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28.07.2025

28.07.2025The Grounded Flights and Trump's New Deadline

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 28.07.2025.

It displays 192 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

28.07.2025The Grounded Flights and Trump's New Deadline
Russian media's editorial focus shifted significantly throughout the day. Early reports continued to highlight the US-EU trade agreement, particularly the EU's intent to replace Russian energy with American supplies, a theme carried over from previous days.
By mid-morning, a major domestic story emerged: a system failure impacting Aeroflot, quickly reported as leading to widespread flight cancellations and chaos. This evolved into confirmed reports of a cyberattack, with hackers claiming responsibility, and the Kremlin expressing concern. Concurrently, a residential building collapse in Astrakhan also gained significant attention.
In the afternoon, international developments took precedence as Donald Trump's statements regarding a drastically shortened 10-12 day deadline for a Ukraine peace settlement became the dominant foreign policy narrative. Separately, President Putin's telephone call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on Middle East issues was noted, alongside a new domestic ban on gasoline exports.
28.07.2025

00:24Transatlantic Accord Takes Shape

Russian media continues to highlight the US-EU trade agreement, with various outlets reporting on its terms, including implications for Russian energy (Lenta.ru, The Moscow Times, Kommersant, RIA Novosti). Concurrently, state-aligned publications sustain focus on President Putin's active engagement during Navy Day, emphasizing his strong leadership (Komsomolskaya Pravda, NTV.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Reports also detail a fatal Ukrainian drone attack (RT) and the latest findings in the Crocus concert hall attack investigation (TASS).
01:23
RIA Novosti

Камбоджа и Таиланд скоро начнут переговоры, заявил Рубио

01:23
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02:17
RIA Novosti

Бойцы "Центра" уничтожили замаскированный опорный пункт ВСУ на Красноармейском направлении

02:17
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05:11EU Shifts from Russian Energy

Russian media continues to prioritize the US-EU trade agreement, with outlets highlighting its terms and implications, including the EU's reported intent to replace Russian oil and gas with American supplies to reduce tariffs (Interfax.ru, NTV.ru, Kommersant, The Moscow Times). Concurrently, reports detail ongoing military engagements in Ukraine, including Russian strikes on Ukrainian airfields and strongholds (Lenta.ru, RIA Novosti), alongside the interception of Ukrainian drones over Russian regions (TASS, Vesti).
05:33
06:49
RIA Novosti

Российские военные активно продвигаются на Красноармейском направлении

06:49

07:08Frontline Developments

Russian media primarily covers ongoing military operations in Ukraine, reporting repelled drone attacks in Rostov (NTV.ru) and the deployment of new electronic warfare systems (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). State-aligned outlets highlight Russian advances in the Krasnoarmeysk direction (RIA Novosti) and fighting in Dimitrov, DPR (TASS). Internationally, outlets discuss the EU's reported plan to replace Russian oil and gas with US fuel under the US-EU trade deal (The Moscow Times, Kommersant).
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08:23

08:59Aeroflot Grounded by Cyberattack Claims

The newspapers report a major system failure impacting Aeroflot, leading to flight cancellations and chaos at Sheremetyevo airport (Kommersant, Lenta.ru, The Moscow Times, NTV.ru, Interfax.ru). Hackers have claimed responsibility for the disruption, with some stating the destruction of the airline's information system (Kommersant, Lenta.ru, The Moscow Times). Separately, media also note the start of remote voting applications (Rossiyskaya Gazeta) and the first direct flight from Moscow to Pyongyang (RT).
09:06
RIA Novosti

Сделка между США и ЕС приведет к деиндустриализации Европы, заявил Лавров

09:06
09:15
RIA Novosti

Лавров предупредил о последствиях новой торговой сделки между США и ЕС

09:15
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09:49
RIA Novosti

Кремль назвал тревожными данные об атаках хакеров на "Аэрофлот"

09:49
09:58
09:58
RIA Novosti

Кремль назвал сообщения об атаках хакеров на "Аэрофлот" тревожными

09:58

10:00Astrakhan Structure Collapse

Russian media report on the collapse of a residential building in Astrakhan, detailing the incident and ongoing evacuation efforts (Interfax.ru, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, TASS, Vesti). The disruption to Aeroflot flights, attributed to a claimed cyberattack, also remains a prominent topic, with the Kremlin commenting on the reports as disturbing (Lenta.ru, Kommersant, RIA Novosti, The Moscow Times). Separately, Moscow awaits Ukraine's reaction on working groups (Rossiyskaya Gazeta).
10:16
RIA Novosti

"Аэрофлот" отменил десятки рейсов из-за хакерской атаки

10:16
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11:18Aeroflot Grounded: Cyberattack Confirmed

Russian media is currently dominated by reports of a major system failure affecting Aeroflot, attributed to a cyberattack. Numerous outlets detail flight cancellations and the official response, with the Prosecutor General confirming the hacker attack and the Kremlin expressing concern. Some sources also report on the transfer of affected passengers. This extensive coverage highlights the significant impact on national infrastructure.
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12:08
RIA Novosti

Трамп пригрозил изменить условия ультиматума по Украине

12:08
12:17
RIA Novosti

Трамп пригрозил ужесточить условия ультиматума по Украине

12:17
12:25

12:26Trump's Ukraine Ultimatum Shortened

Russian media extensively covers international developments, with a dominant focus on United States President Trump's statements regarding a shortened ultimatum period for reaching peace agreements on Ukraine, some noting his threat to toughen conditions (Kommersant, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, TASS). Separately, Foreign Minister Lavrov's remarks on impending international difficulties and the impact of the US-EU trade deal on European deindustrialization are also highlighted (Izvestia, RT). The Aeroflot cyberattack is still noted (Interfax.ru, The Moscow Times).
13:18
RIA Novosti

Трамп сократил срок для достижения перемирия на Украине до 10-12 дней

13:18

14:11Trump's New Ukraine Deadline

Russian media continues its extensive coverage of international affairs, predominantly focusing on United States President Trump's statements regarding a shortened 10-12 day deadline for a Ukraine peace settlement (Interfax.ru, Kommersant, The Moscow Times, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti). Some outlets also highlight Trump's remarks expressing affection for the Russian people and reluctance to impose sanctions (Vesti). Separately, reports persist concerning the Aeroflot cyberattack, with hackers disclosing attack details (Lenta.ru, The Moscow Times, TASS).
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15:36
RIA Novosti

Путин провел телефонный разговор с премьером Израиля

15:36
15:45
RIA Novosti

Путин обсудил по телефону с Нетаньяху ситуацию на Ближнем Востоке

15:45
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16:04Middle East Talks

Russian media highlights President Putin's telephone discussion with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu concerning the Middle East, including Syria and Iran (RBC.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti, Vesti). Domestically, Aeroflot continues to experience significant flight cancellations, with some attributing disruptions to a cyberattack (NTV.ru, The Moscow Times (English)). Furthermore, a new export ban on gasoline until August 31 has been implemented for producers (Kommersant, TASS). Previous coverage of Trump's Ukraine deadline also remains (Interfax.ru, The Moscow Times, The Moscow Times (English)).
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19:47Ukraine Front and Trump's Ultimatum

Russian media emphasizes ongoing developments in the Ukraine conflict, including reported military successes and alleged Ukrainian drone attacks on rescuers (Izvestia, Lenta.ru, TASS). Internationally, renewed attention centers on Donald Trump's Ukraine ultimatum, drawing strong commentary from Dmitry Medvedev (Vesti, Interfax.ru), and Hungary's criticism of the EU's Ukraine "war budget" (RT). Domestically, Russia has implemented a complete ban on gasoline exports (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Kommersant).
20:20
The US president claims he does not want to impose new sanctions on Moscow but still shortened the deadline for a Ukraine peace deal
20:20
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20:54
RIA Novosti

ЕК предупредила Киев об угрозе остановки финпомощи из-за атаки на НАБУ, пишет FAZ

20:54
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23:56Drone Strikes and Defensive Measures

Russian media continues to heavily feature the Ukraine conflict, with new reports detailing Ukrainian drone attacks causing blackouts in Russian regions (Lenta.ru). This is juxtaposed with discussions of advanced Russian anti-drone laser systems (Komsomolskaya Pravda) and ongoing air defense enhancements (Svoboda.org). Diplomatic fronts include the European Commission's warning to Kyiv regarding financial aid (RIA Novosti) and continued commentary on Donald Trump's ultimatum (Vesti). Separately, the Roscosmos head's visit to the US for NASA talks also garners attention (Interfax.ru, NTV.ru).