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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 01.05.2025.
It displays 136 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
01.05.2025 ⇢ Day Market Massacre Overshadowed US-Ukraine Minerals Deal
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The alleged Ukrainian drone strike on Aleshki market dominated Russian media, with reports claiming seven civilians killed and more than 20 injured. Russian officials classified it as a terrorist act and war crime, with the Foreign Ministry claiming the attack was deliberately timed for a holiday to maximize casualties.
The US-Ukraine natural resources agreement received extensive coverage, with Russian sources highlighting Rada statements that the deal would override Ukrainian laws. Multiple outlets reported Ukraine's readiness for a ceasefire and territorial concessions following the agreement.
Trump's national security team underwent a significant reshuffle, with Mike Waltz reportedly removed and later nominated as UN Ambassador, while Rubio temporarily assumed the national security advisor role.
Russian officials rejected any possibility of restoring Ukraine's 1991 borders, while Vance set a 100-day timeline for direct Russia-Ukraine negotiations, with Washington abandoning its mediator role.
01.05.2025
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00:51⇢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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RIA Novosti
США и Украина подписали сделку о природных ресурсах
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RIA Novosti
Брошенные командованием боевики ВСУ попали в плен в Горнале, сообщил офицер
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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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07:17⇢Ukraine Accepts US Settlement Terms With Russia
⌨The newspapers report on Ukraine potentially accepting US-proposed settlement terms with Russia (Interfax). Several sources cover a natural resources agreement between the US and Ukraine (Kommersant, Lenta, NTV), with Trump claiming the US will gain more than it invested (NTV). Putin is featured discussing Russian national identity through WWII victory memory (Komsomolskaya Pravda, RT), describing Russia as "a nation of winners" (RT). Reports mention White House disappointment with Uitkoff's approach to Russia and Iran (Izvestia). The Moscow Times notes the Russian government anticipating the largest budget deficit since the pandemic. Ukrainian military issues are highlighted with reports of abandoned Ukrainian soldiers captured in Gornal (RIA Novosti) and special forces deployments to Sumy region (TASS).
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RIA Novosti
ПВО ночью уничтожила восемь украинских беспилотников
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Keith Kellogg says Kiev wants to hold the current front line
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RIA Novosti
Группировка "Север" уничтожила группу диверсантов ВСУ на границе с Украиной
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10:02
Komsomolskaya Pravda
В России 1 мая вступает в силу ряд законов и изменений
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10:02
RIA Novosti
Группировка "Север" уничтожила отряд диверсантов ВСУ на границе с Украиной
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Spokeswoman Tammy Bruce has said the deal is “perfect” because it was crafted by President Donald Trump
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11:14⇢US-Ukraine Minerals Deal Scrutinized Amid European Contingency Planning
⌨The newspapers report on the US-Ukraine deal dominating Russian media, with Medvedev criticizing Trump's approach (Lenta), the State Department calling it "perfect" and mutually beneficial (RT), and Ukrainian attempts to modify terms at the last moment (NTV). Several sources note Europe preparing a contingency plan should the US withdraw from Ukraine negotiations (Moscow Times). Military developments include Russian forces reportedly destroying Ukrainian sabotage groups in the Sumy region border area (RIA Novosti, TASS). Domestically, new Russian laws taking effect in May 2025 include early payments and blacklisting of alimony defaulters (Komsomolskaya Pravda). In tech news, Musk denied WSJ reports about Tesla seeking his replacement (RBC).
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The Moscow Times
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ атаковали рынок в херсонских Алешках, погибли не менее семи человек
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ после ударов по рынку, где погибли люди, направили БПЛА добить выживших
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New Delhi has accused Islamabad of firing across the Line of Control in Kashmir for a week
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The Moscow Times (English)
This year’s projected deficit is the country’s second-largest in nominal terms since the pandemic year of 2020, when the gap reached $55 billion. 1
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Radio Liberty
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12:48
The Moscow Times (English)
Feature Jigjitova has emerged as a prominent critic of Russian colonialism and an advocate for the rights of Buryats amid the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. ... 5
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12:51⇢Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills Seven At Kherson Market
⌨The newspapers report extensively on a Ukrainian drone attack on a market in Aleshki, Kherson region, with seven people killed and over 20 injured (Interfax, Lenta, NTV, RBC, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti). Vladimir Saldo claimed Ukrainian forces "finished off survivors" with follow-up drone strikes (NTV, RIA). Other coverage includes a US-Ukraine natural resources agreement (Moscow Times, Kommersant), criticism of Russian colonialism by Buryat illustrator Seseg Jigjitova (Moscow Times English), and allegations of Ukraine grain theft (Svoboda). Military operations continue with Russian forces reportedly striking Ukrainian military airfield infrastructure (TASS).
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Lindsey Graham says he has wide Senate backing for a bill that includes 500% tariffs on countries buying key Russian exports
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The Wall Street Journal is a “discredit to journalism,” the world’s richest man has said
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Сын одного из участников «Волоколамских мальчишей»: папа никогда не хвастался
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The long-awaited agreement grants America preferential access to the Eastern European country’s mineral resources
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RIA Novosti
Соглашение с США по недрам имеет приоритет перед украинскими законами, заявили в Раде
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RIA Novosti
Соглашение с США по недрам будет иметь приоритет перед украинскими законами
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Tehran knows “very well what the US military is capable of,” Pete Hegseth has said
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15:22⇢Aleshki Market Attack Classified As Terrorism Act
⌨The newspapers report on a Ukrainian drone attack on a market in Aleshki, Kherson region, now classified as a terrorism act with three days of mourning declared (Interfax, NTV, RBC, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS, Vesti). Putin praised the UAE's assistance in prisoner exchanges between Russia and Ukraine (Izvestia). Multiple sources discuss the US-Ukraine natural resources agreement, with RIA Novosti reporting it will take precedence over Ukrainian laws and Lenta noting "harsher conditions" in the deal. The Moscow Times reports that utility tariffs for Russians will increase by 40% over four years. Military training continues with the 74th Brigade practicing Suvorov's methods (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Обозреватель Гришин: можно сказать, что Трамп и Зеленский смогли обмануть друг друга
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Репортаж военкора KP.RU Григория Кубатьяна с полигона, где бойцы отрабатывают самые тяжелые задачи
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The US secretary of state highlighted the importance of the long-drafted agreement with Kiev as Washington negotiates with Moscow to end the conflict
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RIA Novosti
"Заклятый друг". Что в западных учебниках пишут о Второй мировой
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The Moscow Times
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Washington reportedly refused to include any formal commitments early in the negotiation process
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17:49⇢Ukrainian Market Strike Labeled War Crime
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Russia's Foreign Ministry condemning the Ukrainian strike on Aleshki market as a "bloody war crime" and "terrorist act" deliberately carried out on a holiday (MID, TASS, Vesti, Izvestia, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Several sources indicate Russia's rejection of Ukraine's 1991 borders in any future settlement (Kommersant, MID). US-Russia diplomatic developments include Vance giving Washington 100 days to prepare direct Russia-Ukraine negotiations (RBC), and reports that the US rejected Ukraine's security guarantee demands (RT). Domestically, utility tariffs will increase 40% over four years (Moscow Times), while Zelensky has sanctioned critic Arestovich (Lenta).
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RIA Novosti
Умер еще один раненный в Алешках мирный житель
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RIA Novosti
"Заклятый друг". Что в западных учебниках пишут о Второй мировой
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The Russian Foreign Ministry made the statement while commenting on Kiev’s deadly strike on civilians at a market in Kherson region
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Deputy National Security Adviser Alex Wong has reportedly been dismissed as well
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20:22⇢Trump's Security Adviser Allegedly Dismissed
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Trump's National Security Adviser Mike Waltz reportedly leaving his position (Kommersant, Lenta, RBC, RT), though TASS notes an Axios correspondent has disputed this information. Washington has acknowledged progress in negotiations with Russia regarding Ukraine (Izvestia). Other developments include Russia and Abkhazia resuming railway and air connections (NTV), and The Moscow Times reporting a sharp economic slowdown in Russia according to government assessments. RIA Novosti examines how Western textbooks describe World War II, while Svoboda analyzes international engagement with Afghanistan's Taliban regime.
20:46
RIA Novosti
Советника Трампа по нацбезопасности Уолтца отстранили от должности, сообщил Fox News
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RIA Novosti
Трамп выдвинет Уолтца на должность постпреда США при ООН
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio will take the vacant position in the interim
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23:15⇢US Abandons Mediator Role In Russia-Ukraine Talks
⌨The newspapers report on Washington's changing stance regarding Russia-Ukraine negotiations, with the US refusing a mediator role (Interfax) while Vance claims the US plans to achieve direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv within 100 days (Izvestia). Trump's administration changes continue with Rubio temporarily taking the national security advisor position after Waltz's departure (NTV, RT, Lenta, RIA Novosti). Multiple sources cover the Ukrainian strike on Aleshki market, describing ongoing evacuation of casualties (Kommersant, Vesti) with Zakharova calling the attack "inhumane and barbaric" (TASS). Finance Minister reports Zelensky received a "royal flush" from Trump (RBC).
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Chay Bowes was detained in Bucharest as he arrived to cover the Romanian presidential election
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