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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 30.04.2025.
It displays 169 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
30.04.2025 ⇢ Day Ukraine Agents Failed Attack While Peace Terms Emerged
⌨Russian media focused heavily on Ukrainian agents reportedly caught preparing an attack in Khanty-Mansiysk, with multiple sources claiming they accidentally detonated their own bomb while targeting a Russian military officer. Several sources reported Russia downing 34 Ukrainian drones overnight.
The US-Ukraine natural resources agreement dominated afternoon coverage, with reports of its imminent signing followed by confirmation of its completion by evening. Defense Minister Shoigu articulated Russia's conditions for resolving the Ukraine conflict, while Putin spoke at a "Knowledge" marathon event, claiming Ukrainian forces had been expelled from Kursk region with "remnants hiding in basements."
By evening, multiple outlets reported statements from US diplomat Kellog that Ukraine is prepared to partially accept Russia's territorial demands. Putin expressed openness to renaming Volgograd back to Stalingrad, expanding on his decision yesterday to rename the city's airport.
The US-Ukraine natural resources agreement dominated afternoon coverage, with reports of its imminent signing followed by confirmation of its completion by evening. Defense Minister Shoigu articulated Russia's conditions for resolving the Ukraine conflict, while Putin spoke at a "Knowledge" marathon event, claiming Ukrainian forces had been expelled from Kursk region with "remnants hiding in basements."
By evening, multiple outlets reported statements from US diplomat Kellog that Ukraine is prepared to partially accept Russia's territorial demands. Putin expressed openness to renaming Volgograd back to Stalingrad, expanding on his decision yesterday to rename the city's airport.
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RIA Novosti
Трамп считает, что Путин хочет завершить конфликт на Украине
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The EU can no longer rely on the Americans, the head of the European Commission has said
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The US president has refused to blame Russia and provide security guarantees to Kiev
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RIA Novosti
В Муроме после падения БПЛА загорелся склад
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04:07⇢Russia Opens Door To Direct Ukraine Talks
⌨The newspapers report on Russia's readiness for direct negotiations with Ukraine, as stated by UN representative Nebenzya (Kommersant). Military developments include the Akhmat special forces mocking Ukraine's claims about withdrawing from Kursk region (Lenta) and a drone strike causing a warehouse fire in Murom (RIA Novosti). Foreign affairs coverage includes Lavrov's first visit to the Dominican Republic (TASS), Kim Jong Un inspecting a new destroyer construction (Izvestia), and U.S. blocking transfer of Australian Abrams tanks to Ukraine (Vesti). Domestic news focuses on Astrakhan authorities warning about crop threats due to migrant quotas (RBC).
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RIA Novosti
ПВО ночью уничтожила 34 украинских беспилотника
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Radio Liberty
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The US president has refused to blame Russia and provide security guarantees to Kiev
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06:54⇢Russian Air Defense Downs Dozens of Ukrainian Drones
⌨The newspapers report on extensive Russian air defense activity, with multiple sources confirming 34 Ukrainian drones shot down overnight over Russian regions (NTV, RIA Novosti). Foreign Minister Lavrov is visiting the Dominican Republic (Izvestia). Trump continues making claims about Putin, stating the Russian leader won't capture all of Ukraine out of respect for him (Moscow Times), while most Ukrainians reportedly don't trust Trump (RT). In domestic news, Volgograd Airport has officially received the historical name "Stalingrad" (Rossiyskaya Gazeta), confirming earlier reports of Putin signing this decree. The US has reportedly decided on sending aid to Ukraine (Lenta).
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RIA Novosti
В Ханты-Мансийске взорвалась самодельная бомба, которую собирали украинские агенты
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RIA Novosti
"Очень опасный ход". Чего рискуют лишиться россияне
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08:42⇢Ukrainian Agents Detained Planning Attack On Russian Officer
⌨The newspapers report on multiple Ukrainian operations against Russia. Three Ukrainian agents were detained in the Khanty-Mansiysk region while allegedly planning an attack on a Russian military officer (Izvestia, Lenta). In international relations, Indian Prime Minister Modi will not attend May 9 Victory Day celebrations in Moscow (RBC), while convening a meeting amid reports of possible strikes against Pakistan (Kommersant). Prime Minister Mishustin has launched construction of a new bridge on the North Korean border (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). In business news, supermarket chain Magnit officially announced plans to acquire a controlling stake in Azbuka Vkusa (Interfax). Kremlin officials continue highlighting World War II historical narratives, with Putin claiming WWII history is being falsified (Vesti) and Peskov stating Russia had to respond to "Nazism revival" in Ukraine (TASS).
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Radio Liberty
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RIA Novosti
Киев противоречит позиции Путина по урегулированию конфликта, заявил Песков
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RIA Novosti
Позиция Украины противоречит предложениям Путина по урегулированию конфликта, заявил Песков
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The Ukrainian leader has cautioned Russia to be wary about the safety of its May 9 celebrations
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
После смерти Папы конспирологи вспомнили легенду о машине времени в Ватикане
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The Moscow Times (English)
As part of the deal, Magnit will also acquire five kitchen factories and three distribution centers in Moscow and St. Petersburg, sources told RBC. 1
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Путин и Лукашенко провели встречу на форуме Союзного государства в Волгограде
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09:59⇢Russia Captures Novoe Settlement In Donetsk
⌨The newspapers report on diplomatic discussions surrounding a peace agreement with Ukraine. Kremlin spokesperson Peskov emphasizes that any peace deal must be made with Ukraine, not the US (Kommersant, RIA Novosti). Multiple sources report Russian forces taking control of Novoe settlement in Donetsk (NTV, TASS, Vesti). Reports emerge about North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian forces and their casualties (Lenta). European countries have allegedly failed to find 25,000 troops for Ukraine (Moscow Times). In business news, retail giant Magnit is acquiring premium supermarket chain Azbuka Vkusa for $490 million (Moscow Times, Interfax).
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Russia’s envoy to the UN has called on Ukraine’s leader to honor his election pledges to bring peace
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The Moscow Times (English)
The symbolic move comes after years of public resistance to proposals by some officials to permanently restore the city’s Soviet-era name. 2
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The Moscow Times (English)
New Delhi said it would send Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh to attend the annual parade following last week’s deadly attack in Kashmir. 2
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A bomb two suspects were preparing detonated in a residential building in central Russia
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The US president broke out his iconic moves during a rally in Michigan
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12:03⇢Kremlin Defiant Over Victory Day Parade Threats
⌨The newspapers report on tensions surrounding the upcoming Victory Day parade in Moscow. Kremlin responded to Zelensky's threats regarding the parade with defiance (Lenta), while India's Modi will skip attending, sending Defense Minister Singh instead amid Kashmir tensions (Moscow Times). In peace negotiations, Kremlin spokesperson Peskov stated Moscow is ready for direct talks with Kyiv but has received no response (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Military developments continue with the Defense Ministry showing footage of Russian forces liberating Novoe settlement in Donetsk (NTV). Reports suggest Ukraine and the US may conclude a deal today (RBC), while the EU Court upheld ban on bringing euros to Russia even for medical purposes (Vesti).
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RIA Novosti
На Западе готовятся к отмене антироссийских санкций, пишет FT
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RIA Novosti
Западные компании готовятся к отмене антироссийских санкций, пишет FT
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Raising even a third of the 64,000 personnel proposed by the UK has reportedly been deemed unrealistic
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Raising even a third of the 64,000 personnel for Kiev proposed by the UK has reportedly been deemed unrealistic
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RIA Novosti
Премьер Украины заявил, что сделку по недрам с США подпишут в ближайшие сутки
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Moscow is urging the Ukrainian government to lift its ban on direct negotiations
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Moscow is urging the Ukrainian government to lift its ban on direct negotiations
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14:32⇢Ukraine-US Natural Resources Deal Imminent
⌨The newspapers report on several diplomatic tensions. Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova called EU threats against Serbian President Vučić over his planned Moscow visit for Victory Day "banditry" (Izvestia, TASS). India's Prime Minister Modi has declined to attend the Victory Day parade, with Russian reactions noted (Lenta, Moscow Times). Multiple sources confirm Ukraine and the US will sign a natural resources agreement within 24 hours (Kommersant, RIA, RBC). Kremlin spokesperson Peskov stated Russia prefers peaceful achievement of special military operation goals (NTV), while RT reports Moscow is urging Ukraine to lift its ban on direct negotiations. Pro-Kremlin economists predict the dollar rising to 110 rubles (Moscow Times).
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The Moscow Times (English)
Feature Georgy, 44, describes his ordeal in secret detention facilities where defectors were held in brutal conditions. 7
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Президент РФ подчеркнул, что общий вклад в победу над нацизмом внесли все народы СССР
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RIA Novosti
Путин назвал победу в Великой Отечественной войне триумфом советского народа
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The Ukrainian leader reportedly said only the US president can broker peace between Moscow and Kiev
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RIA Novosti
О французах, воюющих за Россию, и общем вкладе в Победу. Путин выступил на марафоне "Знание. Первые"
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RIA Novosti
"Очень опасный ход". Чего рискуют лишиться россияне
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16:16⇢Putin Claims French Soldiers Fighting For Russia
⌨The newspapers report on Putin's recent public statements. Putin characterized the WWII victory as a triumph of both Soviet and Russian peoples (Komsomolskaya Pravda), discussed future relations with Europe (Lenta), and claimed French citizens are fighting on Russia's side in Ukraine (NTV, Vesti). Multiple sources report a potential last-minute collapse of a resource agreement between Ukraine and the US (Kommersant, RBC, FT). Defense Minister Shoigu stated that Ukraine resorts to terrorism because Russian forces have initiative on the ground (TASS). Moscow Times describes a Russian military deserter's account of brutal conditions in secret detention facilities for defectors.
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The acts of sabotage are part of a wider campaign to eliminate Russian sea shipping, according to Nikolay Patrushev
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Acts of sabotage are part of a wider campaign to eliminate Russian sea shipping, according to Nikolay Patrushev
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From Cold War allies to modern-day comrades, Pyongyang and Moscow revive a military partnership in Ukraine
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From Cold War allies to modern-day comrades, Pyongyang and Moscow revive a military partnership
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18:03⇢North Korean Troops Deployed To Russia
⌨The newspapers report on Defense Minister Shoigu outlining conditions for resolving the Ukrainian crisis (Kommersant). Putin expressed openness to renaming Volgograd back to Stalingrad (TASS) and called for an "international of winners" at a Knowledge marathon (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). NATO intelligence claims 30,000-40,000 people enlist in the Russian army monthly (Moscow Times). Russia plans to extend mandatory foreign currency sales requirements (RBC, Peskov). RT reports on North Korean troop deployment to Russia, describing a revival of Cold War military partnership. In Kyrgyzstan, a Russian political scientist and Russian House employee were arrested, possibly connected to migrant detentions in Moscow (Lenta).
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RIA Novosti
Словакия добилась возобновления переговоров о транзите газа через Украину
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Память о Победе и героях Великой Отечественной войны объединят всех россиян и является сутью нашего народа, заявил Владимир Путин на просветительском марафоне «Знание.Первые»
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RIA Novosti
США допустили частичное согласие на территориальные требования России при украинском урегулировании
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The Moscow Times
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Келлог сообщил, что США готовы пойти на уступки, но только в рамках переговоров
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Память о Победе и героях Великой Отечественной войны объединят всех россиян и является сутью нашего народа, заявил Владимир Путин на просветительском марафоне «Знание.Первые»
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Память о Победе и героях Великой Отечественной войны объединят всех россиян и является сутью нашего народа, заявил Владимир Путин на просветительском марафоне «Знание.Первые»
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21:51⇢Ukraine May Accept Russian Territorial Demands
⌨The newspapers report on economic measures with Russia extending mandatory foreign currency sales (Interfax). Diplomatic developments include Putin meeting the UAE Interior Minister (Izvestia) and US-Ukraine signing a natural resources agreement (RBC, TASS, NTV). Several sources indicate Ukraine may partially accept Russia's territorial demands (Kommersant, RIA Novosti), with US diplomat Kellog making similar statements. Putin emphasized the importance of WWII victory memory as uniting Russians and defining national identity (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Moscow Times reports concerns about potential bank runs in Russia, while Lenta discusses upcoming changes to Russians' lives in May, including money transfer restrictions.
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RIA Novosti
США и Украина подписали соглашение по сделке о природных ресурсах
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Kommersant
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The Russian leader has lauded his country’s contribution to the Soviet Union’s triumph over Nazi Germany in World War II
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