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23.07.2025

23.07.2025Istanbul Talks' Conclusion

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 23.07.2025.

It displays 207 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

23.07.2025Istanbul Talks' Conclusion
Russian media on July 23rd was overwhelmingly dominated by the evolving Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Istanbul. The day began with reports of continued Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian territory, notably Rostov, alongside early mentions of preparations for the Istanbul talks. As the morning progressed, the departure of the Russian delegation for Istanbul became the central narrative across numerous outlets. By early afternoon, their arrival was confirmed, signifying the direct commencement of the third round of dialogue. Later in the afternoon, headlines detailed the start of the high-level tete-a-tete meeting between delegation heads. The evening saw the conclusion of these talks, with reports highlighting a brevity of duration, initial agreements on civilian exchange, and Ukraine's proposal for a Putin-Zelensky meeting by late August, despite Moscow's top negotiator later stating positions remained distant. Concurrently, ongoing coverage focused on internal Ukrainian developments regarding President Zelensky's anti-corruption agency clampdown and related protests.
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02:04
02:48
RIA Novosti

"Солнцепек" уничтожил укрепрайон ВСУ на Красноармейском направлении

02:48
02:56
RIA Novosti

"Солнцепек" уничтожил укрепрайон ВСУ на ключевом направлении в ДНР

02:56
03:04
RIA Novosti

Премьер Японии принял решение уйти в отставку

03:04

03:06Ukraine Conflict's Evolving Fronts

Russian media continues to emphasize the ongoing Ukraine conflict, detailing military operations like the destruction of a Ukrainian UAV control point (TASS) and the devastation in Maryinka (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Editorial focus also includes the return of Russian servicemen from captivity (Interfax.ru) and Kyiv's alleged plans to extradite "traitors" (Lenta.ru). RT highlights President Zelensky's defense of anti-corruption agency clampdowns, framed as combating "Russian influence."
03:30
04:21
RIA Novosti

В Харьковской области уничтожили группу боевиков из РДК*

04:21
05:13
RIA Novosti

ВС России нанесли удары по инфраструктуре украинской ПВО в Черниговской области

05:13

06:15Rostov Under Drone Fire

Russian newspapers prominently report on a surge in Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Russian territory, notably the Rostov region, with air defense systems neutralizing 33 drones and three individuals reportedly wounded (Izvestia, The Moscow Times, NTV.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Concurrently, coverage details Russian strikes on Ukrainian air defense infrastructure (RIA Novosti). The internal situation in Ukraine is also highlighted, focusing on President Zelensky's controversial law against anti-corruption structures, which has reportedly sparked protests in Kyiv (Lenta.ru, RT).
06:48
RIA Novosti

Источник рассказал о составе российской делегации на переговоры с Украиной

06:48
07:05
RIA Novosti

Зеленский расширил состав украинской делегации на переговорах с Россией

07:05

07:52Countering the Internal Threat

Russian media continues to heavily feature the Ukraine conflict, with a strong focus on preventing internal security threats, including an averted terrorist attack in Kuban (Izvestia) and the detention of an SBU agent with UAV parts (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Reports also cover ongoing Ukrainian drone attacks in the Rostov region (The Moscow Times, NTV.ru) and discussions around potential new Ukrainian offensives (Lenta.ru). Separately, news details preparations for the third round of Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Istanbul (Interfax.ru, RIA Novosti, TASS).
08:59
RIA Novosti

Самолет с российской делегацией вылетел в Стамбул, сообщил источник

08:59
08:59
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09:25
09:33
09:33

09:35The Istanbul Dialogue Commences

Russian media's primary focus is the ongoing diplomatic efforts, with multiple outlets reporting the Russian delegation's departure for Istanbul to hold negotiations with Ukraine (Kommersant, Komsomolskaya Pravda, NTV.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti, TASS, The Moscow Times (English)). This marks a progression from earlier preparations to the commencement of the third round of talks. Concurrently, state media highlights military advancements, such as the liberation of Varachino in Sumy region (Izvestia), and domestic policy discussions like year-round military conscription (Lenta.ru).
09:51
RIA Novosti

Самолет с российской делегацией вылетел в Стамбул

09:51
09:59
10:08
RIA Novosti

Кремль назвал работу над меморандумами подготовкой к вероятной встрече Путина и Зеленского

10:08
10:25
11:08
RIA Novosti

Кремль назвал работу над меморандумами по разрешению конфликта подготовкой к вероятной встрече Путина и Зеленского

11:08
11:43
11:43

11:53The Istanbul Agenda Unfolds

Russian media largely centers on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Istanbul, with outlets detailing the participation of the Turkish Foreign Minister and the Kremlin outlining memorandums and exchanges as key topics for a potential Putin-Zelensky meeting (Kommersant, The Moscow Times (English), RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, TASS, NTV.ru). Separately, reports highlight internal Ukrainian protests sparked by President Zelensky's controversial law and reactions from Western media (Lenta.ru, RT). Domestic Russian news includes record low unemployment (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
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12:52
RIA Novosti

"Их склоняют к госперевороту". Что назревает у российских границ

12:52
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13:38Istanbul Talks Underway

Russian media continues to prominently feature the Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Istanbul, with multiple outlets reporting the Russian delegation's arrival for the third round of talks (Komsomolskaya Pravda, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS, Vesti). This signals the direct commencement of the anticipated dialogue. Concurrently, some reports focus on concerns regarding Ukraine's anti-corruption bodies potentially impacting Western arms supplies, and questioning the use of US aid (The Moscow Times, RT).
13:53
15:04

15:25Istanbul Talks Unfolding

Russian media continues its extensive coverage of the Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Istanbul, with reports detailing expectations from the third round and Turkey's delegation arrival (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS, Komsomolskaya Pravda, The Moscow Times (English), NTV.ru). Concurrently, a significant domestic focus emerges around President Putin's request for clarification on a law regarding fines for searching extremist content (Kommersant, RBC.ru). Other reports touch on India seeking oil alternatives and Kremlin comments on Ukrainian anti-corruption efforts.
16:13
16:13
RIA Novosti

Переговоры России и Украины в Стамбуле. Онлайн-репортаж

16:13

17:07Heads Meet in Istanbul

Russian media extensively reports on the now-active Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Istanbul. Heads of delegations, including Medinsky and Umerov, are holding a tete-a-tete meeting at Ciragan Palace (Kommersant, Komsomolskaya Pravda, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, TASS, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, The Moscow Times (English)). Separately, two outlets highlight the arrest of Baza Telegram channel's editor-in-chief on bribery charges (Interfax.ru, Vesti). Other reports touch on European military aid for Ukraine.
17:47

18:40The Istanbul Conclusion

Russian media's primary focus remains the Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Istanbul. Reports indicate the third round of direct talks has now concluded (Interfax.ru, Izvestia, Lenta.ru, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS), with some outlets noting an agreement on civilian exchange (Kommersant). The Turkish Foreign Minister stated the goal was a ceasefire (Vesti). Concurrently, RT reports on Kremlin comments regarding Zelensky's anti-corruption crackdown.
18:44
19:13
19:30
RIA Novosti

Мединский рассказал, о чем договорились Россия и Украина в Стамбуле

19:30
19:39
RIA Novosti

"Их склоняют к госперевороту". Что назревает у российских границ

19:39

20:24The Istanbul Briefing

Russian media extensively covers the concluded third round of Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Istanbul. Reports note the talks were brief, lasting under an hour (Komsomolskaya Pravda, The Moscow Times). Ukraine proposed a Putin-Zelensky meeting by late August (Kommersant, NTV.ru). Russian negotiator Medinsky detailed proposals, emphasizing a leaders' meeting to finalize the conflict, with future discussions potentially including exchanges and a fourth round (RBC.ru, RT, TASS, Vesti).
20:31
20:31
RIA Novosti

"Должна быть поставлена точка". О чем Россия договорилась с Украиной

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