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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 21.09.2025.
It displays 125 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
21.09.2025 ⇢ The day of Ukraine's drone attack on Crimea's sanatorium
⌨Russian media in the morning continued to focus on the 'Intervision' music contest, along with reports of Russian arms production increases and air defense downing Ukrainian drones. Early afternoon reports shifted to the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia recognizing a Palestinian state. Discussions around Europe's intent to continue the Ukraine conflict and shelling in Vasilyevka were also noted. By the evening, media attention was dominated by reports of a Ukrainian drone attack on a sanatorium in Crimea, resulting in multiple casualties. Concurrently, Israel's rejection of Palestinian state recognition by Western nations was widely reported.
The day's events followed previous reports from September 20th about the Intervision contest winner and earlier discussions from September 19th regarding Russia's 19th sanctions package.
The day's events followed previous reports from September 20th about the Intervision contest winner and earlier discussions from September 19th regarding Russia's 19th sanctions package.
21.09.2025
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00:24
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Владимир Путин: производство некоторых видов вооружений увеличилось в 30 раз
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01:24⇢Intervision Crown Goes East
⌨Russian media is currently dominated by the results of the 'Intervision' music contest, with numerous outlets reporting that Vietnamese singer Duc Phuc won (Interfax.ru, Izvestia, Lenta.ru, NTV.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Vesti). RT (Russia Today) also reported on alleged Australian government pressure for its singer to withdraw. Separately, Komsomolskaya Pravda highlights a significant increase in Russian arms production.
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The US president said “bad things” will happen if the Taliban doesn’t surrender the key airfield
03:04
03:13
RIA Novosti
Операторы дронов "Молния-2" научились обманывать РЭБ ВСУ
03:13
03:47
RIA Novosti
Подразделения двух бригад ВСУ оказались блокированы в районе Синельниково в Харьковской области
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Radio Liberty
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07:12⇢Trump Eyes Russian Oil
⌨Russian media continues to focus on international relations, particularly comments from Donald Trump concerning Russian oil purchases (Kommersant, RBC.ru) and threats to Afghanistan over Bagram air base (RT (Russia Today)). Some outlets also report on alleged Ukrainian forces being blocked in the Kharkiv region (RIA Novosti) and Russian air defense downing drones (NTV.ru). Separately, an increase in Russian arms production continues to be highlighted (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
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Metropolitan Tikhon has said the assassinated US activist inspired many young Christians to stand up for their beliefs
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08:27
RIA Novosti
ВС России уничтожили украинских диверсантов, готовившихся к переправе через Днепр
08:27
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09:27
RIA Novosti
ВСУ обстреляли многоквартирный дом в Запорожской области, есть пострадавшие
09:27
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10:02
Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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10:19
Vietnam’s Duc Phuc clinched victory at the 2025 song contest in Moscow
10:19
10:21⇢Ukraine Talks, Russia's Terms
⌨Russian media continues to focus on the aftermath of the Intervision song contest, with RT reporting on the winner's charity pledge (RT (Russia Today)) and Rossiyskaya Gazeta mentioning Lavrov's comments on attempts to disrupt the event. Concurrently, several outlets discuss the ongoing situation in Ukraine, including peace negotiations (Izvestia, TASS) and shelling in the Zaporozhye region (NTV.ru, RIA Novosti). Another prominent theme is the dismissal of General Alexander Lapin (The Moscow Times, RBC.ru).
10:36
Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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11:54
Washington is merely pretending it is not happy about the Jewish state’s attack in the key Gulf nation, Dan Cohen has told RT
11:54
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12:45
The presidents of Russia and the US share a desire to end the Ukraine conflict, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
12:45
13:20
RIA Novosti
Канада, Австралия и Британия признали палестинское государство
13:20
13:29
RIA Novosti
Великобритания, Канада и Австралия признали палестинское государство
13:29
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13:39⇢Palestinian Statehood Recognized
⌨Russian media is currently dominated by reports of the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia recognizing a Palestinian state (Interfax.ru, RIA Novosti, TASS). Concurrently, outlets continue to discuss the Ukraine conflict, with mentions of Europe's intention to continue the conflict (Izvestia) and shelling in Vasilyevka (NTV.ru). Putin's relationship with Trump and the desire to end the Ukraine conflict is also noted (RT (Russia Today)).
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The Moscow Times (English)
The revival of the Soviet-era Intervision contest was marked by awkward moments, forced solidarity and performances that often fell flat. 3
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Anger over mismanaged multi-billion-dollar flood control projects has sparked street unrest in Manila
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15:55
RIA Novosti
Израиль отверг заявления западных стран о признании Палестины
15:55
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
16:13
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16:31⇢Palestinian State Recognition
⌨Russian media continues to focus on international relations, with reports on Trump's promise to defend Poland and Baltic states if Russia escalates (Lenta.ru, The Moscow Times). Concurrently, the recognition of Palestine by G7 countries (RBC.ru) and Israel's rejection of these statements (RIA Novosti, Vesti) remain prominent. Separately, the Intervision contest continues to be discussed, but with a critical tone (The Moscow Times (English)).
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The US President had earlier called on EU leaders to impose 100% tariffs on the bloc’s imports from India and China
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Western European nations’ move to reimpose sanctions has derailed a recent monitoring agreement, Tehran has said
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17:47
RIA Novosti
Макрон признал невозможность конфискации замороженных российских активов
17:47
17:56
Alexander Markovics, co-founder of Austria’s Identitarian Movement, believes liberal Europe has lost its way – but it has a beacon to steer itself right again
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ атаковали Крым беспилотниками, есть погибшие
18:56
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Protesters proceeded towards the presidential palace while holding anti-war banners
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19:30
RIA Novosti
ВСУ атаковали Южный берег Крыма беспилотниками, есть погибшие
19:30
19:40⇢Crimean Resorts Under Drone Attack
⌨Russian media is currently dominated by reports of a Ukrainian drone attack on a sanatorium in Crimea, resulting in casualties (Kommersant, Lenta.ru, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, Vesti). This comes as the recognition of Palestine continues to be discussed, with Netanyahu viewing it as a threat to Israel (Izvestia), following earlier reports of the UK, Canada, and Australia recognizing a Palestinian state (Interfax.ru). Separately, RT (Russia Today) reports on a march in Warsaw against Poland's role in the Ukraine conflict.
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The move comes on the eve of a UNGA summit next week that is expected to be dominated by Middle East issues
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RIA Novosti
При ударе ВСУ по курортной зоне в Крыму погибли два человека
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RIA Novosti
При атаке украинских беспилотников по курортной зоне в Крыму погибли два человека
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20:38
Rossiyskaya Gazeta
20:38
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RIA Novosti
Число погибших после атаки БПЛА в Крыму возросло до трех человек
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Tens of thousands of people are attending, with US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance among them
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21:55
RIA Novosti
При атаке БПЛА в курортной зоне Крыма погибли три человека
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22:55
Komsomolskaya Pravda
KP.RU: Киевляне рассказали, как запугивают тех, кто хочет мира с Россией
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23:05⇢Crimea's Resorts Under Drone Fire
⌨Russian media continues to focus on the Ukrainian drone attack in Crimea, with new reports confirming three fatalities and sixteen injured at a resort (Kommersant, Lenta.ru, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, TASS). Some outlets also report on alleged low morale in Kyiv, with claims of intimidation against those seeking peace and children speaking Russian (Komsomolskaya Pravda). International news, such as the Charlie Kirk memorial, is covered by RT.
23:19
A ceremony honoring the slain conservative activist is being held in Arizona
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