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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 25.06.2025.
It displays 187 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
25.06.2025 ⇢ The day Trump announced his Putin call
⌨Following the chaotic ceasefire cycle of the previous day, Russian outlets reported Trump's announcement of a planned conversation with Putin, though no date was specified. The announcement came after Trump's 40-minute meeting with Zelensky at the NATO summit in The Hague, where Trump described the Ukraine conflict as "more complex than other wars" and cited "problems with Zelensky" as obstacles to settlement.
Russian media emphasized NATO's softened rhetoric toward Russia in the summit's final communique, portraying this as a diplomatic victory while the alliance committed to raising defense spending to 5% of GDP. Domestically, security operations intensified with FSB arrests of two Moldovan intelligence agents in Moscow and the detention of Dagestan's state secretary Magomedov. Russian forces reportedly captured the village of Yalta in Donetsk region.
Iran's parliament approved legislation suspending cooperation with the IAEA nuclear watchdog, extending the nuclear crisis following Trump's recent strikes on Iranian facilities.
Russian media emphasized NATO's softened rhetoric toward Russia in the summit's final communique, portraying this as a diplomatic victory while the alliance committed to raising defense spending to 5% of GDP. Domestically, security operations intensified with FSB arrests of two Moldovan intelligence agents in Moscow and the detention of Dagestan's state secretary Magomedov. Russian forces reportedly captured the village of Yalta in Donetsk region.
Iran's parliament approved legislation suspending cooperation with the IAEA nuclear watchdog, extending the nuclear crisis following Trump's recent strikes on Iranian facilities.
25.06.2025
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00:46⇢Putin Reviews Prisoner Return Laws
⌨Russian outlets report Putin met with human rights ombudsman Moskalakova about prisoner returns, Ukraine aid packages, and legal injustices, with discussion of changing flawed laws (Komsomolskaya Pravda). NATO summit coverage emphasizes diplomatic positioning, with Zelensky placed away from Trump in group photos and Hungarian Foreign Minister Sijarto reporting no concrete Ukraine decisions emerged (Lenta, RIA Novosti). Trump received another Nobel Peace Prize nomination (NTV). Military technology advances feature testing of laser anti-drone systems in the conflict zone during 2025 (TASS). Israel reports Iran maintains secret uranium enrichment facilities despite previous strikes (Vesti).
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RIA Novosti
Убийства иранских ученых не остановят ядерную программу Ирана, заявил источник
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03:54
RIA Novosti
Трамп перед саммитом НАТО заявил о сложном положении Зеленского
03:54
04:38
Israel and the US falsely accused Tehran of plans to build a nuclear bomb, Vassily Nebenzia has said
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Владимир Путин провел встречу с уполномоченным по правам человека Москальковой
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The Moscow Times
05:12
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05:23⇢Iran's nuclear program disputed
⌨Russian outlets report contradictory assessments of Iran's nuclear capabilities following recent strikes. Netanyahu claims Israel successfully prevented Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons (Interfax), while US intelligence disputes Trump's assertions about complete destruction of Iranian nuclear facilities (Moscow Times). Russia's UN envoy counters that Western states fabricated Iran's nuclear weapons program entirely (RT). Iran's Foreign Minister praised his recent meeting with Putin as "remarkable" (TASS), while China reportedly shows increased interest in the Power of Siberia-2 pipeline due to Middle East tensions (RBC). Domestically, Putin discussed prisoner exchanges and legal reforms with human rights ombudsman Moskalkova (Komsomolskaya Pravda), as Ukrainian drone attacks targeted seven Russian regions overnight with 18 intercepted (Vesti, Lenta).
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RIA Novosti
В Москве задержали двух агентов молдавской разведки, действовавших против России
06:05
06:22
RIA Novosti
"Режим в агонии". К чему готовятся в тылу Украины
06:22
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RIA Novosti
Парламент Ирана одобрил проект о приостановке сотрудничества с МАГАТЭ
07:24
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07:32
07:34⇢FSB arrests Moldovan spies
⌨Russian outlets report the FSB arrested two Moldovan intelligence agents in Moscow, with detained operatives reportedly describing their recruitment methods (Interfax, NTV, Vesti). Simultaneously, law enforcement conducted searches at the home of Dagestan's state secretary Magomedov, founder of Anji football club, where investigators previously discovered a secret 95-million-ruble Moscow apartment (Kommersant, Lenta, RBC). Iran's parliament approved legislation to suspend cooperation with the IAEA nuclear watchdog (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti). Military operations continue with Russian forces striking a Ukrainian drone assembly facility at Kramatorsk airfield using Geran drones (TASS).
07:41
RIA Novosti
"Режим в агонии". К чему готовятся в тылу Украины
07:41
07:41
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08:16
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Психолог Искра: Лабубу не стоит давать детям до 5 лет из-за страшного вида
08:16
08:25
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Владимир Путин провел встречу с уполномоченным по правам человека Москальковой
08:25
08:33
08:33
08:33
RIA Novosti
В Армении задержали архиепископа, выступившего против Пашиняна
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08:42
RIA Novosti
"Режим в агонии". К чему готовятся в тылу Украины
08:42
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08:51
Israel and the US falsely accused Tehran of planning to build a nuclear bomb, UN envoy Vassily Nebenzia has said
08:51
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09:00
09:19⇢Security sweeps across regions
⌨Russian outlets report security operations across multiple fronts. The FSB eliminated two Ukrainian intelligence operatives in Moscow region who were allegedly preparing terrorist attacks against military personnel (NTV, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Separately, Dagestan's state secretary Magomedov and his relatives were arrested, with searches conducted at his properties (Kommersant, Lenta). Putin discussed prisoner exchanges and legal reforms with human rights ombudsman Moskalkova, with potential changes to laws governing returned captives (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Foreign policy coverage includes US Secretary of State Rubio suggesting sanctions limit dialogue opportunities with Russia (RBC), while Russia's SVR chief Naryshkin emphasized continuing Ukraine negotiations (TASS). Russia's UN envoy accused Western states of fabricating Iran's nuclear weapons program (RT).
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RIA Novosti
ВС России уничтожили нефтебазу, снабжающую топливом группировку ВСУ в Донбассе
09:53
09:53
Rossiyskaya Gazeta
09:53
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10:29
RIA Novosti
"Режим в агонии". К чему готовятся в тылу Украины
10:29
10:38
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Путин подписал закон об уголовном наказании для дропперов
10:38
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10:38
RIA Novosti
ВС России уничтожили нефтебазу, снабжающую топливом группировку ВСУ в Донбассе
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10:48⇢Russia Takes Donbass Village
⌨Russian outlets report continued territorial gains and domestic security operations. State media announces Russian forces captured Yalta in the Donetsk region (NTV, Rossiyskaya Gazeta), while military strikes destroyed a Ukrainian fuel depot supplying Donbass operations (RIA Novosti). Domestic arrests include Dagestan's state secretary Magomedov being detained (Interfax), and FSB operatives killing two suspected terrorists in Moscow region preparing attacks (Kommersant). Putin signed legislation criminalizing "droppers" - people who unknowingly assist financial fraud schemes (Komsomolskaya Pravda). International tensions feature Iran's actions causing Kremlin concern (Lenta), with Foreign Minister Lavrov warning the "doomsday clock" approaches midnight (TASS). Economic pressures emerge as pensioners and low-income Russians face weekly price changes under wartime economy conditions (Moscow Times).
11:04
Previously agreed humanitarian exchanges need to be completed before any further progress, the Kremlin has indicated
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The Moscow Times
11:22
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Военкор Дмитрий Стешин пообщался с командиром Морского отряда бригады «Эспаньола»
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
11:48
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RIA Novosti
Страны НАТО утвердили повышение военных расходов до пяти процентов ВВП
11:48
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RIA Novosti
Страны НАТО смягчили риторику в адрес России в итоговом коммюнике саммита
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12:34⇢NATO softens Russia stance
⌨Russian outlets report NATO softened its rhetoric toward Russia in the summit's final communique, with multiple sources emphasizing this diplomatic shift (RBC, RIA Novosti, Lenta, Vesti). State media portrays this as a "triumph for Trump and failure for Ukraine" while covering continued military operations - Russian forces reportedly liberated Yalta in three days and intercepted eight Ukrainian drones over three regions (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS). Moscow indicated peace dialogue with Kiev remains suspended pending completion of previously agreed humanitarian exchanges (RT). The Central Bank delayed widespread digital ruble implementation, while economic pressures intensify with weekly price changes affecting pensioners and low-income Russians (Moscow Times). Security operations continue with elimination of two alleged Ukrainian intelligence operatives in Moscow region (NTV).
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The event is expected to have a decreased focus on Ukraine support compared to previous years
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
13:24
13:51
The Moscow Times (English)
The alliance also committed to spending 5% of GDP annually on defense and security, which Moscow had earlier dismissed and promised to counter. 2
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Lenta.ru
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RIA Novosti
Трамп заявил, что урегулированию на Украине мешают "проблемы с Зеленским"
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14:46⇢Trump talks Putin and Zelensky
⌨Russian outlets focus extensively on Trump's diplomatic activities, reporting his planned conversation with Putin and details of his 40-minute meeting with Zelensky at the NATO summit (Interfax, Lenta, Vesti, RBC, RIA Novosti). State media emphasizes Trump's assessment that the Ukraine situation is "out of control" and his claim of "problems with Zelensky" hindering settlement efforts. Coverage highlights Trump's statements about resolving the Israel-Iran situation, with Russian officials taking credit for stopping escalation between the two countries (Izvestia, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). NATO's commitment to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP receives significant attention, with Moscow Times noting Russia's dismissal of the alliance's declaration of Russia as a "long-term threat" (Kommersant, Moscow Times). Putin will participate in the BRICS summit via video link to discuss his proposal for an alternative Western growth platform (NTV, TASS).
14:53
Imposing tougher restrictions could undermine peace talks efforts, the US secretary of state has warned
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RIA Novosti
Урегулированию конфликта на Украине мешают "проблемы с Зеленским", заявил Трамп
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RIA Novosti
Урегулированию конфликта на Украине мешают проблемы с Зеленским, заявил Трамп
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The bloc’s declaration pledged to keep supporting Kiev but mainly focused on commitments by member states to spend 5% of GDP on defense
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Variety: самыми успешным фильмом первой половины года стал «Майнкрафт в кино»
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Военкор Дмитрий Стешин пообщался с командиром Морского отряда бригады «Эспаньола»
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Radio Liberty
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17:06⇢Trump calls Ukraine conflict complex
⌨Russian outlets report Trump's assessment that the Ukraine conflict is more complex than other wars, with multiple sources covering his statements about difficulties in reaching settlement due to "problems with Zelensky" (Lenta, NTV, RIA Novosti, Vesti). State media emphasizes Trump's denial of ceasefire discussions during his Hague meeting with Zelensky, while Turkish President Erdogan confirmed both Russian and Ukrainian delegations were representative for negotiations (TASS). NATO's approval of the largest defense spending increase since the Cold War to 5% of GDP receives significant coverage, with the alliance reaffirming Ukraine support (Moscow Times, RT). Russian military operations continue with "pirates" - a naval unit called "Española brigade" - reportedly engaging Ukrainian boats and drones in Crimean waters (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Middle East tensions boost Russian oil prices as the conflict raises energy market concerns (Rossiyskaya Gazeta).
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Mark Rutte was referring to the US president’s on-camera ‘F-bomb’ over Israel and Iran
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RIA Novosti
Российские истребители нанесли серию ударов по укрепрайону ВСУ в районе Попова Яра в ДНР
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The Moscow Times (English)
News Analysis Moscow’s shadow loomed over the conference that saw alliance members pledge to raise their defense spending to 5% of GDP. 4
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RIA Novosti
"Режим в агонии". К чему готовятся в тылу Украины
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20:02⇢Trump reveals Ukraine's F-16 wish list
⌨Russian outlets report Trump's detailed comments on Ukraine's military needs and NATO developments. Trump revealed Ukraine most desires F-16 fighter jets and discussed weapons priorities during his meetings (RBC). State media portrays Ukrainian forces as desperate, with RIA Novosti describing the "regime in agony" and TASS reporting female drone operators deployed to Sumy direction. NATO coverage focuses on alliance relief after navigating Trump relations, with defense spending commitments to 5% of GDP and Moscow Times noting Russia's looming influence over the summit. RT highlights NATO chief Rutte calling Trump "daddy" following presidential remarks on Israel-Iran tensions. A special flight from Russia's presidential fleet landed in New York (Vesti), while gas payment flexibility for foreigners extends until October 1st through non-Gazprombank channels (Kommersant).
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RIA Novosti
На Украине участились акции протеста против Зеленского, сообщило подполье
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
KP.RU: Трамп вооружает Украину до зубов руками Европы
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RIA Novosti
В Армении арестовали архиепископа, выступающего против Пашиняна
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The president has labeled the Voice of America a “left-wing disaster”
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23:23⇢Trump's Ukraine arms shuffle
⌨Russian outlets report Trump's contradictory approach to Ukraine, with state media highlighting his "smile to Russia while arming Ukraine to the teeth" through European channels rather than direct US transfers (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Coverage emphasizes Trump's plan to limit intelligence sharing with Congress over Iran concerns, while the CIA chief confirmed "serious damage" to Iran's nuclear infrastructure from US-Israeli strikes (RBC, Moscow Times). Moscow's air defenses intercepted two Ukrainian drones approaching the capital (NTV, TASS). Russian media connects chess champion Kasparov to an alleged coup attempt in an unspecified African country, while reporting arrests of an Armenian archbishop opposing Pashinyan and Serbian authorities preventing a government overthrow attempt (Lenta, RIA Novosti, Vesti).
23:28
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Военкор Дмитрий Стешин пообщался с командиром Морского отряда бригады «Эспаньола»
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