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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 04.07.2025.
It displays 174 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
04.07.2025 ⇢ The day of returns and city attacks
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The Russian media landscape on July 4th maintained its focus on the aftermath of the Putin-Trump call, detailing Trump's expressed dissatisfaction with progress on Ukraine and his pledge for continued military aid, while Moscow reasserted its unwavering goals. Concurrently, reports highlighted widespread Ukrainian drone attacks across multiple Russian regions, notably Sergiev Posad and Rostov, causing casualties and infrastructure damage. In response, Russian forces conducted "massive strikes" on military-industrial targets in Kyiv. A significant new development was the widely reported prisoner exchange with Ukraine, stemming from Istanbul agreements, with returning soldiers expressing gratitude. Domestically, a prominent new story emerged in the afternoon with an armed attack on police in Nalchik, leading to casualties and the liquidation of an assailant, becoming a key security priority. Diplomatic attention also noted Slovakia's blocking of new EU sanctions against Russia.
04.07.2025
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RIA Novosti
Трамп выразил недовольство положением дел в урегулировании на Украине
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RIA Novosti
"Не боялся лично идти на штурм". Каким был Герой России Михаил Гудков
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The two leaders held a candid, nearly hour-long discussion, Yury Ushakov has said
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02:30⇢Trump's Ukraine Frustration Revealed
⌨Russian media continues its extensive focus on the recent Putin-Trump phone conversation. New reports highlight Trump's dissatisfaction with the situation in Ukraine and his admission of no progress in settling the conflict (Kommersant, NTV.ru). The Kremlin has disclosed full details of the candid, hour-long discussion, where Putin reaffirmed Russia's unwavering stance (RT, Interfax.ru, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Some outlets also mention potential secret deals concerning weapons for Ukraine (The Moscow Times).
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Washington is “trying to help” Ukraine but prioritizing American interests, the US leader has said
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Ukrainian officials claimed at least 13 impacts, with blurred-out footage showing large fires lighting up the skyline
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RIA Novosti
ВС России продвигаются в Харьковской области, создавая буферную зону
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RIA Novosti
БПЛА атаковали несколько районов Ростовской области
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RIA Novosti
БПЛА атаковали окрестности Сергиева Посада
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07:11⇢Drone Strikes Moscow Region
⌨Russian media widely reports new drone attacks targeting Sergiev Posad and the Moscow region, detailing injured individuals and damaged infrastructure (Kommersant, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti). This unfolds as editors continue to focus on the recent Putin-Trump call, with new reports highlighting Trump's dissatisfaction and stated lack of progress in Ukrainian settlement (Interfax.ru, Lenta.ru). Russia's unwavering stance on its goals was also reaffirmed (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Rossiyskaya Gazeta).
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RIA Novosti
БПЛА атаковали подмосковный Сергиев Посад
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RIA Novosti
За ночь над пятью регионами сбили 48 украинских БПЛА
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RIA Novosti
ПВО за ночь уничтожила 48 украинских беспилотников
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
KP.RU: Киевляне заявили, что Украина медленно разрушается изнутри
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Путин заявил Трампу, что Россия будет добиваться своих целей на Украине
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Radio Liberty
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09:06⇢Russia Under Drone Barrage
⌨Russian media heavily reports widespread Ukrainian drone attacks across six regions overnight, detailing destroyed UAVs, casualties, and power outages (Lenta.ru, NTV.ru, RIA Novosti, TASS, Kommersant, RBC.ru). Concurrently, the aftermath of the Putin-Trump call remains a key focus. While Putin reasserted Russia's unwavering goals in Ukraine (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Rossiyskaya Gazeta), Trump is quoted stating no progress was made and pledging continued military aid to Kyiv (The Moscow Times, Interfax.ru).
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Российские войска нанесли удары по объектам ВСУ в Киевской области
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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10:43⇢Putin Extends Hand to Trump
⌨Russian media remains focused on the Putin-Trump call aftermath, revealing new details. Trump is quoted as stating no progress was made and promising continued military aid to Ukraine (The Moscow Times). In a notable diplomatic gesture, Putin congratulated Trump on Independence Day, a first in five years (TASS). Despite this, Russia reaffirms its unwavering goals in Ukraine (Komsomolskaya Pravda) and hopes for stable US relations (Izvestia). Ukrainian drone attacks continue in Russian regions (Interfax.ru, Kommersant, NTV.ru).
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Moscow hopes to improve bilateral relations based on mutual respect, the Russian foreign minister has said
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The Moscow Times (English)
Attacks in both countries came just hours after Putin spoke to Trump, who said he “didn’t make any progress” on ending the war in Ukraine. 2
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New Delhi has signed off on purchases of electronic warfare systems, armored vehicles, and surface-to-air missiles
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The Moscow Times (English)
Attacks in both countries came just hours after Putin spoke to Trump, who said he “didn’t make any progress” on ending the war in Ukraine. 2
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RIA Novosti
"Битва будет осенью". Франция ждет последствий после провала Макрона
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RIA Novosti
ВС России нанесли массированный удар по военным объектам в Киеве
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The freeze in deliveries of some American weapons to Kiev is “causing alarm” in Berlin, the paper has reported
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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12:58⇢Kyiv Under Fire Amid Diplomatic Standoff
⌨Russian media continues its focus on the aftermath of the Putin-Trump call and Russia's unwavering stance on the Ukrainian crisis (Komsomolskaya Pravda, The Moscow Times, TASS, Izvestia). Concurrently, editorial priorities have notably shifted to reporting Russia's "massive strikes" on military-industrial targets in Kyiv, framed as a response to Ukrainian actions (RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, Vesti, The Moscow Times). Ukrainian drone attacks in Russian regions are also covered (Kommersant).
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RIA Novosti
В Россию вернули группу военных из украинского плена
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RIA Novosti
"Битва будет осенью". Франция ждет последствий после провала Макрона
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The exchange was part of the deal reached by Moscow and Kiev in Istanbul in June
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RIA Novosti
При ударе ВСУ по Донецку погибли четыре человека
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The exchange was part of the deal reached by Moscow and Kiev in Istanbul in June
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14:35⇢Prisoners Return Home
⌨Russian media heavily reports a new prisoner exchange with Ukraine (Kommersant, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, RT, TASS), a key development from Istanbul agreements. The ongoing Putin-Trump dialogue remains prominent, with a special envoy proposing lifting energy sanctions (The Moscow Times) and Peskov reiterating the necessity for a meeting (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Reports also cover a Ukrainian strike on Donetsk causing casualties (RIA Novosti), alongside continuing discussions about Russia's unwavering stance in the conflict.
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Сын, которого отец вынес на руках под обстрелами ВСУ, тоже спас жизнь отца
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RIA Novosti
Трамп объявил о новых пошлинах для десятков стран
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Ukrainian forces are unlikely to repel Russia but peace talks could bring about change, Kirill Budanov has said
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MPs have accused Samvel Karapetyan of having links to Russian security services and “robbing” the nation
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MPs have accused Samvel Karapetyan of having links to Russian security services and “robbing” the nation
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RIA Novosti
"Битва будет осенью". Франция ждет последствий после провала Макрона
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Both the Russian and US presidents are prepared to hold a summit but it has to be well prepared, according to spokesman Dmitry Peskov
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16:56⇢Summit Imperative
⌨Russian media continues to prioritize reports on the prisoner exchanges with Ukraine (Kommersant, NTV.ru), with returning soldiers expressing gratitude. The ongoing diplomatic emphasis remains on the necessity of a Putin-Trump meeting (RT, Rossiyskaya Gazeta) and broader hopes for US-Russia relations stabilization (Izvestia). Additionally, reports note a claimed suspension of US military aid to Ukraine (Vesti), alongside internal discussions on Russia's economic reserves (The Moscow Times) and support for mobilized citizens (TASS).
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The Moscow Times
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The foreign minister reiterated Moscow’s key demands during a meeting with his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal
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Moscow is “paying very close attention” to any statements coming from the US president, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
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RIA Novosti
В центре Нальчика произошла стрельба, есть пострадавшие
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Сын, которого отец вынес на руках под обстрелами ВСУ, тоже спас жизнь отца
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The Moscow Times
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RIA Novosti
В Нальчике произошло нападение на сотрудника ДПС, преступника ликвидировали
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19:26⇢Nalchik Police Attacked
⌨The most prominent new development in Russian media is the armed attack on police in Nalchik, extensively covered by several outlets (Lenta.ru, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, TASS, Vesti). This domestic incident shares editorial focus with ongoing discussions around the Putin-Trump call aftermath, including Kremlin reactions to Trump's dissatisfaction and the continued emphasis on a necessary meeting (RT, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). International relations also feature, with reports on Europe preparing for potential US troop withdrawals (The Moscow Times).
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RIA Novosti
В Нальчике напали на сотрудника ДПС, преступник ликвидирован
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RIA Novosti
В Нальчике двое мужчин напали на сотрудника ДПС
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Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has urged US to renew military aid to Ukraine after latest Russian airstrikes
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RIA Novosti
ВС России ударили по месту производства топлива для ракет ВСУ в Днепропетровской области
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RIA Novosti
Российские войска ударили по производству топлива для ракет и аэродрому ВСУ
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23:06⇢The Conflict's Diplomatic Dance
⌨Russian media extensively covers the ongoing Ukraine conflict, detailing recent military strikes (RIA Novosti, The Moscow Times English) and concerns over the ZNPP's external power loss (Vesti). Diplomatic efforts remain a key focus, particularly the continued emphasis on a Putin-Trump meeting (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, The Moscow Times English) and hopes for US-Russia relations stabilization (Izvestia). International perspectives on Putin-Trump interactions also gain attention (RT), alongside reports on prisoner exchanges (Kommersant).
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Growing economic ties prompted the move to formalize cooperation, the Russian envoy to Afghanistan told RT
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