RIA Novosti
Уиткофф заявил о согласии Киева на выборы
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The Hear
22.03.2025 — Day Ukraine Elections Agreement Surfaced While Crocus Terror Plot Attributed to Foreign Services
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 22.03.2025.
It displays 133 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
22.03.2025 ⇢ Day Ukraine Elections Agreement Surfaced While Crocus Terror Plot Attributed to Foreign Services
⌨Russian media focused extensively on claimed diplomatic breakthroughs, with Trump's special envoy Witkoff asserting Ukraine agreed to hold elections as part of conflict resolution. Multiple outlets reported Witkoff's statements that Putin "prayed for Trump" after the assassination attempt and that Russia "100% doesn't want to invade Europe," while suggesting a Putin-Trump meeting might occur within months.
By mid-morning, coverage shifted to the Crocus City Hall terror attack investigation, with authorities claiming foreign intelligence services orchestrated the attack. This narrative builds on previous days' diplomatic developments following the Putin-Trump calls and energy strike pause agreement.
Russian military reports claimed Ukrainian troop withdrawals from Kursk region, with the Wall Street Journal suggesting soldiers retreated without orders. Evening coverage highlighted Russia's Foreign Ministry threatening "symmetrical responses" to Ukrainian energy infrastructure strikes, potentially undermining the recent attack suspension agreement.
By mid-morning, coverage shifted to the Crocus City Hall terror attack investigation, with authorities claiming foreign intelligence services orchestrated the attack. This narrative builds on previous days' diplomatic developments following the Putin-Trump calls and energy strike pause agreement.
Russian military reports claimed Ukrainian troop withdrawals from Kursk region, with the Wall Street Journal suggesting soldiers retreated without orders. Evening coverage highlighted Russia's Foreign Ministry threatening "symmetrical responses" to Ukrainian energy infrastructure strikes, potentially undermining the recent attack suspension agreement.
22.03.2025
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RIA Novosti
Уиткофф заявил о согласии Киева провести выборы
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He added that he did not try to impose a deadline on Moscow
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RIA Novosti
Уиткофф высказался о признании новых регионов России и согласии Киева на выборы
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02:23⇢Trump Envoy Claims Ukraine Agreed to Elections
⌨Russian media is dominated by reports about Trump's special envoy Whitcoff's statements on the Ukraine conflict resolution (Interfax, Izvestia, Kommersant, Lenta, NTV, RBC, RIA Novosti). Multiple sources report that Ukrainian authorities have allegedly agreed to hold presidential elections as part of the negotiation process. Several outlets also highlight Whitcoff's claims that a Putin-Trump meeting may take place in the coming months. Meanwhile, military operations continue with reports of Russian advances near Topoli and a drone attack on Salsk in Rostov region (TASS, Vesti).
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The Russian president expresses concerns that the Ukrainian troops would violate a ceasefire, Steve Witkoff claimed
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Both the US and Russia have questioned the legitimacy of Vladimir Zelensky whose presidential term expired last year
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RIA Novosti
ПВО за ночь сбила 47 украинских беспилотников
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RIA Novosti
ПВО за ночь сбила 47 украинских дронов
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Шесть звезд, колторые оказались в «Крокусе» в день трагедии: как им удалось спастись
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RIA Novosti
СК назвал организаторов теракта в "Крокус Сити Холле"
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Военкор Дмитрий Стешин передал российским бойцам дрон от поэтессы Юнны Мориц
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RIA Novosti
Беспилотник атаковал пожарную автоцистерну в Горловке, есть пострадавшие
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06:43⇢Terror Attack Investigation Implicates "Unfriendly State" Services
⌨Russian media focuses on three main topics: Trump's special envoy Whitcoff's statements about Ukraine agreeing to hold elections and potential Putin-Trump meeting (Interfax, Izvestia, Kommersant, Lenta, NTV, RBC, RT); new developments regarding the Crocus terrorist attack investigation, with authorities claiming six organizers are wanted and implicating "unfriendly state" special services (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS, Vesti); and military reporting on changing tactics, with war correspondent Steshin emphasizing the essential role of drones and shotguns in Russian combat operations (Komsomolskaya Pravda). A drone attack on firefighters in Gorlovka is also reported (RIA Novosti).
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RIA Novosti
Россия пригрозила Японии контрмерами при размещении американских ракет средней дальности
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Radio Liberty
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RIA Novosti
"Тяжелый удар". Чем Сырский ответил на коллапс под Суджей
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The idea that Moscow would attack NATO is “preposterous,” Steve Witkoff has said
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Vesti.ru
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08:55⇢Foreign Intelligence Services Implicated in Crocus Terror Attack
⌨Russian media extensively covers the investigation into the Crocus City Hall terror attack, with multiple sources reporting that the Investigative Committee (SKR) has completed its investigation of 19 suspects and is now claiming foreign intelligence services planned the attack (Interfax, Izvestia, NTV, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Six alleged organizers are reportedly wanted. In other news, sources report that Russia's military launched a massive drone attack on Ukraine killing five people (Moscow Times), while several outlets announce the death of famous Soviet/Russian actress Larisa Golubkina, star of "Hussar Ballad" (Lenta, RBC, Vesti).
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Interfax
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RIA Novosti
ВС России нанесли поражение двум украинским бригадам в Сумской области
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The authorities have raided the homes of several TikTok influencers suspected of voter bribery linked to the opposition figure’s campaign
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Kirsty Coventry has pledged to open talks on Russia’s potential return to the Games
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The Moscow Times (English)
Feature Recent allegations against Batal Hajji members are part of a years-long campaign aimed at driving the once-powerful order underground, analysts say. 6
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The Moscow Times
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The US has made “tremendous progress” in settling the conflict during talks with Russia, Steve Witkoff has told Tucker Carlson
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11:02⇢Crocus Attack Memorial Opens As MiG-29 Downed
⌨Russian media reports on multiple developments in the Ukraine conflict: sappers describe Ukrainian forces mining homes while retreating from Sudzha district (Izvestia), Russian forces claim shooting down a Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet (Lenta, TASS), and striking two Ukrainian brigades in Sumy region (RIA Novosti). A memorial to victims of last year's Crocus City Hall terror attack has opened in Krasnogorsk (Kommersant, Vesti). Several outlets report on China potentially participating in a Ukraine peacekeeping mission (Moscow Times), while Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff claimed "tremendous progress" in Russia-US talks (RT). Multiple sources announce the death of actress Larisa Golubkina, star of "Hussar Ballad" (Interfax, NTV, RBC).
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The Moscow Times
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The US has made “tremendous progress” in settling the conflict during talks with Russia, Steve Witkoff has told Tucker Carlson
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RIA Novosti
Москва пригрозила симметрично ответить на удары ВСУ по энергетическим объектам
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
KP.RU публикует хронологию теракта в «Крокус Сити Холле» 22 марта 2024 года
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Военкор Дмитрий Стешин передал российским бойцам дрон от поэтессы Юнны Мориц
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A group of international reporters say Ukraine is behind the attacks on the Russian Zaporozhye facility
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14:00⇢Moscow Threatens Energy Infrastructure Retaliation
⌨Russian media extensively covers Moscow's threats of a "symmetrical response" to Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure (Lenta, RBC, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti). Several outlets report on alleged Putin-Trump peace talks "infuriating" EU leaders (NTV), while war correspondent Steshin discusses the evolution of Russian military tactics, emphasizing drones and shotguns as essential equipment (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Other coverage includes accusations of IAEA bias regarding Zaporozhye NPP attacks (RT, Svoboda), reports of Ukrainian losses in Kursk region (TASS), and hundreds of protesters detained in Turkey following the arrest of an Erdogan opponent (Moscow Times).
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RIA Novosti
Путин и Вучич 9 мая проведут переговоры в Москве
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The US sees the country’s leadership as “apes with a grenade,” and wants to take over the facilities to offset the risks, Aleksey Arestovich has claimed
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The Moscow Times
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The former Ukrainian territories want to stay with Russia, Steve Witkoff has said
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The Moscow Times
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Brussels’ restrictions against Moscow are becoming increasingly “ridiculous” and “harmful” to the bloc, Peter Szijjarto has told RT
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RIA Novosti
В Стамбуле проходит новая акция в поддержку задержанного мэра
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RIA Novosti
"Тяжелый удар". Чем Сырский ответил на коллапс под Суджей
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17:40⇢Ukrainian Forces Retreat From Kursk
⌨Russian media extensively covers the Ukraine conflict in Kursk region, with multiple sources reporting Ukrainian military withdrawal. Alaudinov discusses evacuation of Ukrainian soldiers' bodies (Lenta), while WSJ reports unauthorized Ukrainian retreat (RBC). Military analyst Syrsky's response to the "collapse near Sudzha" is examined (RIA Novosti). In international news, Hungary's Foreign Minister tells RT that EU sanctions against Russia have "stabbed its economy in the heart" (RT), while China reportedly practices "air battles" with satellites in orbit (Moscow Times). Coverage continues of actress Larisa Golubkina's death and the Crocus terror attack memorial.
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Russia could respond if Ukraine continues its attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has warned
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Pete Hegseth is conducting a poll among the public about renaming the agency he heads as the Department of War
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Russia could respond if Ukraine continues its attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has warned
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RIA Novosti
Американская авиация атаковала аэропорт Ходейда в Йемене
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RIA Novosti
Полиция применила водометы и перцовые спреи против митингующих в Анкаре
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Neither the US nor Ukraine will ever gain control over the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, its director has said
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21:46⇢Police Crack Down on Turkish Protesters
⌨Russian media reports on protests in Turkey with police using tear gas and water cannons against demonstrators in Ankara and Istanbul (Lenta, RIA Novosti, Vesti). Financial Times warns about threats to the US dollar due to Trump's sanctions policies (Izvestia), while Hungary sets conditions for lifting its veto on Ukraine's EU accession (RBC). The director of Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant states that neither the US nor Ukraine will ever control Europe's largest nuclear facility (RT). Media also discusses Trump's phone conversations (Svoboda) and criticizes the EU's lack of understanding regarding independence (TASS).
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RIA Novosti
Полиция начала жестко разгонять протестующих в Стамбуле
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The rallies have continued for a fourth consecutive night in Istanbul and other large cities
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