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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 24.05.2025.
It displays 152 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
24.05.2025 ⇢ Day Second Wave of Prisoner Exchange As Drones Cross Skies
⌨The second phase of the historic prisoner exchange dominated Russian media, with 307 Russian servicemen returning from Ukrainian captivity, completing another portion of the "1000-for-1000" swap negotiated in Istanbul. The Defense Ministry released footage of the returning soldiers landing in Moscow.
Overnight, Russia claimed to have intercepted 94 Ukrainian drones across six regions, with numbers rising to 95 by evening. Moscow itself faced drone attacks, with Mayor Sobyanin reporting multiple interceptions throughout the day.
Military operations continued with Russian forces reportedly liberating three settlements in Donetsk and Sumy regions. The Defense Ministry claimed strikes on Kyiv's Antonov factory and a vessel carrying military cargo in Odessa port using Iskander missiles.
Economic pressure mounted as Bloomberg reported the EU is preparing to disconnect 20 more Russian banks from SWIFT in new sanctions.
In sports news, FC Krasnodar won its first-ever Russian football championship.
Overnight, Russia claimed to have intercepted 94 Ukrainian drones across six regions, with numbers rising to 95 by evening. Moscow itself faced drone attacks, with Mayor Sobyanin reporting multiple interceptions throughout the day.
Military operations continued with Russian forces reportedly liberating three settlements in Donetsk and Sumy regions. The Defense Ministry claimed strikes on Kyiv's Antonov factory and a vessel carrying military cargo in Odessa port using Iskander missiles.
Economic pressure mounted as Bloomberg reported the EU is preparing to disconnect 20 more Russian banks from SWIFT in new sanctions.
In sports news, FC Krasnodar won its first-ever Russian football championship.
24.05.2025
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00:18⇢Russian Prisoners Return Home From Ukrainian Captivity
⌨Russian media extensively covers the prisoner exchange with Ukraine, with multiple sources reporting that a plane carrying 270 Russian soldiers released from Ukrainian captivity has landed near Moscow (Interfax, RIA Novosti, NTV, Vesti). Released soldiers reportedly unfurled the Russian flag upon arrival (NTV). In diplomatic news, Foreign Minister Lavrov mentioned Russia is preparing peace proposals to present to Kyiv (Moscow Times), while former Ukrainian general Zaluzhny stated Ukraine cannot retake lost regions (RT). Domestically, Putin ordered an expansion of the preferential mortgage program for families (Komsomolskaya Pravda) and social payments will increase for pensioners over 80 and disabled persons starting June 1 (TASS). Trump's rejection of a trade deal with Europe is also widely reported (Izvestia, RBC).
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More than 100 staffers have been abruptly fired, sources involved in the reorganization said on Friday
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RIA Novosti
В местах боев в Курской области остаются тысячи тел боевиков ВСУ, заявил Алаудинов
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Radio Liberty
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Ukraine barely has the resources to fight for its own survival, Valery Zaluzhny has said
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05:14⇢Russian Forces Repel Record Ukrainian Drone Barrage
⌨Russian media reports extensively on ongoing military operations, with multiple sources covering Ukraine's massive drone attack on Russia. TASS reports 94 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight across Russian regions, while NTV specifically mentions Lipetsk region facing a massive drone attack. In Kursk region, Russian authorities claim thousands of Ukrainian soldiers' bodies remain in battle areas (RIA Novosti), while evacuated Kursk residents have been relocated to temporary accommodation centers (Kommersant). Military successes are highlighted, including a "Kornet" anti-tank missile system destroying a Ukrainian strongpoint (Izvestia). Former CIA analyst Johnson predicts Moscow will force Kyiv to surrender unconditionally (Vesti), while former Ukrainian general Zaluzhny admits Ukraine lacks resources to retake lost territories (RT).
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RIA Novosti
ПВО ночью и утром сбила 94 украинских беспилотника
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RIA Novosti
Следователи нашли фрагменты снаряда HIMARS после обстрела Льгова ВСУ
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Владимир Путин объяснил, за что любит «Комсомольскую правду»
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Владимир Путин объяснил, за что любит «Комсомольскую правду»
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07:38⇢Massive Ukrainian Drone Barrage Intercepted
⌨Russian media extensively reports on Ukrainian drone attacks overnight, with multiple sources indicating between 94-100 drones were intercepted over six Russian regions (NTV, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Izvestia). Belgorod region alone saw 10 drones shot down in 30 minutes (Izvestia). The Tula governor reported a drone strike on a facility in Novomoskovsk (RBC), while investigators found HIMARS missile fragments after shelling in Lgov (RIA Novosti). In international news, Bloomberg reports the EU is considering disconnecting 20 Russian banks from SWIFT in new sanctions (Kommersant). Medvedev rejected accusations of Russia's "disproportionate use of force" and criticized the EU's silence after the Ukrainian drone attacks (TASS, Vesti).
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RIA Novosti
ЕС намерен отключить более 20 банков от SWIFT в рамках новых антироссийских санкций, пишет Bloomberg
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Most of the UAVs have been shot down over Russia’s Belgorod Region, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said
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The Moscow Times (English)
A massive Russian strike on Kyiv injured 15 amid a major prisoner swap. Ukraine downed 245 drones and 6 missiles overnight. 3
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The Moscow Times (English)
A major Russian attack on Kyiv injured 15 amid a major prisoner swap. Ukraine downed 245 drones and 6 missiles overnight. 3
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные освободили три населенных пункта в зоне СВО
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09:36⇢Russian Forces Liberate Three Settlements As EU Prepares Banking Sanctions
⌨Russian media reports on military operations in Ukraine, with multiple sources highlighting the liberation of three settlements in Donetsk and Sumy regions by Russian forces (Izvestia, RIA Novosti, TASS, Vesti). The ongoing drone conflict continues, with footage emerging of 20 drones striking Kyiv's Antonov factory (Lenta), while Russia claims to have repelled over 100 Ukrainian drones overnight (RT, Moscow Times). On the economic front, Bloomberg reports that the EU is preparing to disconnect 20 more Russian banks from SWIFT in new sanctions (Kommersant, Moscow Times, RBC). A major Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange is also underway (Moscow Times).
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Россия и Украина провели новый этап обмена пленными
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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11:00⇢Second Phase Of Major Prisoner Exchange Completed
⌨Russian media extensively reports on a new prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, with multiple sources confirming an exchange format of "307 for 307" (Interfax, Kommersant, NTV, RBC, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti, TASS, Vesti). This appears to be the second phase of a larger exchange, with Kommersant referencing it as part of a "1000 for 1000" format. The exchanges reportedly took place under "Istanbul agreements" (RBC, TASS). In military news, Russian sources claim Ukrainian forces suffered losses after an Iskander missile strike on Odessa port (Lenta). Domestically, authorities plan to implement "total" control over credit issuance to Russians (Moscow Times).
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Other targets included a surveillance center and a US-made Patriot air defense system, the defense ministry has said
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RIA Novosti
"Не так посмотрела — завели дело о госизмене". До чего дошли в Киеве
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RIA Novosti
ВС России ударили "Искандерами" по контейнеровозу с катерами и БПЛА в Одессе
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13:49⇢307 Russian Troops Return From Ukrainian Captivity
⌨Russian media extensively covers the prisoner exchange with Ukraine, reporting that 307 Russian soldiers have returned from Ukrainian captivity (Izvestia, NTV, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). The Russian Defense Ministry released footage of the returning servicemen (NTV, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova claimed the exchange "nullified all Western intrigues" (TASS). In diplomatic developments, Senator Kosachev announced Russia will send Ukraine a memorandum in the coming days (RBC). Military operations continue, with reports of Russian forces striking a container ship carrying boats and drones in Odessa with Iskander missiles (RIA Novosti) and attacking a drone manufacturing plant in Kyiv (RT).
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Moscow and Kiev have exchanged 307 POWs from each side, the Russian Defense Ministry has said
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
В Подмосковье сел самолет с 307 российскими военными, вернувшимися из украинского плена
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16:23⇢Krasnodar Clinches First-Ever Russian Football Championship
⌨Russian media extensively covers FC Krasnodar's historic first Russian football championship victory (Kommersant, Lenta, RBC, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Vesti), with outlets celebrating the team nicknamed "The Bulls." In military news, Russia reports striking a vessel carrying military cargo with Iskander missiles (Izvestia), while amassing a 50,000-strong force near Kharkiv after threatening to seize more Ukrainian territories (Moscow Times). The second stage of a major prisoner exchange has completed, with 307 Russian servicemen returning from Ukrainian captivity (RIA Novosti, RT). One report mentions scientific controversy, claiming "fraudsters run Russian science" following the dismissal of a prominent scientist (Svoboda).
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Moscow and Kiev have exchanged 307 POWs from each side, the Russian Defense Ministry has said
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21:09⇢Record Prisoner Exchange Completed As Drones Target Moscow
⌨Russian media extensively covers the major prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, with multiple sources reporting a 307-for-307 swap (Interfax, RT, RIA Novosti). A plane carrying freed Russian servicemen landed near Moscow (Izvestia, RIA Novosti). In sports news, FC Krasnodar has won its first-ever Russian football championship, ending Zenit's dominance during the club's centenary year (Kommersant, Lenta, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Moscow's Mayor Sobyanin reports air defense forces successfully repelled an attack by two drones heading toward the capital (NTV, RBC, TASS).
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RIA Novosti
ПВО вечером уничтожила 95 украинских беспилотников
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RIA Novosti
ПВО за четыре часа уничтожила 95 украинских беспилотников
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The nature of drone warfare is “changing rapidly,” driven particularly by the fight between Moscow and Kiev, the US president believes
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RIA Novosti
На всей территории Украины объявили воздушную тревогу
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Boris Pistorius has indicated that military draft could become mandatory if not enough Germans volunteer to confront Russia
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