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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 04.08.2026.
It displays 112 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
04.08.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Chekhov Drone Strike
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The day was defined by a Ukrainian drone strike on an industrial zone in Chekhov, Moscow region, which killed five people and wounded ten. State-aligned outlets (TASS, RIA Novosti, Interfax) reported the official toll, while independent Meduza and The Moscow Times highlighted civilian impact and the mayor's admission that air raid sirens did not sound. Overnight, drones also hit a Wildberries warehouse in Leningrad Oblast, causing a fire, and a beach in Gelendzhik, where the child death toll rose to four. By morning, the Chekhov attack dominated all sources. In the afternoon, President Putin signed laws on cryptocurrency regulation and restrictions on critics abroad, but these did not displace the drone strike as the lead story. Evening coverage included 18 drones downed near Moscow and Telegram's brief removal from the App Store, but the Chekhov casualties remained the day's editorial priority.
04.08.2026
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A Belgian court had ordered Poland to pay for millions of vaccine shots it refused to accept under the controversial EU procurement deal
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Подоляк заявил о готовности Зеленского к перемирию и переговорам с Путиным
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Коц объяснил, почему Зеленский выпрашивает перемирие после удара по Геленджику
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00:19⇢Black Sea Ship Strike and Beach Toll
⌨Russian media focus on the aftermath of Ukrainian drone attacks on a Turkish ship in the Black Sea and a beach in Gelendzhik, with state-aligned outlets highlighting the civilian toll and framing it as Ukrainian aggression, while independent sources question the official narrative and note the impact on Russian logistics.
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Адвокат Жмурко перечислила услуги ЖКХ, за которые можно не платить в отпуске
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The captain said the Nadezhda, which reportedly carried fruit and vegetables, was struck by Kiev’s drones
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RIA Novosti
В Сумах прогремели две серии взрывов
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RIA Novosti
США до сих пор не восстановили запасы переданных Украине ракет Patriot
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Founder Pavel Durov has faced accusations in several countries of failing to curb criminal activity on the platform
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RIA Novosti
США ввели санкции против структур Минобороны России
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Founder Pavel Durov has faced accusations in several countries of failing to curb criminal activity on the platform
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06:14⇢Drone Strikes and Diplomacy: Moscow's Dual Front
⌨Russian media lead with the aftermath of Ukrainian drone attacks, including a strike on a beach in Gelendzhik and a drone downed over Leningrad Oblast, while the Foreign Ministry sets conditions for Ukraine talks. State-aligned outlets highlight new US sanctions and a new Russian missile, while independent sources focus on Telegram's App Store removal.
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06:14⇢Drone Strikes and Diplomacy: Moscow's Dual Front
⌨Russian media lead with the aftermath of Ukrainian drone attacks, including a strike on a beach in Gelendzhik and a drone downed over Leningrad Oblast, while the Foreign Ministry sets conditions for Ukraine talks. State-aligned outlets highlight new US sanctions and a new Russian missile, while independent sources focus on Telegram's App Store removal.
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The captain said the Nadezhda, which reportedly carried fruit and vegetables, was struck by Kiev’s drones
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RIA Novosti
ВС России разбили контратакующих штурмовиков ВСУ на востоке Сумской области
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RIA Novosti
При атаке БПЛА на Подмосковье погибли пять человек
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09:20⇢Drone Strikes on Moscow Region Kill Five
⌨Russian media lead with the aftermath of Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow region and Wildberries warehouses, with five dead and six wounded in Chekhov. State-aligned outlets (TASS, RIA Novosti, Interfax) report the official toll, while independent sources (Meduza, The Moscow Times) highlight the civilian impact and question the effectiveness of air defenses. NTV reports 320 drones downed overnight.
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09:20⇢Drone Strikes on Moscow Region Kill Five
⌨Russian media lead with the aftermath of Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow region and Wildberries warehouses, with five dead and six wounded in Chekhov. State-aligned outlets (TASS, RIA Novosti, Interfax) report the official toll, while independent sources (Meduza, The Moscow Times) highlight the civilian impact and question the effectiveness of air defenses. NTV reports 320 drones downed overnight.
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RIA Novosti
ВС России поразили семь судов с военными грузами в порту Николаев и в Черном море
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RIA Novosti
"Не наш канцлер". Зеленский загнал Мерца в тупик
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The Moscow Times (English)
Moscow region authorities said another 10 people were injured in an overnight strike on a warehouse in the city of Chekov.
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The bloc is years behind both Moscow and Kiev in terms of military doctrines, Valery Zaluzhny has said
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People are afraid to join a government lurching from one crisis to another, Andrey Telizhenko has told RT
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12:36⇢Drone Strikes on Wildberries and Chekhov
⌨Russian media lead with the aftermath of Ukrainian drone attacks, focusing on a logistics center in Leningrad Oblast and a warehouse in Chekhov, with casualties rising. State-aligned outlets (TASS, RIA Novosti, Interfax) report official tolls and downed drones, while independent sources (Meduza, The Moscow Times) highlight civilian impact and question air defense effectiveness. Also covered: a soldier opening fire in Sevastopol and an SBU agent detained in Crimea.
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12:36⇢Drone Strikes on Wildberries and Chekhov
⌨Russian media lead with the aftermath of Ukrainian drone attacks, focusing on a logistics center in Leningrad Oblast and a warehouse in Chekhov, with casualties rising. State-aligned outlets (TASS, RIA Novosti, Interfax) report official tolls and downed drones, while independent sources (Meduza, The Moscow Times) highlight civilian impact and question air defense effectiveness. Also covered: a soldier opening fire in Sevastopol and an SBU agent detained in Crimea.
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RIA Novosti
Число детей, погибших при ударе ВСУ по Геленджику, выросло до четырех
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Tehran has rejected claims of diplomatic progress and pledged to respond to American pressure
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RIA Novosti
Путин подписал закон о легализации криптовалют в России
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For Western Europe’s uneasy coalition, proxy war, arms buildup and trans-Atlantic dependence have become glue
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16:31⇢The Chekhov Drone Toll
⌨Russian media lead with the aftermath of Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow region, with five killed in Chekhov and questions over air defense. State-aligned outlets (TASS, RIA Novosti, Interfax) report official tolls, while independent sources (Meduza, The Moscow Times) highlight civilian impact and failures. Also covered: Russian forces take control of Baksheevka in Kharkiv, and Putin signs cryptocurrency law.
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16:31⇢The Chekhov Drone Toll
⌨Russian media lead with the aftermath of Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow region, with five killed in Chekhov and questions over air defense. State-aligned outlets (TASS, RIA Novosti, Interfax) report official tolls, while independent sources (Meduza, The Moscow Times) highlight civilian impact and failures. Also covered: Russian forces take control of Baksheevka in Kharkiv, and Putin signs cryptocurrency law.
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RIA Novosti
Путин подписал законы об ограничениях для релокантов, уклоняющихся от наказания
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RIA Novosti
Мигрантам с судимостью запретили получать российское гражданство
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Политолог Цуканов: Вашингтон и Тегеран не готовы идти на взаимные уступки
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Военкор Стешин перечислил преимущества новой российской ракеты «Бандероль»
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20:09⇢Putin's Pen: Laws on Crypto and Critics
⌨Russian media lead with President Putin signing a series of laws, including those on cryptocurrency regulation and monitoring food prices, while also restricting rights of critics abroad. State-aligned outlets (TASS, RIA Novosti) emphasize the legal changes, while independent sources (The Moscow Times) highlight the punitive aspects. Concurrently, reports on Ukrainian President Zelensky's announcement of purges in the SBU and new operations against Russia dominate Lenta.ru, with state Duma comments on changing the nature of the 'special military operation'.
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20:09⇢Putin's Pen: Laws on Crypto and Critics
⌨Russian media lead with President Putin signing a series of laws, including those on cryptocurrency regulation and monitoring food prices, while also restricting rights of critics abroad. State-aligned outlets (TASS, RIA Novosti) emphasize the legal changes, while independent sources (The Moscow Times) highlight the punitive aspects. Concurrently, reports on Ukrainian President Zelensky's announcement of purges in the SBU and new operations against Russia dominate Lenta.ru, with state Duma comments on changing the nature of the 'special military operation'.
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The attack near Gelendzhik killed at least seven people, including four children, as doctors treat dozens injured
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Her attack on multipolarity mistakes a shift in global power for a plot, confusing structural change with hostile intent
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
После атак на склады Wildberries в Самаре и Красном Бору помогут бизнесменам
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Владимир Путин подписал закон о мониторинге цен на продукты по всей цепочке
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RIA Novosti
В Киеве прогремели взрывы
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Ukraine’s long-range drone strikes failed to rattle the economy, resulting only in a rising civilian death count and Moscow’s retaliation
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Ukraine’s long-range drone strikes failed to rattle the economy, resulting only in a rising civilian death count and intensified retaliation from Moscow
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