RIA Novosti
Франция возглавила западную партию войны против России, заявили в МИД
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 21.05.2025.
It displays 185 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
21.05.2025 ⇢ Day Putin Tours Liberated Kursk While Moscow Withstands Drone Barrage
⌨Following yesterday's discussions of a peace memorandum, Putin made his first visit to Kursk region after its "complete liberation" from Ukrainian forces. During this symbolic trip, he met with volunteers, visited the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, and reportedly joked about Sumy region potentially joining Russia.
Media extensively covered Trump's continued involvement in peace efforts, with reports claiming he told European leaders Russia would win the conflict and saw "progress" after his conversation with Putin. Lavrov emphasized Russia would no longer accept ceasefire proposals without addressing root causes.
By afternoon, Moscow faced an escalating drone attack, with air defenses intercepting 37 drones by evening. The barrage intensified, with mayor Sobyanin reporting 77 drones shot down over multiple regions by day's end.
In parallel development, former Ukrainian President Yanukovych's advisor Portanov was assassinated in Spain, receiving "five shots, the last to the head."
Media extensively covered Trump's continued involvement in peace efforts, with reports claiming he told European leaders Russia would win the conflict and saw "progress" after his conversation with Putin. Lavrov emphasized Russia would no longer accept ceasefire proposals without addressing root causes.
By afternoon, Moscow faced an escalating drone attack, with air defenses intercepting 37 drones by evening. The barrage intensified, with mayor Sobyanin reporting 77 drones shot down over multiple regions by day's end.
In parallel development, former Ukrainian President Yanukovych's advisor Portanov was assassinated in Spain, receiving "five shots, the last to the head."
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RIA Novosti
Командиры ВСУ врут Киеву об "успехах" в Курской области
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RIA Novosti
Командиры ВСУ врут Киеву об успехах в Курской области, несмотря на ее полное освобождение
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03:32⇢Trump Announces Golden Dome Missile Defense Project
⌨Russian media extensively covers Trump's activities, reporting he has decided on the "Golden Dome" missile defense system project (Interfax) and rejected Zelensky's sanctions appeals against Russia as "only my decision" (NTV). The New York Times allegedly reported what Trump told Zelensky after speaking with Putin (RBC). Military operations continue with reports of Russian forces destroying Ukrainian troops using Grad MLRS systems (Izvestia), while claiming Ukrainian commanders are lying about successes in Kursk despite its "complete liberation" (RIA Novosti). Domestically, one of the wealthiest Duma deputies has decided to leave parliament (Lenta), and 11 drones were destroyed over Orlov region (TASS).
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RIA Novosti
Силы ПВО за ночь уничтожили 127 дронов
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RIA Novosti
В Ставрополе прогремел взрыв в жилом доме
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RIA Novosti
США выступили против включения пункта о поддержке Киева в заявление G7, пишет Politico
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Разговор Путина и Трампа нанес мощный удар по Украине и союзникам, пишут СМИ
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05:56⇢Putin Tours Liberated Kursk Region
⌨Russian media extensively reports on President Putin's visit to Kursk region following its "complete liberation" (Lenta, RBC, TASS). Russia's air defense systems reportedly destroyed 32 Ukrainian drones over Russian territories this morning (Izvestia). Multiple outlets cover Trump's communication with Zelensky, suggesting Trump told the Ukrainian president to negotiate directly with Putin to end the war (Moscow Times, RIA Novosti, Svoboda). The narrative suggests Trump-Putin conversations have dealt a "powerful blow" to Ukraine and its allies (RIA Novosti). Domestically, a gas explosion occurred in a residential building in Stavropol (NTV, Vesti), while corruption is described as a "threat to the rule of law" (Rossiyskaya Gazeta).
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Kommersant
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Президент России Владимир Путин посетил Курскую области
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People who topple WWII memorials are revealing their true colors, the Russian president has said
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Эксперт Мозжухин: в РФ нет единого органа, отвечающего за пожарную безопасность
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Президент России Владимир Путин посетил Курскую область
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07:46⇢Putin Tours Liberated Kursk Region
⌨Russian media is extensively covering President Putin's visit to Kursk region after its "complete liberation" from Ukrainian forces (Izvestia, Kommersant, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Lenta, NTV, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RT, TASS, Vesti). During his visit, Putin reportedly called Ukrainian forces "idiots" (Lenta, RT), discussed extending payments to affected residents, church restoration (Rossiyskaya Gazeta), and met with volunteers (Vesti). Putin also noted that Ukrainian forces continue attempting to cross the Russian border daily (TASS). Meanwhile, the EU has reportedly developed a new type of sanctions against Russia (RBC).
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The Moscow Times (English)
The Kremlin leader met with pro-government volunteers, the acting regional governor and toured the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant. 2
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RIA Novosti
Не тот уровень: у США за долги отобрали главный козырь
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People who topple WWII memorials are revealing their true colors, the Russian president has said
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RIA Novosti
В Испании убили бывшего советника Януковича
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Radio Liberty
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10:01⇢Putin Tours Kursk After Ukrainian Expulsion
⌨Russian media extensively covers Putin's first visit to Kursk region since Ukrainian forces were expelled (Moscow Times, NTV, Komsomolskaya Pravda). During the visit, Putin met with volunteers, toured the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, and made statements about Ukrainian neo-Nazis (NTV, RT). Multiple outlets report the assassination of former Ukrainian president Yanukovych's advisor in Spain (Lenta, RBC, RIA Novosti). Other news includes Ukrainian drone attacks on a military microelectronics factory in Orlov region (Moscow Times), a suicide attempt broadcast live (Svoboda), and Federation Council's approval of taxi localization laws (Interfax).
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RIA Novosti
В Кремле рассказали о работе над меморандумом России и Украины
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Путин заявил о продлении выплат оставшимся без крова жителям Курской области
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11:36⇢Drones Intercepted Over Moscow
⌨Russian media reports on multiple security incidents: Moscow mayor Sobyanin announced the interception of three drones heading toward the capital (Interfax, RBC), while former Ukrainian president Yanukovych's advisor was assassinated in Spain with "five shots, the last to the head" (Lenta, Moscow Times). Putin made his first visit to liberated Kursk region, extending financial support to displaced residents (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Izvestia). Diplomatic developments include Kremlin spokesman Peskov discussing preparation of a memorandum with Ukraine (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti, Vesti), while Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova mockingly suggested including EU bureaucrats in new sanctions packages (TASS).
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People who topple WWII memorials are revealing their true colors, the Russian president has said
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Путин заявил о продлении выплат оставшимся без крова жителям Курской области
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The Russian president has ordered the restoration of all places of worship damaged during Kiev’s incursion
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News outlets have identified the victim as lawyer and former lawmaker Andrey Portnov, once an aide to Viktor Yanukovich
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RIA Novosti
Россия не даст обмануть себя с перемирием, заявил Лавров
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13:52⇢Lavrov: No More Ceasefire Deception
⌨Russian media reports on security concerns with another drone intercepted headed for Moscow (Interfax), while mobile internet was disabled in a second Russian region (RBC). Foreign Minister Lavrov warns Russia won't be deceived by ceasefire proposals, stating "we won't take the approach of 'ceasefire and then we'll see'" (TASS, RIA Novosti). Meanwhile, Putin visited Kursk region after its liberation from Ukrainian forces, extending support to affected residents (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Moscow Times). A Russian general warned of preparing for "large-scale war with Europe" with "thousands of Tomahawks" potentially being deployed (Lenta).
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RIA Novosti
"Могут не рассчитаться": у США выбили почву из-под ног
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With Washington leaning toward bilateral diplomacy, Brussels risks becoming an irrelevant – and obstructive – actor
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15:50⇢Moscow's Air Defenses Intercept Multiple Drone Attacks
⌨Russian media extensively covers drone attacks on Moscow, with defense systems intercepting multiple unmanned aircraft heading toward the capital (Interfax, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS, Vesti, Moscow Times). Foreign Minister Lavrov stated peace talks with Ukraine are impossible until the conflict is fundamentally resolved (Izvestia). Several outlets report that Trump allegedly told European leaders he believes Russia will ultimately win the war following his conversation with Putin (Kommersant, RBC, Bloomberg). Moscow Times suggests Ukrainian drone attacks resumed after Putin rejected ceasefire proposals, while an RT analysis claims Trump is moving closer to Russia's position on Ukraine negotiations.
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Russian air defenses intercepted 18 UAVs approaching the capital on Wednesday, according to Sergey Sobyanin
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18:07⇢Moscow Intercepts 18 Drones As Trump Signals Russian Victory
⌨Russian media extensively covers drone interceptions near Moscow, with 18 UAVs reportedly shot down (Interfax, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RT). Several outlets focus on Trump-Putin communications about Ukraine, noting Trump reportedly indicated to EU leaders that Russia would win (NTV, RBC, Bloomberg) and highlighting "progress" in settlement discussions (Izvestia). Foreign Minister Lavrov revealed Putin and Trump's position on long-term peace in Ukraine (Lenta), while Moscow Times reports Russian army advances have slowed to a third of their previous pace. Other coverage includes Bastrykin calling for cultural heritage destruction to be classified as genocide (TASS) and Taliban's potential terrorist designation review in the US (Kommersant).
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Reports identify the victim as Andrey Portnov, a former Yanukovich aide rumored to possess sensitive information on Zelensky
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ атаковали автомобиль в Шебекино, пострадал мирный житель
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The Moscow Times
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Силы ПВО сбили еще шесть украинских беспилотников, летевших на Москву
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The use of Russian defence technologies gave New Delhi a clear advantage in its recent military confrontation with Islamabad
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RIA Novosti
Силы ПВО сбили еще девять украинских беспилотников, летевших на Москву
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21:07⇢Air Defenses Intercept 37 Ukrainian Drones Over Russia
⌨Russian media extensively reports on air defense systems intercepting Ukrainian drones over Russian territory. Multiple sources indicate 37 drones were destroyed nationwide (Izvestia, RIA Novosti), with Moscow mayor Sobyanin specifically mentioning 27 drones targeting the capital (TASS, RBC). In sports news, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl defeated Traktor to win the Gagarin Cup hockey championship for the first time (Kommersant, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Other headlines include Zelensky stating Russia hasn't signaled ceasefire intentions (Lenta), Thailand and Seychelles beginning extradition of wanted Russians (Moscow Times), and an article on Russian S-400 missiles helping India gain military advantage over Pakistan (RT).
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RIA Novosti
Генерал Мордвичев стал главкомом Сухопутных войск
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RIA Novosti
Силы ПВО за вечер уничтожили 77 украинских беспилотников
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The US secretary of state has said the “two biggest nuclear powers” must never stop talking, however different their positions
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