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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 26.05.2025.
It displays 144 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
26.05.2025 ⇢ Day West Lifts Weapon Range Restrictions As Trump Criticizes Both Leaders
⌨Trump's criticism of both Putin ("gone absolutely crazy") and Zelensky ("creating problems for Ukraine") dominated early Russian media coverage, with Kremlin spokesman Peskov attributing Trump's comments to "emotional overload." By midday, focus shifted to Western countries (US, Germany, UK, France) removing restrictions on the range of weapons supplied to Ukraine, allowing strikes deeper into Russian territory. This development, following the completed prisoner exchange, was described as "dangerous" by the Kremlin.
Russian forces reportedly liberated Belovody and Vladimirovka in Sumy region, with the military claiming to have shot down 96 Ukrainian drones overnight. Putin stated Russia's economy has become fourth globally by purchasing power parity and called for "strangling" foreign IT services that haven't fully exited Russia.
FSB reported detaining seven alleged terrorists in Nizhny Novgorod region, claiming they received instructions from Poland.
Russian forces reportedly liberated Belovody and Vladimirovka in Sumy region, with the military claiming to have shot down 96 Ukrainian drones overnight. Putin stated Russia's economy has become fourth globally by purchasing power parity and called for "strangling" foreign IT services that haven't fully exited Russia.
FSB reported detaining seven alleged terrorists in Nizhny Novgorod region, claiming they received instructions from Poland.
26.05.2025
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RIA Novosti
Трамп раскритиковал Зеленского и выразил недовольство Россией
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01:35⇢Trump Considers New Sanctions Against Russia
⌨Russian media extensively reports on Trump's comments regarding Russia and Ukraine. Multiple sources highlight Trump considering new sanctions against Russia, expressing dissatisfaction with Putin (RBC, Interfax, NTV). Simultaneously, Trump criticized Zelensky, calling his statements problematic for Ukraine (Izvestia, RIA Novosti). Trump's special envoy called for a ceasefire following a massive attack on Kyiv (Lenta). Other coverage includes Russia's ambassador to London claiming British diplomacy speaks only in ultimatums (RT), the return of nearly 4,500 Russians from Ukraine since the start of the "special military operation" (TASS), and the development of a neural network for diagnosing eye pathologies in premature babies (Vesti).
01:50
RIA Novosti
Трамп посоветовал Зеленскому замолчать и негативно высказался о действиях России
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The Russian leader’s helicopter was reportedly caught in a Ukrainian drone swarm earlier this week
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02:49
RIA Novosti
Источник: новый раунд переговоров по Украине может пройти не в Турции
02:49
02:58
RIA Novosti
Источник сообщил о закулисном переговорном процессе по Украине
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05:19
RIA Novosti
Источник рассказал о закулисном переговорном процессе по Украине
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05:28
05:30⇢Trump Slams Both Putin and Zelensky
⌨Russian media focuses on Trump's criticism of both Putin and Zelensky. Multiple sources report Trump's claim that Putin "has gone absolutely crazy" and is killing innocent Ukrainians (Moscow Times, RT). However, Trump also criticized Zelensky, stating his comments create problems for Ukraine (NTV, RBC, Izvestia). A train incident in Belgorod region involving explosives under railroad tracks has disrupted rail service (Lenta). Reports indicate Ukrainian attacks caused over 59 Russian civilian deaths in April, with more than 400 wounded (TASS, Vesti). Media also mentions behind-the-scenes Ukraine negotiations (RIA Novosti).
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05:53
RIA Novosti
ПВО ночью сбила 96 беспилотников ВСУ над Россией
05:53
06:24
Rossiyskaya Gazeta
06:24
06:28
RIA Novosti
ПВО ночью сбила 96 беспилотников ВСУ над российскими регионами
06:28
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Moscow has said it will file a protest over the incident, citing repeated security failures by Sweden
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The Ukrainian leader earlier rebuked the US for its “silence,” which he claimed “encourages” Russia to carry out new strikes
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07:24
Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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07:53
The Moscow Times (English)
"I don't know what's wrong with him. What the hell happened to him? Right? He's killing a lot of people," Trump told reporters. 2
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08:36
Kiev has stepped up long-range raids as the US pushes for peace talks
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09:02
Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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09:02
RIA Novosti
ФСБ задержала экстремистов, получавших указания из Польши
09:02
09:04⇢FSB Arrests Poland-Linked Terror Cell
⌨Russian media prominently reports on FSB detaining seven Islamic terrorists in Nizhny Novgorod region, with multiple sources claiming they were receiving instructions from Poland (FSB, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti, TASS, Kommersant). Another major focus is ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, with RT reporting Russia shot down over 150 Ukrainian drones in a single day. Trump's criticism of Putin for "going crazy" and killing many people features in English-language Moscow Times. Political developments in neighboring Armenia are covered, with Prime Minister Pashinyan threatening constitutional changes (RBC).
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09:19
RIA Novosti
ВС России нанесли массированный удар по аэродрому ВСУ в Хмельницкой области
09:19
09:19
Rossiyskaya Gazeta
09:19
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09:45
Rossiyskaya Gazeta
09:45
10:11
The Moscow Times (English)
Air defense systems were reportedly activated near the Yelabuga drone factory in Tatarstan, a major supplier for the Russian military. 2
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10:36
The Russian president extended his regards on the occasion of Africa Day, highlighting the historic milestones in his country’s relations with the continent
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11:29⇢Ukrainian Drones Force Dozens of Planes to Divert from Moscow
⌨Russian media reports on Ukrainian drone attacks across Russia, with 32 planes diverted from Moscow on May 25-26 (Interfax) and air defenses activated near Yelabuga drone factory in Tatarstan (Moscow Times). Military operations coverage includes Russian strikes on Ukrainian airfield in Khmelnytskyi (RIA Novosti) and fighting for Belovody village in Sumy region (NTV, Vesti). Kremlin spokesman Peskov responded to Trump's criticism of Putin, attributing his comments to "emotional overload" (Kommersant, RBC). Other reports mention millions of Ukrainian refugees potentially losing EU residency rights (Moscow Times) and Russia planning standardized textbooks for all subjects within three years (TASS).
11:45
Iskanders use decoys and maneuvering to confound air defenses, Kiev’s Air Force spokesman has admitted
11:45
11:45
RIA Novosti
ВС России широким фронтом продвигаются к границе Днепропетровской области
11:45
11:54
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Foreign Policy: война России и НАТО начнется через 3-7 лет
11:54
11:54
RIA Novosti
Запад снял ограничения по дальности с оружия, передаваемого Украине
11:54
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12:03
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Путин: Российские герои повторили подвиги Матросова и Гастелло
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12:03
RIA Novosti
Германия сняла ограничения по дальности с оружия, передаваемого Украине
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12:11
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Военкор Коц: Большой обмен пленными неожиданно обнажил проблему Украины
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12:11
State Department officials reportedly met with British anti-abortion activists over concerns that their rights to free speech were being violated
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12:37
Rossiyskaya Gazeta
12:37
13:03
The Moscow Times (English)
"This is a serious draft, a draft of a serious document that demands careful checks and preparation," spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. 1
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13:04⇢West Lifts Range Restrictions On Ukraine Weapons
⌨Russian media extensively reports on Western countries lifting restrictions on the range of weapons supplied to Ukraine (Kommersant, Lenta, NTV, RBC, RIA Novosti, TASS). The US, Germany, UK, and France have removed limitations that previously prevented Ukraine from striking deeper into Russian territory with Western-provided weapons. Meanwhile, diplomatic tensions are highlighted with Finland summoning the Russian ambassador to present a diplomatic note (Interfax). The Kremlin continues working on a draft peace memorandum, with spokesman Peskov describing it as "a serious document demanding careful preparation" (Moscow Times). A war correspondent claims prisoner exchange lists revealed Ukraine's internal problems (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
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Denmark is fueling the hostilities with arms, sanctions, and inflammatory rhetoric instead of backing peace efforts, Russian envoy Vladimir Barbin has said
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13:38
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Посмотрите, о чем писала "Комсомолка" в день вашего рождения и создайте обложку "КП" с вашей фотографией
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13:55
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Сына убитой мужем-турком гимнастки из Казани под опеку возьмет ее сестра
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13:55
13:55
RIA Novosti
Путин обсудил с предпринимателями дополнительные меры поддержки бизнеса
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14:04
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Военкор Коц: Большой обмен пленными неожиданно обнажил проблему Украины
14:04
14:12
RIA Novosti
Накроет всю планету. Трамп решил предъявить новый козырь
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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14:38
The nation’s military has reportedly been instructed to be ready for potential offensive operations by 2029
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15:14⇢West Removes Weapon Range Restrictions For Ukraine
⌨Russian media extensively covers Western countries removing restrictions on the range of weapons supplied to Ukraine, allowing strikes deeper into Russian territory (Interfax, Kommersant, Moscow Times, NTV). The Kremlin describes this development as dangerous (RBC). Military reporting includes claims that Ukraine's air defense system has failed and Russia has changed tactics (Lenta). Putin stated Russia's economy has become fourth in the world by purchasing power parity (TASS) and that foreign companies leaving Russia have undermined their partners (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Other reports include Germany allegedly preparing for possible conflict with Russia by 2029 (RT) and political emigrants facing issues without international passports (Svoboda).
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The Moscow Times
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17:04
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Владимир Путин ответил на заявление о первой кибервойне в мировой истории
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17:20
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Военкор Коц: Большой обмен пленными неожиданно обнажил проблему Украины
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17:29
Kemi Badenoch has said Kiev is fighting Russia on behalf of Western Europe, and Israel’s war against Hamas serves the interests of the UK
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17:39⇢Putin Calls For "Strangling" Foreign IT Services
⌨Russian media reports Putin's call to "strangle" foreign IT services that haven't fully exited Russia (Kommersant, RBC). Military themes dominate with claims Russia prepared but canceled its "most terrible" air strike against Ukraine (Lenta), and reports of Russia hitting Ukrainian military targets in response to "provocations" (NTV, Vesti). The Moscow Times states Russian state propaganda concealed Trump's statement about Putin "going crazy." Other coverage includes a court decision on the Taliban ban taking effect (Interfax), prisoner exchange lists revealing Ukraine's internal problems (Komsomolskaya Pravda), and claims that Israel and Ukraine are fighting proxy wars for the West (RT).
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A vehicle collided with a number of pedestrians in the city center, local police have confirmed
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The French president has said the viral clip of Brigitte pushing his face was “just joking around”
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The decision runs counter to Moscow’s efforts to find a peaceful settlement with Kiev, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
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22:02⇢Putin Rejects War Blame While Kremlin Condemns Western Weapons Policy
⌨Russian media focuses on the Ukraine conflict, with reports of a pensioner killed by Ukrainian soldiers (Lenta) and Putin rejecting blame for the war (Moscow Times). Coverage includes Western weapons policy, with Berlin denying changes to its long-range weapons stance for Ukraine (RBC) while the Kremlin criticizes Western decisions to lift range restrictions (RT). Putin thanked Lukashenko for help with prisoner exchanges (TASS). Economic themes include Putin's call for "mirror responses" to foreign companies (Rossiyskaya Gazeta), while Trump reportedly wants to distance himself from the Ukraine conflict (Vesti).
22:56
The conflict stems from the Western-backed coup in Ukraine, the Russian president said
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23:21
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Спецкор «КП» Дмитрий Стешин побывал в селе Долговерясы, где остался один житель
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