог Михаил Шуньков перечислил черты, которые достались нам от денисовцев
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RIA Novosti
Путин проводит серию встреч с зарубежными гостями ПМЭФ
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11:46⇢Prisoner swap breaks through
⌨Russian outlets report a major prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, with multiple sources confirming the swap was conducted under agreements reached in Istanbul (Izvestia, Kommersant, RBC, TASS, Vesti). The exchange marks a significant development in bilateral negotiations despite ongoing military operations. Separately, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova commented on potential political asylum for Elon Musk, though details were not specified (Lenta). Putin continues his St. Petersburg Economic Forum activities with meetings involving foreign guests (RIA Novosti). The Moscow Times warns of an approaching debt crisis, describing many Russian entities as being in "pre-default state," contrasting with official government economic messaging that has dominated recent coverage.
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RIA Novosti
Антон Котяков: в 2026 году МРОТ в России превысит 27 тысяч рублей
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Spain has rejected the target as “unreasonable” ahead of the bloc’s upcoming summit in The Hague
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Президент России Владимир Путин выступит с речью на ПМЭФ 20 июня 2025 года
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The Moscow Times
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The two nations have conducted a second prisoner swap in as many days, according to the Defense Ministry in Moscow
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RIA Novosti
В ковбойской шляпе и с красной звездой. История американца, полюбившего Донбасс
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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13:08⇢Putin declares Russian economic supremacy at forum
⌨Russian outlets focus heavily on Putin's St. Petersburg Economic Forum speech, with multiple sources providing live coverage of his plenary session appearance (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RT, Vesti). Putin announced Russia holds first place in Europe by economic volume and outlined priorities for 2025 (Lenta, TASS). However, The Moscow Times warns of an approaching debt crisis affecting many Russian entities in "pre-default state," contrasting sharply with official economic messaging. The prisoner exchange coverage from earlier continues across multiple outlets (Izvestia, Kommersant, RBC). Svoboda reports on Kurt Walker's assessment that Trump seeks both war cessation and a Nobel Prize, while RIA Novosti features a story about an American cowboy who embraced Donbass.
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Началось выступление Владимира Путина на ПМЭФ 20 июня 2025 года
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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14:28⇢Putin claims Russia leads Europe economically
⌨Russian outlets extensively cover Putin's St. Petersburg Economic Forum speech, with the president claiming Russia now ranks fourth globally in GDP and first in Europe (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Vesti, TASS). Putin warned against economic stagnation risks while announcing record-low poverty levels (Interfax, NTV). However, Sberbank's Gref described an "ideal storm" hitting the Russian economy due to high interest rates and a strong ruble (The Moscow Times). The Justice Ministry designated "Gorbi Media" as a foreign agent (RBC). Coverage builds on earlier prisoner exchange reports between Russia and Ukraine (Izvestia, Kommersant).
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The Moscow Times (English)
The president said Russia’s GDP growth had outpaced the global average in recent years despite what he called a “complex external environment.” 3
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Владимир Путин рассказал на ПМЭФ о повышении зарплат и понижении ключевой ставки
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The Moscow Times (English)
News Analysis Powerless to influence the conflict, Russia nonetheless hopes it will be able to win Trump's favor. 5
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15:55⇢Putin claims all Ukraine belongs to Russia
⌨Russian outlets report Putin's extensive comments at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum regarding Ukraine, with the president stating Ukraine must "recognize realities on the ground" while claiming Russia doesn't seek Ukraine's capitulation (Izvestia, Kommersant). Putin declared "all of Ukraine is ours" and suggested Russia might "take Sumy," describing Russians and Ukrainians as one people (NTV, RBC, TASS). He reported 76,000 Ukrainian military losses in Kursk region, calling it a "catastrophe" (Vesti). Economic promises dominated coverage, with Putin announcing salary increases and plans to reduce inflation and key interest rates (Komsomolskaya Pravda). The Moscow Times analyzed Russia's diminished leverage in the Israel-Iran conflict, noting the Kremlin's surprise at Israeli strikes after hoping Trump would be a peacemaker.
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The Moscow Times
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Moscow wants Kiev to acknowledge the “realities on the ground,” the Russian president has said
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RIA Novosti
"Возможно, это будет последней ошибкой". О чем рассказал Путин на ПМЭФ-2025
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17:46⇢Putin claims all Ukraine belongs to Russia
⌨Russian outlets report Putin's extensive comments at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum, with the president making sweeping territorial claims about Ukraine. Putin stated Russia doesn't seek Ukraine's "capitulation" but demands recognition of "realities on the ground," while simultaneously declaring that "where a Russian soldier steps, that is ours" (Interfax, Lenta, RT). He suggested Russia might take control of the Ukrainian city of Sumy, though claimed this wasn't an immediate objective (Izvestia, Kommersant). The Moscow Times reported Putin announced claims to "all of Ukraine's territory." Putin also warned that if Kyiv uses a "dirty bomb," it would be Ukraine's "last mistake" and expressed concerns about World War III threats (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Vesti). Russian officials reported 3,000 bodies ready for transfer to Ukraine (TASS). Separately, VK announced plans to create a unified messenger system for Russians at the Kremlin's request (Svoboda).
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The economic bloc is rolling out joint projects in energy, aerospace and AI, the Russian president told SPIEF
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The economic bloc is rolling out joint projects in energy, aerospace and AI, the Russian president has told SPIEF
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Убитые американцем русская мать и младенец в Италии жили на улице в палатке
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Владимир Путин рассказал на ПМЭФ о повышении зарплат и понижении ключевой ставки
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The Moscow Times
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Over 6,000 remains have already been repatriated, but Kiev is delaying new exchanges, Vladimir Medinsky has said
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21:40⇢Putin's economic confidence show
⌨Russian outlets report Putin's comprehensive economic messaging at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum, where he claimed Russia's economy is stable while quoting Mark Twain that "reports of my death are greatly exaggerated" (Kommersant). Putin announced plans for salary increases, reduced inflation, and lower key interest rates (Komsomolskaya Pravda), while highlighting China-Russia diplomatic ties as a global stability factor (Izvestia). He warned of consequences for any attempts to target Russia's shadow fleet (Lenta). Coverage also includes Putin's statements on Ukraine, a multipolar world, and the Middle East (NTV, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Separately, outlets report European negotiations with Iran ended without results (The Moscow Times), while the EU revealed details of nuclear program discussions (RBC). Russia announced readiness to transfer 3,000 more Ukrainian soldiers' bodies, with Kiev allegedly delaying exchanges (RT).
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The Russian president repeatedly touched on the Ukraine conflict during the plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
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