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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 29.04.2025.
It displays 161 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
29.04.2025 ⇢ Day Putin Renamed Stalingrad While Rejecting Frontline Freeze
⌨Russia reported intercepting over 90 Ukrainian drones overnight, with two civilians killed in Belgorod by a drone strike. Trump's vice presidential nominee Vance repeatedly stated Ukraine "cannot win" the conflict, warning of nuclear escalation risks.
By afternoon, Bloomberg reported Putin rejected freezing conflict along current frontlines during meetings with U.S. envoy Uitkoff, instead demanding all four annexed regions. Simultaneously, Russian forces claimed capturing Doroshevka in Kharkiv region, continuing their offensive after Kursk's reported liberation.
Putin and Lukashenko met in Volgograd for WWII commemorations, with Putin calling Victory Day "sacred" for Russia and post-Soviet states. Late evening, Putin signed a decree renaming Volgograd airport to "Stalingrad," continuing the week's historical memory emphasis.
Foreign Minister Lavrov characterized Russia's ceasefire proposal as the beginning of direct negotiations, while Zelensky allegedly hinted at possible strikes against Moscow's Victory Day parade.
By afternoon, Bloomberg reported Putin rejected freezing conflict along current frontlines during meetings with U.S. envoy Uitkoff, instead demanding all four annexed regions. Simultaneously, Russian forces claimed capturing Doroshevka in Kharkiv region, continuing their offensive after Kursk's reported liberation.
Putin and Lukashenko met in Volgograd for WWII commemorations, with Putin calling Victory Day "sacred" for Russia and post-Soviet states. Late evening, Putin signed a decree renaming Volgograd airport to "Stalingrad," continuing the week's historical memory emphasis.
Foreign Minister Lavrov characterized Russia's ceasefire proposal as the beginning of direct negotiations, while Zelensky allegedly hinted at possible strikes against Moscow's Victory Day parade.
29.04.2025
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Moscow wants the Ukraine conflict to end, Pierre de Gaulle has told RT
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RIA Novosti
Глава МИД Китая заявил на встрече с Лавровым о взаимной поддержке России
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It is a “weird idea” to expect Russia’s collapse, the US vice president has said
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RIA Novosti
В Нижегородской области отразили атаку БПЛА
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The contentious campaign was dominated by the trade war with the US and Donald Trump’s “51st state” claims
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RIA Novosti
ПВО за ночь сбила 40 украинских беспилотников
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04:34⇢Ukrainian Drones Intercepted En Masse Over Russia
⌨The newspapers report on Ukraine's intensified drone attacks against Russia, with defense systems intercepting over 50 Ukrainian drones in 2.5 hours (NTV) and a total of 40 overnight (RIA Novosti). International tensions continue as Macron promises to increase pressure on Russia regarding Ukraine in the coming days (Lenta). Security official Patrushev blames Kyiv for Black Sea destabilization (TASS) and claims Britain has ambitions in the Black Sea region (Vesti). In North American news, Canada's former Bank of England head remains Prime Minister after liberals defeat pro-Trump candidates (RBC, RT). Trump has called his administration's first 100 days "historic" (Izvestia).
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RIA Novosti
"Это все изменит". Чем Зеленский обрадовал Трампа
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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It is a “weird idea” to expect Russia’s collapse, the US vice president has said
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07:15⇢Vance Declares Ukraine Cannot Win
⌨The newspapers report on U.S. Vice President Vance's statements that Ukraine cannot win the conflict and prolonging it risks nuclear war (Interfax, Moscow Times, RT). Russia's space ambitions feature prominently, with reports of 13 countries joining Russia and China to create a lunar station (Izvestia) and testing of a supersonic civilian aircraft (TASS, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Military news continues with over 90 Ukrainian drones reportedly shot down over Russian regions (NTV). Other headlines mention Putin thanking North Korea (Svoboda), a Russian presidential aide discussing Odessa's future (Lenta), and tax benefits proposed for war participants (Vesti).
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The Moscow Times (English)
Russian authorities said the vehicle with five people was driving on a road that stretches along the border when it was attacked. 1
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
В Запорожской области школьный автобус попал под обстрел беспилотника
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RIA Novosti
Киев не отреагировал на предложение Путина о перемирии в годовщину Победы
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It is “weird” to expect Russia to collapse, the US vice president has said
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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09:13⇢Kremlin Decries Kyiv's Silence On Victory Day Ceasefire
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Ukraine's lack of response to Putin's proposed Victory Day ceasefire. Multiple Kremlin sources, including Peskov, characterize Kyiv's reaction as "manipulation" and refusal to provide a direct answer (Kommersant, RBC, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti, TASS, NTV, Vesti). Meanwhile, Putin's aide discusses "Odessa's future" with no connection to the "Kyiv regime" (Lenta). In other news, a Ukrainian drone killed two people in Russia's Belgorod region (Moscow Times), major Russian banks face a sharp rise in loan defaults (Moscow Times), and Finland's Fortum has no plans to return to Russia (Interfax).
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The struggle will continue even after the US leader puts the EU and UK in their place, Dmitry Medvedev has said
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Нарколог Шуров: "Наркомания - страшное явление. Срок жизни у этих людей очень маленький"
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Медведев считает, что в денацификации нуждается вся Европа
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RIA Novosti
Испания проведет расследование блэкаута из-за возможного саботажа
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RIA Novosti
"Это все изменит". Чем Зеленский обрадовал Трампа
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11:57⇢Russia Claims Fresh Territorial Gains in Kharkiv
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Russia's military actions in Ukraine, with claims of liberating Doroshevka in Kharkiv region (Izvestia) and shooting down a Ukrainian heavy fighter jet (Lenta). Former President Medvedev makes combative statements about Ukraine's "predetermined" fate and the need for European "denazification" (Komsomolskaya Pravda, RT). Trump's position on Ukraine is generating attention, with reports he could potentially side with Ukraine against Russia (RBC) and rumors about Zelensky's communication with Trump (RIA Novosti). Other headlines mention Russian Central Bank warnings about Chinese economic threats due to Trump's tariffs (Moscow Times) and 17 Russians hospitalized after an accident in Antalya (NTV).
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Interfax
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The Moscow Times (English)
Authorities in Ukraine say Viktoriia Roshchyna’s body was returned without a brain, eyes or larynx, organs that could reveal the cause of death. 2
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Медведев считает, что в денацификации нуждается вся Европа
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The Moscow Times (English)
The two presidents are expected to attend a parliamentary forum and later discuss their countries’ strategic partnership. 1
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The Moscow Times (English)
The two presidents are expected to attend a parliamentary forum and later discuss their two countries’ strategic partnership. 1
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Moscow considers resuming direct negotiations with Kiev to be its primary priority, according to spokesman Dmitry Peskov
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Resuming direct negotiations with Kiev is a primary priority for Moscow, according to spokesman Dmitry Peskov
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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13:47⇢Putin Arrives in Volgograd for WWII Commemorations
⌨The newspapers report on Putin's arrival in Volgograd for WWII commemorations, joined by Lukashenko (Interfax, Moscow Times, NTV). Putin called Victory Day a "sacred holiday" for Russians (NTV) and proposed creating a commission on historical memory preservation (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Former President Medvedev makes combative statements about Ukraine's "predetermined fate" and European "denazification" (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Trump's potential position shift on Ukraine receives significant coverage, with reports he could side with Ukraine in the conflict (Kommersant, Lenta, RBC). Meanwhile, Oreskin called BRICS a key force in the global economy (Izvestia).
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The Indus Water Treaty has withstood wars, border skirmishes, and diplomatic breakdowns. Following the Kashmir attack that killed 26 people, tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad risk spiraling into a full-blown water conflict
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Compromise is sometimes necessary for survival, Alexander Stubb has told The New York Times
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RIA Novosti
Лавров назвал предложение Путина о перемирии началом прямых переговоров
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The US president has claimed he is “saving that nation” by trying to mediate between Moscow and Kiev
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RIA Novosti
"Это все изменит". Чем Зеленский обрадовал Трампа
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Путин и Лукашенко провели встречу на форуме Союзного государства в Волгограде
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17:02⇢Putin Rejects Front Line Freeze Demanding Full Territories
⌨The newspapers report extensively on the Ukraine conflict and peace negotiations. Bloomberg reports Putin rejected freezing the war along the current front line, demanding all four annexed regions (Moscow Times, Kommersant). Foreign Minister Lavrov outlined conditions for resolving the conflict (Lenta, RBC), explaining problems with Zelensky's 30-day ceasefire proposal. Trump claimed Ukraine could be "crushed very shortly" and that he's "saving that nation" through mediation (NTV, RT). Putin and Lukashenko met in Volgograd to discuss strategic partnership (Moscow Times) and historical memory preservation regarding WWII, with Putin proposing a commission on this topic (Izvestia, Rossiyskaya Gazeta).
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The former president has given an address outlining Moscow’s current foreign policy priorities
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Ukraine has demanded an immediate and unconditional truce in reply to Moscow’s offer of a three-day armistice
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Сергей Лавров заявил о готовности Москвы к прямым переговорам с Киевом
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Путин и Лукашенко провели встречу на форуме Союзного государства в Волгограде
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A nuclear-powered cruise missile with unlimited range could outmaneuver even the most ambitious US missile defenses
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The Indian leader has authorized the military to decide the mode and timing of any armed response to Pakistan
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19:43⇢Lavrov Calls Ceasefire Proposal Start Of Direct Negotiations
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Ukraine peace negotiations. Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov characterized Russia's ceasefire proposal as the start of direct negotiations (Interfax) and outlined Moscow's approach to the BRICS countries (Izvestia). Bloomberg reports Putin demanded Ukrainian forces withdraw from the newly annexed regions during his meeting with U.S. envoy Uitkoff, who attempted to convince him otherwise (Kommersant, RBC). Meanwhile, Putin and Lukashenko concluded four-hour talks in Volgograd (NTV, Vesti), with Putin supporting the renaming of Volgograd airport to "Stalingrad" (TASS). Trump reportedly claimed the Ukraine conflict is in its "final stage" (Lenta).
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The upcoming Australian election will be an illustration of how most Western elections will play out in the near future
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RIA Novosti
Пакистанский министр заявил о планах Индии нанести удар в течение нескольких суток
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The tensions rise after a deadly terrorist attack in India-administered Kashmir
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RIA Novosti
Небензя назвал согласие Украины на перемирие прелюдией к переговорам
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22:56⇢Volgograd Airport Officially Renamed Stalingrad
⌨The newspapers predominantly report on Putin's signing of a decree officially renaming Volgograd Airport to "Stalingrad" (Interfax, Izvestia, NTV, TASS), reflecting renewed emphasis on historical memory connected to WWII. Another major focus is escalating India-Pakistan tensions, with Pakistan's information minister claiming India is planning a military strike within 24-36 hours following a terrorist attack in Kashmir (RT, Vesti). Additionally, Zelensky allegedly threatened to attack Russia's Victory Day parade in Moscow (Lenta), while UN Ambassador Nebenzya characterized Ukraine's ceasefire agreement as a prelude to negotiations (RIA Novosti).
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RIA Novosti
Небензя назвал возможное согласие Украины на перемирие прелюдией к переговорам
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The US president says he has “no preference” among candidates to succeed the late Pope Francis
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The upcoming Australian election will be an illustration of how most Western elections will play out in the near future
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