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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 31.05.2025.
It displays 167 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
31.05.2025 ⇢ The Istanbul talks postponement day
⌨Ukrainian drone strikes on Kursk region dominated morning coverage, with casualty figures rising from seven to fourteen throughout the day. Russian outlets reported the capture of villages Vodolagi in Sumy region and Novopol in DNR, continuing territorial gains ahead of scheduled Istanbul negotiations.
The diplomatic narrative shifted as Trump expressed surprise at Russian missile strikes occurring during peace talks, stating he "saw what he didn't expect." Coverage suggested the June 2 Istanbul meeting might be relocated to Erdogan's office, though no official postponement was announced.
By afternoon, authorities revealed nearly 1,300 missing Kursk residents had been located following Ukrainian incursions, while 576 remain unaccounted for. A domestic scandal emerged involving Primorye doctors arrested for selling thirteen newborns abroad under the guise of fertility treatment.
The day concluded with a bridge collapse in Bryansk region affecting a passenger train, with casualties exceeding forty people.
The diplomatic narrative shifted as Trump expressed surprise at Russian missile strikes occurring during peace talks, stating he "saw what he didn't expect." Coverage suggested the June 2 Istanbul meeting might be relocated to Erdogan's office, though no official postponement was announced.
By afternoon, authorities revealed nearly 1,300 missing Kursk residents had been located following Ukrainian incursions, while 576 remain unaccounted for. A domestic scandal emerged involving Primorye doctors arrested for selling thirteen newborns abroad under the guise of fertility treatment.
The day concluded with a bridge collapse in Bryansk region affecting a passenger train, with casualties exceeding forty people.
31.05.2025
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RIA Novosti
Новый раунд переговоров может пройти в офисе Эрдогана, сообщил источник
00:35
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At least 10 civilians have been injured in the nighttime attack, a top regional official says
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01:10⇢Trump Surprised by Russian Strikes During Talks
⌨Russian media reports Trump expressed surprise at Russia's missile strikes against Ukraine occurring during peace negotiations, stating "I saw what I didn't expect" (Lenta.ru). Coverage focuses on Trump's contradictory positions: while announcing plans to raise US steel import tariffs to 50% (Interfax), he also made personal remarks advising Macron to resolve marital disputes privately (Izvestia). Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone attacks struck the Russian border town of Rylsk, injuring seven people and setting two apartment buildings on fire (NTV, RBC, RT). Russian military sources claim control over most of Volchansky (TASS), while new peace negotiations may occur in Erdogan's office according to unnamed sources (RIA Novosti). The US Senate may consider strengthening sanctions against Russia next week (Moscow Times).
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Dmitry Polyansky told RT that Kiev isn’t interested in resolving the conflict with Moscow
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ перебрасывают в Сумскую область "стратегические резервы" с румынской границы
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ перебрасывают в Сумскую область стратегические резервы с румынской границы
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
KP.RU: Украинцы начинают бунтовать против насилия Зеленского и мобилизации
05:24
05:32
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Отец Феофан рассказал о пытках ВСУ, которые ему точно предсказал старец Зосима
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06:16⇢Kursk drone strikes injure ten
⌨Russian media reports Ukrainian drone attacks on Kursk region injured seven to ten people, including a family with two children hospitalized after strikes on residential buildings (Lenta, NTV). Baltic Fleet ships conducted artillery exercises as part of military drills (Izvestia). Coverage emphasizes alleged Ukrainian military repositioning, with claims that strategic reserves are being moved from the Romanian border to Sumy region (RIA Novosti). Russian outlets portray Zelensky as uninterested in genuine negotiations, with RT quoting diplomat Polyansky saying Kiev is "playing games" rather than seeking conflict resolution. The Washington Post reportedly learned of possible pressure on Kiev for meetings without Russia providing a memorandum (RBC). Sweden has frozen bilateral contacts with Moscow according to Russia's ambassador (Vesti).
06:38
RIA Novosti
В Курской области число пострадавших при атаке ВСУ возросло до 14
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The Moscow Times
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09:20⇢Kursk Casualties Rise to Fourteen
⌨Russian media reports the casualty count from Ukrainian drone strikes on Kursk region has risen to 14 people, with multiple state outlets providing identical updates (Izvestia, NTV, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti, TASS). The coverage emphasizes Ukrainian military actions while reporting Russian forces captured the village of Vodolagi in Sumy region (Vesti). European officials' statements receive significant attention, with German Foreign Ministry denying aims for Russia's military defeat in Ukraine (Kommersant), while European sources reportedly warn Trump may abandon Ukraine peace efforts (Lenta.ru, RBC). The Duma threatens to capture additional Ukrainian cities (Moscow Times), maintaining the escalatory rhetoric despite ongoing diplomatic discussions.
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The Moscow Times (English)
A nine year old girl was killed and a 16-year-old boy was wounded in a strike on a residential area in the Zaporizhzhia region. 2
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RIA Novosti
"Решается судьба всего конфликта". В Киеве запаниковали из-за хода Москвы
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Kiev will skip the payment of over $600 million it owes to holders of $2.6 billion in debt, its Finance Ministry has said
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The Moscow Times (English)
Russia has reportedly amassed 50,000 troops on the other side of the border and has captured several villages. 3
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12:10⇢Russian Forces Capture Two Villages
⌨Russian media reports military advances with forces capturing Vodolagi in Sumy region and Novopol in DNR (Izvestia, NTV, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti). Coverage emphasizes Ukraine's evacuation expansion in Sumy region amid fears of a Russian offensive involving 50,000 assembled troops (Moscow Times). Britain prepares to declare Russia a national security threat (Kommersant), while British and French officials reportedly begin preparing for potential end of American military aid to Ukraine (Moscow Times). A shocking domestic scandal emerges as Primorye doctors were arrested for selling newborns abroad while growing embryos under the guise of medical treatment (Lenta.ru).
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RIA Novosti
Местонахождение 576 жителей Курской области неизвестно, заявил Хинштейн
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RIA Novosti
Местонахождение 576 жителей Курской области после вторжения ВСУ неизвестно, заявил Хинштейн
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
12:41
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Kiev will skip the payment of over $600 million it owes to holders of $2.6 billion in debt, its Finance Ministry has said
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RIA Novosti
Хинштейн сообщил о поисках 576 жителей Курской области, пропавших после вторжения ВСУ
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The Moscow Times
14:55
14:56⇢Kursk Missing Residents Located
⌨Russian media reports that nearly 1,300 missing Kursk border residents have been located, while 576 remain missing following Ukrainian incursions (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti, Hinshtein). The Kremlin frames itself as facing intensified Western pressure, with coverage highlighting increased French pressure according to Peskov (Izvestia), Germany deploying troops on the Russian border for the first time since the Nazi era (Lenta.ru), and Sweden strengthening inspections of Russian tankers in the Baltic Sea (Moscow Times). Military coverage emphasizes tactical innovations, with NTV detailing how motorcycle-mounted assault troops are changing battlefield tactics. Ukraine's financial difficulties receive attention, with RT reporting Kiev skipping a $665 million debt payment amid default concerns.
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“Not our business,” spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, commenting on a video showing France’s first lady shoving her husband on a plane
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Former world champion boxer Vitaly Klitschko has accused the Ukrainian leader of a crackdown on democracy
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The Ukraine conflict can only end at the negotiating table, Johann Wadephul has said
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RIA Novosti
США не хотят, чтобы переговоры по Украине затягивались, заявили в Госдепе
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17:45⇢US Sets Ukraine Negotiation Requirements
⌨Russian media reports OPEC+ countries agreed to increase oil production by 411,000 barrels per day in July (Interfax). Coverage focuses on US diplomatic statements regarding Ukraine negotiations, with the State Department saying America has requirements but decisions rest with Moscow and Kiev, while emphasizing they don't want talks to drag on (Kommersant, RIA Novosti). Military reporting continues with Ukraine evacuating over 200 settlements in Sumy region due to Russian offensive operations (Moscow Times), while four people injured in Ukrainian drone attacks on Rylsk and Lgov were transferred to Moscow hospitals for treatment (TASS, Vesti). German Foreign Minister's statement that defeating Russia is impossible and the conflict can only end through negotiations receives prominent coverage (RT).
18:00
RIA Novosti
НАТО полгода готовила операцию ВСУ в Курской области, заявил Алаудинов
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RIA Novosti
"Решается судьба всего конфликта". В Киеве запаниковали из-за хода Москвы
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Kommersant
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RIA Novosti
В Брянской области мост обрушился на поезд
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Мост обрушился в Брянской области
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RIA Novosti
"Решается судьба всего конфликта". В Киеве запаниковали из-за хода Москвы
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21:37⇢Bridge collapse in Bryansk
⌨Russian media focuses heavily on a bridge collapse in Bryansk region, with multiple outlets reporting the incident resulted in casualties and a passenger train derailment (Komsomolskaya Pravda, NTV, RBC, TASS, Vesti). Emergency services are working at the scene according to regional governor Bogomaz. The coverage emphasizes infrastructure failure and emergency response. Meanwhile, sports news receives attention with PSG reportedly winning the Champions League for the first time (Kommersant). RIA Novosti frames recent developments as decisive for the entire conflict, claiming Kiev is panicking over Moscow's moves. Domestic policy changes effective June 1st include new pharmacy regulations and credit restriction modifications (Lenta.ru).
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RIA Novosti
Причиной падения моста на поезд в Брянской области назвали вмешательство в работу транспорта
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Dozens were reportedly injured in Bryansk region
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Отец Феофан рассказал о пытках ВСУ, которые ему точно предсказал старец Зосима
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RIA Novosti
"Решается судьба всего конфликта". В Киеве запаниковали из-за хода Москвы
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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A bridge overpass collapsed in the Bryansk region as a Moscow-bound train was passing underneath
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
При обрушении моста на поезд в Брянской области пострадали 28 человек, трое погибли
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A bridge overpass collapsed in the Bryansk region as a Moscow-bound train was passing underneath
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22:44⇢Bryansk Bridge Blast Derails Train
⌨Russian media reports a train disaster in Bryansk region where a bridge explosion caused a passenger train derailment, killing three people including the machinist and injuring 28 others (Lenta.ru, NTV, RBC, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti, RT, TASS, Vesti). Railway authorities attribute the incident to "illegal interference," suggesting sabotage rather than structural failure. German voices calling for Ukraine to accept Russian negotiation terms receive coverage (Izvestia), while religious media presents prophetic interpretations about Europe and Russian strength (Komsomolskaya Pravda). The disaster dominates headlines as emergency services continue operations at the crash site.
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RIA Novosti
"Решается судьба всего конфликта". В Киеве запаниковали из-за хода Москвы
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
KP.RU перечислил законы, которые вступают в силу в России с 1 июня 2025 года
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RIA Novosti
Число погибших после падения моста на поезд в Брянской области выросло до семи человек
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A bridge overpass collapsed in the Bryansk region as a Moscow-bound train was passing underneath
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RIA Novosti
Zeit: провал новых переговоров в Стамбуле грозит распадом Украины
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