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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 28.06.2025.
It displays 154 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
28.06.2025 ⇢ The day the war's cost was told
⌨Russian media highlighted President Putin's disclosure of the "special operation's" annual defense spending, stated as 13.5 trillion rubles. This specific figure, a new detail, became a central economic focus, following previous days' discussions on war costs. Concurrently, military reporting in the morning emphasized air defenses downing 31 Ukrainian drones and the capture of Chervonaya Zirka in the Donetsk region by early afternoon, presented as a significant territorial advance.
Diplomatic tensions with Azerbaijan escalated throughout the day, with Baku formally protesting the detention of its citizens in the Urals, leading to explanations from Russia's Foreign Ministry. Internationally, Iran's decision to block IAEA access to nuclear facilities emerged as a key story, while Hungarian Prime Minister Orban reiterated warnings against Ukraine's NATO membership. By evening, news channels focused on growing anti-government protests in Serbia, which reportedly escalated into clashes with police.
Diplomatic tensions with Azerbaijan escalated throughout the day, with Baku formally protesting the detention of its citizens in the Urals, leading to explanations from Russia's Foreign Ministry. Internationally, Iran's decision to block IAEA access to nuclear facilities emerged as a key story, while Hungarian Prime Minister Orban reiterated warnings against Ukraine's NATO membership. By evening, news channels focused on growing anti-government protests in Serbia, which reportedly escalated into clashes with police.
28.06.2025
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RIA Novosti
Экипажи Су-25 уничтожили опорный пункт ВСУ в зоне ответственности группировки "Восток"
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02:21⇢Trump calls Putin's words pleasant
⌨Russian outlets report Trump's positive response to Putin's comments about US efforts in Ukraine settlement, with Trump calling Putin's words "pleasant" (Izvestia). The diplomatic messaging continues as Putin congratulated Russian school graduates while officials stated Ukraine's EU membership contradicts Russian interests (NTV, Vesti). Aviation authorities launched investigations into incidents across three regions, including aircraft collision at Sochi airport (Lenta). Military operations persist with Su-25 crews reportedly destroying Ukrainian positions in the East group's area of responsibility (RIA Novosti). Iran-US tensions escalate as Tehran threatened to show "real capabilities" and demanded Washington change its tone, prompting Trump to reverse plans for Iran sanctions relief following Ayatollah Khamenei's statements (RBC, Moscow Times). A corruption case against Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov consolidated two bribery charges into single proceedings (TASS).
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RIA Novosti
Силы ПВО за ночь сбили 31 украинский беспилотник в семи регионах
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RIA Novosti
Суд в Ереване арестовал архиепископа Аджапахяна на два месяца
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RIA Novosti
Церковь бьет тревогу: что стоит за действиями Пашиняна
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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06:23⇢31 drones downed overnight
⌨Russian outlets report overnight air defenses shot down 31 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions, marking another escalation in cross-border attacks (Izvestia, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Vesti). Trump praised Putin's recent statements as "very pleasant," continuing the diplomatic messaging exchange between the leaders (Lenta). Putin declared the "one-sided game with the West is over," signaling a harder stance toward Western relations (TASS). Armenian church tensions dominate regional coverage as Yerevan courts arrested Archbishop Ajapakhyan for two months, with Russian outlets framing this as part of Pashinyan's broader campaign against the Armenian Apostolic Church (Kommersant, RBC, RIA Novosti). The US Senate rejected a resolution that would have required congressional approval for Trump to attack Iran, removing legislative constraints on potential military action (Interfax). Domestic life continues with graduation ceremonies across Russia as students complete their school years (NTV).
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RIA Novosti
Российские войска нанесли удар по иностранными наемниками в Сумской области
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Российские войска нанесли удар по иностранным наемникам в Сумской области
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The Ukrainian leader failed to deliver on his promises and stole billions in aid, Vassily Nebenzia has told RT
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The Moscow Times
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08:51⇢Zelensky declared politically dead
⌨Russian outlets report ground collapse near the Mayak mine in Norilsk, highlighting ongoing industrial safety concerns in the Arctic region (Interfax). Hungary's Orban compared Ukraine's NATO membership to "lighting a powder keg," providing Moscow with supportive diplomatic messaging against Western alliance expansion (Izvestia). The head of the Russian Union of Industrialists expects the central bank's key rate to drop to 13-15% by year-end, signaling anticipated economic policy shifts (Kommersant). Military operations continue with reported strikes on foreign mercenaries in Sumy region and eight Ukrainian drones shot down over Orel, Bryansk regions and Crimea (RIA Novosti, TASS). Russia's UN diplomat declared Zelensky "politically dead," claiming the Ukrainian leader failed promises and embezzled aid money (RT).
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The Moscow Times (English)
Two people were killed when one of the drones struck a 21-story residential building, Odesa Governor Oleh Kiper said. 1
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Stopping the insults is a precondition for resuming nuclear talks, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said
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10:44⇢Chervonaya Zirka captured
⌨Russian outlets report military forces captured Chervonaya Zirka settlement in the Donetsk People's Republic, with multiple state media sources emphasizing this territorial advance (Izvestia, NTV, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS). Diplomatic tensions escalate as Azerbaijan summoned Russia's diplomatic representative over detentions of Azerbaijani citizens in the Ural region, marking a rare public dispute between the allies (Kommersant, RBC). The Baltic states decided to withdraw from the mine ban treaty, signaling further militarization of the region (Lenta). Military operations continue with Russian strikes on Odesa killing two civilians and wounding fourteen, according to international coverage (Moscow Times). Regional tensions surface as Armenia's Pashinyan promised to refrain from insults for five days, while Iran rejected resuming nuclear talks unless Trump stops "disrespectful" comments (Vesti, RT).
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RIA Novosti
Киев добился своего и требует от Москвы репараций
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Civilians are among the injured after a suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a military convoy in North Waziristan
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
За время свадьбы Лорен Санчес сменит 27 образов от Dolce & Gabbana, Schiaparelli, Versace Oscar de la Renta и Alexander McQueen
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The president says the US is getting “a lot of mineral rights” from the agreement between Rwanda and the DR Congo
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Владимир Путин заявил, что спецоперация обходится России в 13,5 триллионов в год
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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12:37⇢13.5 trillion ruble defense bill revealed
⌨Putin disclosed Russia's defense spending at 13.5 trillion rubles annually for the "special operation," while expressing confidence in victory (Komsomolskaya Pravda, TASS). State outlets emphasize Putin's messaging about youth as Russia's future and young veterans serving as moral guides for teenagers (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Vesti). Diplomatic tensions escalate over Azerbaijani detentions in Yekaterinburg, with Baku formally protesting and Russian investigators labeling the detained Azerbaijanis as members of a criminal group (Kommersant, Lenta, RBC). A light aircraft crash in Moscow region killed four people (Interfax). International coverage focuses on Trump's Africa peace deal involving mineral rights and German defense procurement reforms (RT, Moscow Times).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Советник главы ДНР Кимаковский: Фашизм родился в Евросоюзе и никуда не девался
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Владимир Путин заявил, что спецоперация обходится России в 13,5 триллионов в год
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RIA Novosti
Родственники пропавших военнослужащих ВСУ вышли на акцию протеста в Киеве
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Iran has threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz over the US strikes, while the Houthis previously targeted Western ships in the region
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The Moscow Times
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15:26⇢Iran blocks nuclear inspectors
⌨Russian outlets report Iran blocked IAEA chief Grossi from accessing nuclear facilities, marking a significant escalation in nuclear diplomacy tensions (Kommersant, Moscow Times). Putin disclosed the "special operation" costs Russia 13.5 trillion rubles annually in defense spending, providing the first official figure for the war's financial burden (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Military operations continue with reported capture of Chervonaya Zirka village in Donetsk region and Ukrainian relatives protesting missing soldiers in Kiev (NTV, RIA Novosti). Diplomatic friction emerges with Azerbaijan over detained Azerbaijanis in the Urals, with Russia's Foreign Ministry responding to Baku's formal complaints (RBC).
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The Hungarian prime minister has also warned that the EU’s rush to admit Ukraine would bring conflict to the heart of Europe
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RIA Novosti
Сербские оппозиционеры перекрыли площадь в центре Белграда
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RIA Novosti
Сербская оппозиция перекрыла площадь в центре Белграда
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RIA Novosti
Киев добился своего и требует от Москвы репараций
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17:24⇢Spahn demands German nuclear access
⌨German CDU/CSU faction leader Spahn demanded Germany gain access to nuclear arsenals, marking a significant shift in German defense discourse (Kommersant). Russian outlets report expanded production capacity at strategic bomber manufacturing facilities, signaling military industrial escalation (Moscow Times). Ukraine now demands reparations from Moscow after achieving unspecified objectives, according to state media framing (RIA Novosti). Diplomatic tensions persist with Azerbaijan over detained nationals in Yekaterinburg, with Russia's Foreign Ministry formally responding to Baku's complaints (Lenta, RBC). Hungarian Prime Minister Orban warned that Ukraine's NATO membership would trigger World War III, providing Moscow with allied messaging against Western expansion (RT).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Путин предупредил, что ЕС может сдохнуть, если продолжит агрессию против России
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Resorting to violence would be a life-changing mistake, the Serbian president has warned
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RIA Novosti
Израиль сообщил о ликвидации одного из основателей ХАМАС
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Замминистра обороны, генерал армии показал политобозревателю «КП» старшему лейтенанту Гамову современный военный полигон
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Путин предупредил, что ЕС может сдохнуть, если продолжит агрессию против России
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Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has vowed to “defend the country” and warned protesters against violence
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Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has vowed to “defend the country” and warned protesters against violence
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19:51⇢Serbian Protests Amid Putin's Warning
⌨Russian newspapers report new mass anti-government protests in the Serbian capital, with RT and Vesti detailing the demonstrations. Separately, Komsomolskaya Pravda features a strong warning from Vladimir Putin to Europe, suggesting severe consequences if aggression against Russia continues. Kommersant reports that the US is set to hold nuclear talks with Iran in the coming days, an ongoing diplomatic concern. Additionally, outlets note a rally of Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers' relatives in Kyiv (NTV.ru) and Russia's continued expansion of strategic bomber production capabilities (Moscow Times).
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RIA Novosti
В Белграде начались стычки протестующих с полицейскими
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RIA Novosti
В Белграде начались столкновения протестующих с полицией
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RIA Novosti
Киев добился своего и требует от Москвы репараций
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Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic previously warned that violent unrest would not be tolerated
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RIA Novosti
В трех украинских городах прогремели взрывы
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