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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 25.04.2025.
It displays 193 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
25.04.2025 ⇢ Day General Assassinated While Putin Receives Trump's Envoy
⌨Russian media extensively covered the assassination of Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik, deputy chief of the General Staff's Main Operational Directorate, killed by a car bomb in Balashikha near Moscow. The Investigative Committee opened a murder case.
The day's central diplomatic event was Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff's three-hour meeting with Putin in the Kremlin, where they discussed the possibility of direct Russia-Ukraine negotiations. Kremlin aide Ushakov described the talks as "constructive" and bringing Russian and American positions "closer."
Following the meeting, Trump urged Ukraine to "immediately sign" an agreement with the US regarding rare earth resources, while describing the meeting as "good." Russian media cited Reuters reporting that Trump's peace plan includes returning Kharkiv region to Ukraine while allowing Russia to retain Crimea, which Trump explicitly stated would "stay with Russia."
Defense Minister Belousov inspected Russian forces in Kursk region, praising their combat performance.
The day's central diplomatic event was Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff's three-hour meeting with Putin in the Kremlin, where they discussed the possibility of direct Russia-Ukraine negotiations. Kremlin aide Ushakov described the talks as "constructive" and bringing Russian and American positions "closer."
Following the meeting, Trump urged Ukraine to "immediately sign" an agreement with the US regarding rare earth resources, while describing the meeting as "good." Russian media cited Reuters reporting that Trump's peace plan includes returning Kharkiv region to Ukraine while allowing Russia to retain Crimea, which Trump explicitly stated would "stay with Russia."
Defense Minister Belousov inspected Russian forces in Kursk region, praising their combat performance.
25.04.2025
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RIA Novosti
Артиллеристы ВДВ уничтожили украинских боевиков в Курской области
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RIA Novosti
Силы ПВО за ночь сбили 79 беспилотников
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04:22⇢Russian Air Defense Destroys 79 Ukrainian Drones
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Russia-Ukraine military confrontations, with Russian air defense systems intercepting 79 Ukrainian drones overnight (RIA Novosti, TASS). Multiple sources cover a major drone attack on Crimea, with residents reporting numerous explosions (Lenta). On the diplomatic front, Foreign Minister Lavrov states Russia is ready for a Ukraine deal and endorses Trump's assertions regarding Ukrainian settlement (Interfax, NTV, Vesti). Military achievements are highlighted with reports of a T-80BVM tank crew destroying a Starlink station and Ukrainian drone control point (Izvestia).
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Moscow says negotiations are progressing, but details of Washington’s proposal remain confidential
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The two neighbors have effectively severed trade and diplomatic ties in a raft of tit-for-tat measures, with airspace, visas, and treaties suspended
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Radio Liberty
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06:50⇢Russia Downs 80 Ukrainian Drones Overnight
⌨The newspapers extensively report on the Ukraine conflict, with Russian air defense claiming to have shot down nearly 80 Ukrainian drones over various regions (NTV, RIA Novosti). Security officials assert sanctions have no effect on Russia's economy (Izvestia). On the diplomatic front, Foreign Minister Lavrov signals Russia's readiness for a Ukraine deal following Trump's demands (Moscow Times, Interfax). Other coverage includes the detention of a Romanian citizen allegedly collecting Russian air defense data in Sochi (TASS), an India-Pakistan standoff over Kashmir (RT), and a scientific breakthrough for Parkinson's disease treatment at Pirogov University (Rossiyskaya Gazeta).
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RIA Novosti
Самолет из США прибыл в Россию на фоне сообщений о визите Уиткоффа
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Moscow has compromised by not seizing the whole of the neighboring country, the US president has said
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The Moscow Times
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The Moscow Times (English)
Russia’s Foreign Minister called Trump “probably the only leader on Earth who recognized the need to address the root causes of this situation.” 2
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RIA Novosti
ВС России уничтожили цех по производству ракет "Нептун" в Киеве вместе с иностранными инженерами
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07:57⇢Trump's Special Envoy Lands in Moscow
⌨The newspapers extensively report on the arrival of Trump's special envoy Whitcoff in Moscow (Interfax, Kommersant, Lenta, Vesti), signaling intensified diplomatic activity regarding Ukraine. Foreign Minister Lavrov's statement that Russia is ready for a Ukraine deal after Trump urged Putin to halt attacks receives significant coverage (Moscow Times). The media also focuses on security operations, reporting the detention of a Romanian citizen in Sochi for allegedly collecting data on Russian air defense systems for Ukrainian intelligence (Izvestia, NTV, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS). Military developments include Russian forces claiming to have destroyed a Neptune missile factory in Kyiv along with foreign engineers (RIA Novosti).
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Во дворе жилого дома в Подмосковье взорвалась машина
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RIA Novosti
Во дворе жилого дома в Подмосковье взорвалась машина, погиб человек
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RIA Novosti
"Отсчет уже пошел". Что в Европе готовят против России
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The Moscow Times (English)
The U.S. envoy will reportedly press Russia to recognize Ukraine’s right to maintain its military and defense industry as part of a peace deal. 2
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Khawaja Asif has admitted that Islamabad has been backing terrorist groups on behalf of the US and UK
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09:47⇢Defense Ministry General Killed in Moscow Car Explosion
⌨The newspapers extensively report on a high-ranking Russian Defense Ministry general killed in a car explosion in Balashikha near Moscow (Lenta, Moscow Times, NTV). Multiple sources discuss diplomatic activities, including Russia-Turkey negotiations on the Middle East beginning in Istanbul (Kommersant) and US envoy Witkoff arriving in Moscow for Ukraine peace talks with Putin (Moscow Times, Interfax). Security officials report a constructive meeting between Naryshkin and Syrian intelligence representatives (TASS). Other coverage includes the Ukrainian deputy interior minister confirming Ukrainian prisoners were aboard the downed Il-76 aircraft (Vesti) and reports of a Ukrainian drone attack destroying the "New Jerusalem" temple complex (Rossiyskaya Gazeta).
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RIA Novosti
Reuters опубликовало проект по украинскому урегулированию, предложенный США
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The Moscow Times (English)
Major General Yaroslav Moskalik, the deputy chief of the Russian General Staff’s Main Operational Directorate, was reportedly killed. 2
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RIA Novosti
При взрыве в Подмосковье погиб Замначальника Главного оперативного управления Генштаба Москалик
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RIA Novosti
"Отсчет уже пошел". Что в Европе готовят против России
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Yaroslav Moskalik general staff deputy chief of operations has been assassinated in a car bomb plot outside Moscow
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The Moscow Times (English)
Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik, the deputy chief of the Russian General Staff’s Main Operational Directorate, was killed in the blast. 2
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Центробанк оставил ключевую ставку в 21%, несмотря на инфляцию
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10:37⇢Russian General Assassinated in Car Bombing
⌨The newspapers extensively report on the assassination of a high-ranking Russian military official, Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik, deputy chief of the General Staff's Main Operational Directorate, who was killed in a car bomb explosion in Balashikha near Moscow (Interfax, Kommersant, Lenta, Moscow Times, NTV, RBC, RT, Vesti). The Investigative Committee has opened a murder case (Vesti). In economic news, despite slowing inflation, Russia's Central Bank has maintained its key interest rate at 21% for the fourth consecutive time (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS). One source suggests Europe is preparing new measures against Russia (RIA Novosti).
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The US president has claimed that even Zelensky understands the peninsula will remain under Moscow’s control in a final settlement
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RIA Novosti
НАТО и Крым. Трамп рассказал, каким видит завершение конфликта на Украине
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Steve Witkoff’s visit to Russia aims to advance a US-proposed peace plan that faces opposition from Ukraine and its Western supporters
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RIA Novosti
Путин и Уиткофф проводят переговоры в Кремле
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RIA Novosti
"Отсчет уже пошел". Что в Европе готовят против России
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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11:53⇢Trump Envoy Witkoff Meets Putin in Kremlin
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Putin's meeting with American envoy Steve Witkoff at the Kremlin (Kommersant, NTV, RBC, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RT, TASS, Vesti). This meeting appears related to US-proposed peace initiatives regarding Ukraine, with RT specifying Witkoff's mission aims to advance a peace plan facing opposition from Ukraine and Western supporters. In economic news, Russia's Central Bank has maintained its key interest rate at 21% (Izvestia, Komsomolskaya Pravda). Moscow Times reports Ukraine and the EU have agreed to gradually lift sanctions against Russia while demanding reparations from frozen Russian Central Bank assets.
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Центробанк оставил ключевую ставку в 21%, несмотря на инфляцию
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The Moscow Times (English)
The U.S. envoy will reportedly press Russia to recognize Ukraine’s right to maintain its military and defense industry as part of a peace deal. 2
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Мама школьника, поймавшего выпавшего с девятого этажа ребенка, рассказала о сыне
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Центробанк оставил ключевую ставку в 21%, несмотря на инфляцию
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The Moscow Times
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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14:35⇢Putin-Witkoff Kremlin Negotiations Conclude
⌨The newspapers extensively report on the Kremlin meeting between President Putin and US envoy Witkoff, with negotiations now concluded (Izvestia, Kommersant, NTV, Vesti, Moscow Times). The Moscow Times specifies Witkoff is pressing Russia to recognize Ukraine's right to maintain its military and defense industry as part of a peace deal. In economic news, despite slowing inflation, Russia's Central Bank has maintained its key interest rate at 21%, with Central Bank head Nabiullina indicating May will be a turning point for inflation (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Other news includes the assassination of General Staff officer Moskalik in a car bombing in Balashikha (Lenta, Interfax) and the Justice Ministry designating musician Vasya Oblomov as a "foreign agent" (RBC).
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Numerous international dignitaries, including US President Donald Trump, are planning to attend the ceremony at the Vatican
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RIA Novosti
Ушаков рассказал подробности встречи Путина и Уиткоффа
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RIA Novosti
"Отсчет уже пошел". Что в Европе готовят против России
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The meeting has brought the positions of Moscow and Washington “closer,” Yury Ushakov has said
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The Moscow Times
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The Moscow Times (English)
The U.S. envoy will reportedly press Russia to recognize Ukraine’s right to maintain its military and defense industry as part of a peace deal. 3
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17:14⇢Putin-Witkoff Meeting Brings Russia-US Positions "Closer"
⌨The newspapers extensively report on a three-hour meeting between President Putin and US envoy Witkoff, where they discussed the possibility of direct Russia-Ukraine negotiations (Izvestia, Lenta, Moscow Times, NTV, RBC, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RT, TASS). Kremlin aide Ushakov described the talks as "constructive" and bringing Russian and American positions "closer" (RT, TASS, NTV). The Moscow Times reports Witkoff is pressing Russia to recognize Ukraine's right to maintain its military and defense industry as part of any peace deal. In other news, Ukraine has reportedly seized a ship carrying grain from Crimea in the Black Sea (Moscow Times).
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RIA Novosti
В Стамбуле произошло новое землетрясение
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RIA Novosti
Белоусов проинспектировал группировку ВС России в Курской области
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19:45⇢Trump Demands Ukraine Sign Resource Deal After Putin-Witkoff Meeting
⌨The newspapers extensively report on US envoy Witkoff's three-hour meeting with Putin in the Kremlin (Lenta, NTV, Svoboda). Trump described the meeting as "good" (NTV) and is now urging Ukraine to "immediately sign" an agreement with the US regarding resources, specifically mentioning rare earth minerals (RBC, Vesti). In military news, Defense Minister Belousov inspected Russian forces in Kursk region and praised their combat performance (Izvestia, RIA Novosti, TASS). Meanwhile, The Moscow Times reports Russians should prepare for further tax increases due to falling oil prices.
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RIA Novosti
США ограничили помощь Украине в кибербезопасности, пишет Bloomberg
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Давид Саникидзе стал победителем шоу «Голос»
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Помощник президента Ушаков подал знак после переговоров Путина и Уиткоффа
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The US president believes that Kiev and Moscow have agreed to “most” points of his peace proposal and are ready to “finish it off”
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RIA Novosti
Трамп заявил о близости сделки между Москвой и Киевом
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23:46⇢Trump Claims Ukraine Deal Points Agreed
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Trump's announcement that most key points of a Ukraine deal have been agreed upon (Interfax, NTV, RBC, RIA Novosti), suggesting peace may be near. This follows Putin's three-hour meeting with Trump's envoy Witkoff in the Kremlin, after which Putin aide Ushakov signaled peace might be close (Komsomolskaya Pravda). However, RT reports Zelensky contradicts Trump's optimistic assessment. Meanwhile, The Moscow Times reports the US privately expressed willingness to provide security guarantees to European forces potentially deployed in Ukraine, while Bloomberg (via Vesti) reports the US has ceased all cybersecurity assistance to Ukraine.