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27.03.2025Day Bathyscaphe Tragedy Overshadowed Arctic Posturing

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 27.03.2025.

It displays 194 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

27.03.2025Day Bathyscaphe Tragedy Overshadowed Arctic Posturing
A bathyscaphe accident in Egypt dominated Russian media, with the death toll rising throughout the day from four to six Russian tourists. Officials reported 14 Russians hospitalized, and Russia launched a criminal investigation.

Putin's Murmansk visit featured prominently as he addressed the Arctic Forum, calling Russia a "strong maritime power" while discussing planned military expansion in the region. He characterized US interest in Greenland as "serious plans" rather than "extravagant talk," connecting the Arctic's strategic importance to broader geopolitical tensions.

In what appeared to be a significant policy statement, Putin proposed introducing "temporary administration" in Ukraine under UN auspices. Meanwhile, Macron announced France would send military personnel to Ukraine, which Russian media framed as escalatory after the Riyadh talks' apparent progress toward de-escalation.

The arrest of Rusagro founder Vadim Moshkovich on fraud charges represented a continuing trend of business elite prosecutions.
27.03.2025
00:24
RIA Novosti

Генсек НАТО подтвердил гибель четырех американских солдат в Литве

00:24

00:49Sanctions Removal Conditions Debated

Russian media focuses on international relations, with Macron discussing sanctions relief for Russia (Lenta.ru) and the European Commission stating Russian troop withdrawal from Ukraine as a condition for lifting sanctions (Vesti). Trump announced 25% tariffs on foreign-made cars (Izvestia). Military news includes Russian drone attacks on Kharkiv (Moscow Times) and NATO Secretary General confirming four American soldiers' deaths in Lithuania (RIA Novosti). Diplomatic developments feature Russia's new ambassador arriving in Washington (TASS). Domestically, Putin congratulated National Guard personnel on their professional holiday (NTV.ru) and discussed education with the "Movement of the First" youth organization (Rossiyskaya Gazeta).
04:29
RIA Novosti

"Солнцепек" уничтожил термобарическими снарядами опорный пункт ВСУ в ДНР

04:29

06:10Russian Forces Claim Victories Across Multiple Fronts

Russian media reports on military operations, with multiple sources (Izvestia, RIA Novosti, TASS, Vesti) describing Russian forces destroying Ukrainian drone control points, eliminating Ukrainian positions with thermobaric weapons in Donetsk, pushing Ukrainian forces out of northern Guev, and claiming heavy Ukrainian losses in Kursk region. The Moscow Times reports Zelensky's statement that Putin will "soon" die and "everything will end." Domestically, Lenta.ru discusses stricter alcohol and drug testing rules for drivers coming September 1st, while RBC reports banks have sharply increased mortgage application rejections this year. Diplomatic news mentions Russia's new ambassador Darchiev arriving in Washington (NTV).
06:16
RIA Novosti

Европейские страны рассматривают размещение военных вдоль Днепра, пишет AP

06:16
07:30
RIA Novosti

Гуцул попросила Путина надавить на молдавские власти ради ее освобождения

07:30

07:49Radio Host Veselkin Dies After Cancer Battle

Russian media reports on several developments. The death of actor and radio host Alexei Veselkin after a long battle with blood cancer is covered by multiple outlets (Lenta.ru, NTV.ru). Diplomatic tensions continue with Zakharova accusing previous US administrations of destroying relations with Russia (Izvestia), while a Federation Council commission appealed to the UN and UNESCO to condemn killings of war correspondents (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Multiple sources report on Gutsul appealing to Putin for help regarding Moldovan authorities (RIA Novosti, TASS). Business news includes Wildberries filing a 42 billion ruble lawsuit against VB Development (Interfax.ru), while the financial intelligence service reports new cash withdrawal schemes (RBC.ru).
09:03
RIA Novosti

Кишинев хочет установить внешнее управление в Гагаузии, заявила Гуцул

09:03
09:11
09:11
RIA Novosti

Кишинев хочет установить в Гагаузии внешнее управление, заявила Гуцул

09:11
09:20

09:25Rusagro Founder Arrest Requested As North Korean Troops Aid Russia

Russian media reports on multiple cases of detained businessmen. Prosecutors have requested the arrest of Rusagro founder Vadim Moshkovich (Kommersant, RBC). Foreign policy news features Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova calling the killings of Russian journalists "a fit of rabies" by Kyiv (Izvestia) while categorically opposing Western peacekeepers in Ukraine (Vesti). Military developments include reports of North Korea sending more troops and weapons to Russia, with 4,000 of 11,000 initial North Korean soldiers allegedly killed or wounded according to South Korea (Moscow Times English). Domestic issues highlight coal company bankruptcies (Moscow Times) and FSB claims that Kyiv is recruiting Russians under the cover of the American RAND Corporation (Rossiyskaya Gazeta).
09:37
RIA Novosti

В новый проект соглашения США и Украины по ресурсам включили все полезные ископаемые

09:37
10:12
10:21
10:21
RIA Novosti

Депутаты Рады сорвали заседание из-за нового проекта соглашения с США по ресурсам

10:21

11:06Rusagro Founder Moshkovich Arrested

Russian media reports on several significant events. Multiple sources (Interfax, Kommersant, RBC) cover the court's arrest of Rusagro founder and billionaire Vadim Moshkovich. Military news includes Ukrainian forces reportedly losing over 190 servicemen in the Kursk direction in a single day (Izvestia). A tragedy in Egypt has resulted in four Russian tourists dying in a submersible accident near Hurghada (Lenta, TASS). International relations developments include North Korea allegedly sending 3,000 more soldiers and ballistic missiles to Russia (Moscow Times), while Ukraine's parliament session was disrupted over a new resource agreement draft with the US (RIA Novosti).
11:30
RIA Novosti

ВСУ атаковали российские объекты энергетики, несмотря на заявления о прекращении ударов

11:30
11:30
12:04
12:04
RIA Novosti

ВСУ атаковали российские объекты энергетики в двух регионах, несмотря на заявления о прекращении ударов

12:04
12:38
12:47

12:48Bathyscaphe Sinks With Russian Tourists In Egypt

Russian media reports on a submarine tragedy in Egypt where a bathyscaphe sank with dozens of Russian tourists, leaving 6 dead (Lenta.ru, NTV.ru). The war in Ukraine remains prominent with reports of Ukrainian forces attacking Russian energy facilities in two regions despite statements on ceasing such strikes (RIA Novosti), while France has proposed deploying European troops along the Dnieper River to deter Russia (Moscow Times). Domestic news reports Putin's arrival in Murmansk (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS). Anti-war sentiment in Russian universities is being silenced but resistance continues (Moscow Times English), while RT reports on Zelensky speaking of "hatred of Russians" fueling his resolve to remain in power.
12:55
13:04
13:21
RIA Novosti

При крушении батискафа в Египте погибли пять россиян

13:21
13:38
13:56

14:23Five Russians Die In Egyptian Bathyscaphe Disaster

Russian media extensively covers a tragedy in Egypt where five Russians died in a bathyscaphe (submarine) accident near Hurghada (NTV, RBC, RIA Novosti, Vesti, Komsomolskaya Pravda). Relatives of the deceased described it as "a family excursion to show fish to their children." In military news, Macron announced sending French troops to Ukraine (Lenta.ru), while RT reports Kiev allegedly breaking an energy ceasefire agreement. Economic concerns emerge with Moscow Times reporting Russian industrial growth has "slowed almost to zero" and warning the "economy is approaching a breaking point."
14:30
14:39
RIA Novosti

Путин собрал в Мурманске совещание по развитию арктической зоны

14:39
14:47
RIA Novosti

Путин собрал совещание по вопросу развития Арктики

14:47
14:56
14:56
RIA Novosti

"Самое главное — впереди". С чем столкнулись бойцы Росгвардии под Курском

14:56
15:54

16:21Six Russians Die In Egypt Bathyscaphe Disaster

Russian media heavily reports on a bathyscaphe (submarine) accident in Egypt that killed six Russian tourists near Hurghada (Komsomolskaya Pravda, NTV, RBC, Vesti). An ex-submariner listed possible causes of the disaster, and 14 Russians were hospitalized. Military news continues with reports that Russian forces have completed "cleaning up" around the Sudzha checkpoint (TASS), while Moscow Times claims the Russian army has been unable to advance on the Ukrainian front for over a month. In international developments, Macron explained what French and British troops will be doing in Ukraine (Lenta.ru).
16:45
RIA Novosti

Россия выступает за равноправное сотрудничество в Арктике, заявил Путин

16:45
16:54
RIA Novosti

"Серьезные планы". Путин высказался об идее США по присоединению Гренландии

16:54
17:02
RIA Novosti

"Самое главное — впереди". С чем столкнулись бойцы Росгвардии под Курском

17:02
17:11
RIA Novosti

"Серьезные планы". Путин высказался об идее США по присоединению Гренландии

17:11
17:11
17:36
RIA Novosti

"Серьезные планы". Путин высказался о задачах по развитию Арктики и идее США по присоединению Гренландии

17:36
17:36

17:38Putin Unveils Arctic Strategy While Commenting On US Greenland Plans

Russian media extensively covers Putin's statements during the International Arctic Forum in Murmansk (RT, RIA Novosti, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS, Vesti, NTV, Interfax, Lenta). Putin outlined "serious" and "systemic" tasks for Arctic development while commenting that Russia "has never threatened anyone" in the region. Notably, he responded to alleged US plans to acquire Greenland, calling them "serious plans." In domestic news, Russia is experiencing alcohol supply disruptions due to a state accounting system failure (Moscow Times), while the Central Bank has identified risks of excessive lending to high-income Russians (RBC).
18:44
20:01
RIA Novosti

"Самое главное — впереди". С чем столкнулись бойцы Росгвардии под Курском

20:01
20:34
20:51
RIA Novosti

Путин назвал военный флот основой стратегической безопасности России

20:51

21:01Putin Declares Arctic Priorities While Commenting On Greenland

Russian media prominently features Putin's statements during the International Arctic Forum. The president announced the start of coal exports from Port Lavna (Interfax), proposed creating a permafrost research center (Izvestia), and called the navy "the foundation of Russia's strategic security" (RIA Novosti). Several outlets quote Putin's perspective on Trump's interest in Greenland, describing it as "not extravagant" (Lenta, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). In other news, reports indicate a second round of negotiations may occur in Riyadh in mid-April (TASS), while Svoboda reports on perpetrators from a children's home being released from punishment.
21:08
21:17
21:34
RIA Novosti

Есть основания считать, что Украину удастся добить, заявил Путин

21:34
21:42
21:42
RIA Novosti

"Самое главное — впереди". С чем столкнулись бойцы Росгвардии под Курском

21:42
23:15
23:15

23:16Putin Proposes UN Administration for Ukraine

Russian media extensively reports on Putin's proposal for UN external administration in Ukraine as a path to peace. Multiple sources (Interfax, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Lenta, NTV, RBC, Vesti) cite Putin stating this would enable elections and achieve a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Additionally, Putin called for maintaining Russia's status as a powerful maritime power (Izvestia). In international news, RT reports Putin claiming the US has planned to annex Greenland since the 1860s. Military coverage continues with RIA Novosti describing challenges faced by Russian Guard troops in Kursk region.