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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 02.04.2025.
It displays 159 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
02.04.2025 ⇢ Day Strategic Bomber Crashed While US-Russia Negotiator Arrived
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Morning coverage focused on Ukrainian drone attacks across 93 Russian regions and on Taganrog, allegedly targeting energy infrastructure, which Russia framed as violations of previous agreements. By midday, Putin created a new Service for Citizenship and Foreign Registration, while ordering compensation for Kursk residents affected by Ukrainian attacks.
Diplomatic developments dominated as RFPI head Dmitriev arrived in Washington for meetings with Trump's Ukraine negotiator Witkoff. This follows days of reporting about Trump's "fury" and "psychological deadline" regarding Ukraine negotiations. Putin unfroze assets of an American bank ahead of these talks.
The evening brought shocking news of a Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crash in Irkutsk region, with reports the pilot steered away from residential areas before impact.
Trump's announcement of 25% tariffs on automobile imports notably excluded Russia from the list of targeted countries, suggesting potential alignment despite recent tensions.
02.04.2025
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RIA Novosti
Группа американских сенаторов угрожает ужесточить санкции против России
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Luigi Mangione has been charged with gunning down a health insurance boss in New York
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The cooperation between the two countries has been “a great success,” the Russian leader has said
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ за три месяца потеряли более 138 тысяч человек
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03:07⇢Ukrainian Drones Strike Taganrog And Kursk
⌨Russian media reports on Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian territory, with multiple sources covering strikes in Taganrog and Kursk that damaged residential buildings (Interfax, RBC, Lenta, NTV). Russia-China relations receive significant attention as Putin meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, with media describing their cooperation as "a great success" and an exchange of "symbols of highest trust" (Komsomolskaya Pravda, RT). Other headlines focus on international tensions, reporting Trump abandoning hopes for a quick Ukraine ceasefire while preparing new sanctions against Russia (Moscow Times), US airstrikes on Houthi training camps (TASS), and US senators threatening 500% tariffs on Russia's trading partners (Vesti).
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Top presidential adviser Mike Waltz reportedly kept “potentially exploitable” information on his private email
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Top presidential adviser Mike Waltz reportedly kept “potentially exploitable” information on his private email
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RIA Novosti
Расчеты "Градов" ВДВ уничтожили украинскую пехоту в Курской области
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Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) says that it has run out of funds because of Donald Trump’s executive order
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ за три месяца потеряли 2,5 тысячи танков
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07:24⇢Ukrainian Drones Shot Down Over 93 Russian Regions
⌨Russian media reports on military developments, with multiple sources covering Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian regions (TASS, NTV) and Ukrainian forces allegedly losing 2,500 tanks in three months (RIA Novosti). Economic news highlights Russian companies' value increasing for the second consecutive year (RBC) and a fifth Russian female billionaire appearing on Forbes list (Izvestia). International tensions are featured as the European Court of Human Rights demands Finland explain its border closure with Russia (Lenta), while RT reports US state-funded media Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty putting employees on unpaid leave due to Trump's executive order. Another headline suggests the EU's plan to send troops to Ukraine appears easy only on paper (Vesti).
07:31
RIA Novosti
Силы ПВО за ночь уничтожили 93 украинских беспилотника
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Kirill Dmitriev will reportedly meet with Trump’s Ukraine negotiator, Steve Witkoff
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RIA Novosti
Два мировых лидера тайно общались с Путиным, рассказал Вучич
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16 years after the monarchy was abolished, a violent push to restore it reveals a deep hunger for competent leadership
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09:51⇢Russia Deploys Ukraine Negotiator To Washington
⌨Russian media reports on diplomatic tensions between Russia and the US, with RFPI head Dmitriev potentially meeting Whitcoff in Washington this week (Interfax) and Putin sending a Ukraine negotiator to Washington amid threats of new sanctions (Moscow Times). Military operations are highlighted as Russian forces reportedly destroyed a Ukrainian mortar position in Kharkiv region (Izvestia), liberated Razliv (NTV), and Zakharova discussed Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure (Lenta). The media also reports Russia has initiated its largest military draft in 14 years (Svoboda) and implemented new laws on migrant children's school enrollment (TASS).
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The American military is unprepared to deter its adversaries, John Caine has said
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RIA Novosti
В России появится Служба по вопросам гражданства и регистрации иностранцев
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The Moscow Times (English)
Kirill Dmitriev said the trip was a “maybe,” adding that talks were being met with “resistance” from “entrenched interests and old narratives... 2
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The investigation concerns threats received by the judge who sentenced the presidential hopeful
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12:15⇢New Immigration Service Created By Presidential Decree
⌨Russian media extensively reports on the creation of a new Service for Citizenship and Foreign Registration (Interfax, RBC, RIA Novosti, Vesti). Other prominent headlines focus on diplomatic developments, including Putin's envoy Dmitriev potentially visiting the US (Moscow Times) and a reported "large-scale agreement" between Russia and Ukraine (Lenta). Military headlines note Putin's statement about strengthening the defense capabilities of the Union State (Izvestia) and Ukrainian forces allegedly deliberately attacking Russian energy infrastructure (TASS). International coverage includes a new probe in France related to Le Pen's trial (RT).
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ дважды за сутки атаковали объекты энергетической инфраструктуры в Курской области
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The Moscow Times (English)
Dmitriev said the trip was a “maybe,” adding that talks were being met with “resistance” from “entrenched interests and old narratives.” 2
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The Moscow Times
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RIA Novosti
Госдума приняла в I чтении пакет законопроектов об иноагентах
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A 5,000-strong armored brigade in Lithuania is set to be combat-ready by 2027, according to army plans
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RIA Novosti
Путин дал поручения по борьбе с мошенниками
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Обозреватель Умеренков: Противники Трампа пытаются сорвать переговоры России и США
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Hungary has deviated from most of the bloc by criticizing the West’s antagonistic stance toward Russia
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14:25⇢Putin Envoy Faces Resistance Before US Visit
⌨Russian media reports on ongoing diplomatic negotiations between Russia and the US, with Putin's envoy Dmitriev potentially visiting Washington this week despite "resistance" from "entrenched interests" (Moscow Times, Komsomolskaya Pravda). Several outlets cover Ukraine-related developments, including the Kremlin's statements on peace negotiations (Lenta) and Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure in Kursk region (NTV, Vesti). Other headlines focus on Putin's domestic initiatives, including directives to combat fraud (RIA Novosti) and improve Russians' digital literacy (TASS), along with reports of Russian companies creating a "shadow exchange" abroad with special currency rates (Moscow Times).
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The service will also oversee citizenship issues, according to the Kremlin
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At least two top officials have maintained contact with the Russian leader, the Serbian president has claimed
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ нанесли удар по газораспределительной станции "Сватово" в ЛНР
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It was earlier reported in the Western media that Kirill Dmitriev will meet Donald Trump’s Ukraine negotiator Steve Witkoff later this week
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16:50⇢Dmitriev-Witkoff White House Meeting Confirmed
⌨Russian media reports on potential diplomatic developments between Russia and the US, with RFPI head Dmitriev possibly meeting Trump's Ukraine negotiator Witkoff at the White House (Kommersant, RT). Several outlets cover the ongoing conflict, including Ukrainian strikes on a gas distribution station in LPR (RIA Novosti), energy facilities in Kursk (carried over from earlier reports), and Russian forces allegedly bombing a dam in Belgorod region to stop Ukrainian advances (Moscow Times). Domestic news focuses on Putin issuing directives to combat telephone fraud (Komsomolskaya Pravda) and changes to military conscription procedures for certain citizens (Lenta). International coverage includes France announcing two EU responses to Trump's tariffs (Izvestia).
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The Moscow Times (English)
Putin ordered the conscription of 160,000 men for this spring's draft, marking the largest campaign in 14 years. 3
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The US president has warned of restrictions if Moscow “is to blame” for a failed Ukraine ceasefire
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RIA Novosti
СК возбудил дело о теракте после обстрела энергообъектов в Курской области
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Kiev has targeted energy facilities in Russia in violation of the US-brokered partial ceasefire, the military says
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19:52⇢Record Military Draft Coincides With Energy Infrastructure Attacks
⌨Russian media reports on military tensions, with several outlets covering Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy facilities in Kursk region (NTV, RT, RIA Novosti). The authorities opened a terrorism case following these strikes (RIA Novosti). Spring conscription is receiving significant attention with Putin ordering 160,000 men to be drafted, the largest campaign in 14 years (Moscow Times). International news includes Trump imposing new sanctions against Russian companies for the first time since his inauguration (Moscow Times), rumors about Trump planning a "real war" (Lenta), and possible changes to Elon Musk's role in the White House (RBC). The Russian Foreign Ministry states it remains open to "realistic peace initiatives" regarding Ukraine (TASS).
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RIA Novosti
В Иркутской области потерпел крушение самолет Ту-22М3
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Как возрождают Донбасс, что будет с его промышленностью, жильем, туризмом на Азовском море — в эфире радио «Комсомольская правда» военкору Дмитрию Стешину рассказал глава ДНР Денис Пушилин
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Путин поручил проработать шесть новых мер борьбы с телефонными мошенниками
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21:51⇢Strategic Bomber Crashes In Irkutsk
⌨Russian media extensively reports on a Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crash in Irkutsk region (Interfax, Kommersant, Lenta, Moscow Times, NTV, RBC, RIA Novosti, TASS, Vesti). Lenta notes the pilot deliberately steered the aircraft away from residential areas before crashing. Vesti reports the crew has been transferred to medical care. Other headlines cover Dmitriev (RFPI head) arriving in Washington for negotiations with Witkoff (CNN via Kommersant) and Putin issuing new directives to combat telephone fraud, including making banks responsible for app security breaches and blocking fraudulent calls (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Svoboda reports Kadyrov's fund is experiencing financial problems.
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RIA Novosti
США намерены разгромить Иран до осени при отказе от ядерной сделки, сообщил источник в администрации Трампа
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The Cold War never ended – it just moved to the Arctic and got nuclear
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RIA Novosti
США пригрозили "разгромить Иран" к сентябрю при отказе от ядерной сделки, сообщил источник в администрации Трампа
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Kiev has targeted energy facilities in Russia in violation of the US-brokered partial ceasefire, the military says
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RIA Novosti
Трамп ввел пошлины на товары из других стран
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