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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 07.04.2025.
It displays 163 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
07.04.2025 ⇢ Day Ovechkin's Hockey Glory Masked Economic Storm
⌨Alexander Ovechkin's record-breaking 895th NHL goal dominated Russian media throughout the day, with Putin personally congratulating him. This sports triumph overshadowed escalating economic turmoil as Russian oil prices plummeted 25% below budget projections. Markets crashed globally following Trump's tariff announcements, with American indices falling 2-3%.
Military claims continued with reports of Ukrainian forces losing $2.7 billion worth of NATO equipment in Kursk region. Peace negotiations gained visibility as Peskov stated Putin supports a ceasefire in Ukraine while demanding guarantees from Kyiv. Russian sovereign fund chief Kirill Dmitriev emerged as a key diplomatic backchannel following his recent US visit.
Trump further escalated trade tensions by threatening China with 50% tariffs if Beijing enacted countermeasures, while the European Commission proposed retaliatory 25% tariffs on US goods. By evening, Trump announced direct negotiations with Iran on a nuclear deal.
Military claims continued with reports of Ukrainian forces losing $2.7 billion worth of NATO equipment in Kursk region. Peace negotiations gained visibility as Peskov stated Putin supports a ceasefire in Ukraine while demanding guarantees from Kyiv. Russian sovereign fund chief Kirill Dmitriev emerged as a key diplomatic backchannel following his recent US visit.
Trump further escalated trade tensions by threatening China with 50% tariffs if Beijing enacted countermeasures, while the European Commission proposed retaliatory 25% tariffs on US goods. By evening, Trump announced direct negotiations with Iran on a nuclear deal.
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The former leader of the right-wing National Rally party has told the crowd she “will continue to fight” following her conviction
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The UK reportedly suspects that the leisure vessels may used for spying on nuclear submarines
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RIA Novosti
Водитель задержанного в Белоруссии авто со взрывчаткой заявил, что его попросили перегнать машину
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The former leader of the right-wing National Rally party has told the crowd she “will continue to fight” following her conviction
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ потеряли в Курской области технику НАТО на 2,7 миллиарда долларов
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03:16 (00:16)⇢Ovechkin Shatters NHL Goal Record
⌨The newspapers are dominated by Russian hockey star Alexander Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal record with his 895th goal (Interfax, Kommersant, Lenta, Moscow Times English, Izvestia, NTV). Several sources mention Russians abroad returning home in large numbers, with 180,000 people reportedly contacting the "Way Home" organization for repatriation assistance (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Military news includes claims that Ukrainian forces lost $2.7 billion worth of NATO equipment in Kursk region (RIA Novosti). International coverage reports on American views on Ukraine and NATO becoming sharply divided (RBC) and thousands joining a Paris rally supporting Marine Le Pen (RT).
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The filmmaker argued that hatred towards Moscow was a product of propaganda
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Tehran has reportedly told its neighbors in the Middle East not to support a potential US attack
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RIA Novosti
Над территорией России за ночь сбили 19 беспилотников
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RIA Novosti
Силы ПВО сбили за ночь 19 беспилотников
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The suspects were prosecuted under laws criminalizing “offensive” speech online
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08:34 (05:34)⇢Russian Air Defense Intercepts 19 Ukrainian Drones Overnight
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia overnight. Multiple sources (Lenta, NTV, RIA Novosti, TASS) state that Russian air defense systems intercepted 19 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory and the Azov Sea. Military news continues to dominate with details of these interceptions provided by the Ministry of Defense (Minobороны). In non-military news, Moscow Times reports a Telegram channel run by security forces called "VChK-OGPU" has disappeared after being labeled a "foreign agent." The tax service (FNS) reports a reduction in the number of foreign companies owned by Russians (RBC). Sports coverage continues celebrating Ovechkin's NHL record-breaking achievement (Vesti, Interfax, Izvestia, Kommersant).
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The suspects were prosecuted under laws criminalizing “offensive” speech online
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные продвинулись в окрестностях Дзержинска в ДНР
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The Moscow Times (English)
The 39-year-old Russian icon smashed in a long-range shot with 12:34 remaining in the second period to spark wild celebrations at the UBS Arena. 3
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The US president has too much power and must be taken down, Rep. Al Green has said
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10:56 (07:56)⇢Ovechkin Smashes NHL Scoring Record
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Alexander Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record with his 895th goal, a milestone widely celebrated across Russian media (Interfax, Kommersant, Izvestia, NTV, Moscow Times English, Lenta). Military updates continue with reported Russian advancements near Dzerzhinsk in the DPR and Chasov Yar despite Ukrainian counterattacks (RIA Novosti, Vesti, Pushilin). International news includes Trump condemning Ukraine "bombings" (Lenta) and a US Democrat calling for Trump's impeachment (RT). Domestic security news mentions 15 people detained in Russia for operating communication nodes used for number spoofing (TASS).
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Markets across Asia-Pacific opened sharply lower, extending last week’s global sell-off
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The Moscow Times (English)
The Prosecutor General’s Office claimed Japan’s Northern Territories Issue Association advocates for Tokyo’s claim over the Kuril Islands. 1
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Crude prices have dropped below $64 per barrel as US-China trade tensions fuel fears of a recession
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В Кремле связали скачки цен на нефть с американскими пошлинами
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13:04 (10:04)⇢Putin Congratulates Ovechkin On Record NHL Achievement
⌨The newspapers are dominated by Alexander Ovechkin breaking the "eternal" NHL goal-scoring record, with President Putin personally congratulating him (Interfax, Izvestia, NTV, Vesti). International tensions continue with reports of Trump condemning Ukraine bombings and calling for Russia to stop them (Lenta), while the EU plans to create a fund for weapons procurement in preparation for possible Russian aggression (Moscow Times). Other significant news includes the Kremlin linking oil price fluctuations to American tariffs (RIA Novosti), oil prices hitting a four-year low (RT), and Peskov stating Putin supports a ceasefire in Ukraine (TASS).
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The pan-European Stoxx 600 index, which tracks the leading companies in the region, has plunged to its lowest level in 16 months
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The Moscow Times (English)
The Kremlin leader said Alex Ovechkin’s record was not only a personal success but “a true celebration for fans in Russia and abroad.” 2
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The Moscow Times (English)
The head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund has emerged as a key figure in talks with the U.S. So who is he — and why is he suddenly everywhere? 5
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Brussels has pledged to fund Kiev’s war effort against Russia despite US attempts to mediate a truce
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Brussels has pledged to pay for Kiev’s war effort against Russia, despite US attempts to mediate a truce
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However, there must be guarantees that Kiev will honor its side of the deal, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
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15:39 (12:39)⇢Russia's Sovereign Fund Chief Emerges As Ukraine Peace Broker
⌨The newspapers report extensively on peace talks with Ukraine, where Putin supports a ceasefire but demands guarantees from Kyiv (RT, Svoboda). A key figure in these talks is Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund, who recently visited the US as an investment envoy and diplomatic backchannel (Moscow Times English, Svoboda). In domestic policy, Putin signed a law banning advertising on "undesirable organizations" resources (Interfax, TASS). Military operations continue with Russia striking a Ukrainian hotel housing mercenaries with an Iskander missile (Lenta). Global markets crashed following Donald Trump's tariff announcements (RBC).
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RIA Novosti
Путин подписал закон о запрете рекламы на нежелательных ресурсах
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General Kirill Budanov has said people should remain unaware of the “harsh reality” of the conflict with Russia
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China has accused the US of undermining global stability
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Апрельская аномальная погода в регионах России продержится неделю
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Живущие за рубежом соотечественники массово засобирались на Родину. Только в организацию «Путь домой», которая помогает с репатриацией, обратились 180 000 человек
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RIA Novosti
Американские фондовые индексы начали неделю падением на 2-3 процента на фоне новых пошлин
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17:21 (14:21)⇢Russian Oil Price Plummets Below Budget Projections
⌨The newspapers report extensively on economic turbulence with Russian oil prices falling 25% below budgeted levels (Moscow Times) while American and global markets crash 2-3% following Trump's new tariffs (RBC, RIA Novosti), which China calls "economic bullying" (RT). Military coverage continues with reports of Ukrainian forces allegedly shelling a hospital in Zaporizhzhia region (Izvestia). Media censorship tightens as Putin banned advertising on "extremist" and "undesirable" organization websites (Kommersant, Interfax). The publisher of independent outlet Mediazona was arrested in absentia for treason (TASS). Meanwhile, many Russians abroad are reportedly returning home en masse, with 180,000 contacting a repatriation organization (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
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Американские фондовые индексы открыли неделю падением после введения новых пошлин
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The Israeli leader’s impunity is explained by realpolitik, according to Bart De Wever
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RIA Novosti
ЕС в два этапа введет контрмеры против американских пошлин
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ЕС введет контрмеры против американских пошлин в два этапа
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Moscow only hits military-related facilities in Ukraine, Dmitry Peskov has said
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Трамп потребовал, чтобы Китай отказался от ответных мер под угрозой новых пошлин
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Группировка "Север" блокировала пути движения ВСУ на участках у Горналя в Курской области
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19:39 (16:39)⇢Trump Threatens China With 50% Tariffs
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Trump threatening China with 50% tariffs if Beijing doesn't abandon countermeasures (Kommersant, RBC). Ukraine's economic situation is described as concerning, with media discussing the risk of stagflation (Lenta, Vesti). Hockey player Alexander Ovechkin's NHL scoring record continues to generate coverage, with Russian sources highlighting how Western media allegedly politicized his achievement due to "Kremlin connections" (NTV, Svoboda). In the ongoing conflict, Russia claims its "North" group blocked Ukrainian troop movements near Gornalya in Kursk region (RIA Novosti), while the Kremlin responded to accusations about civilian casualties in Krivoy Rog by stating it only strikes military targets (RT).
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The son of the US vice president at the time reportedly sought State Department support for Burisma’s dealings in Italy
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Путин по телефону поблагодарил Лукашенко за задержание в Белоруссии взрывчатки, которую везли в Россию
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ВСУ направили наемников из Колумбии на границу Курской и Сумской областей
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How Ovechkin’s 895th goal may influence international politics
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22:03 (19:03)⇢European Commission Proposes 25% Tariffs On US Goods
⌨The newspapers report on Putin and Lukashenko discussing security service cooperation (NTV), while Foreign Minister Lavrov claims the Euro-Atlantic security concept is in crisis (Vesti). Military news includes allegations that Ukrainian forces deployed Colombian mercenaries near the Kursk-Sumy border (RIA Novosti). Economic tensions continue with the European Commission proposing 25% tariffs on US goods (RBC). Russian media celebrates hockey player Ovechkin's scoring record as having "important political message" (RT), while the Russian embassy refuted British media claims about threats to underwater communications (TASS). A severe storm hit Siberia with reports of inadequate emergency response (Svoboda).
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Ukraine is in no position to make demands, Congresswoman Victoria Spartz believes
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Трамп заявил о прямых переговорах с Ираном и анонсировал встречу "почти на высшем уровне"
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The Moscow Times
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The US president has demanded that Beijing rescind its retaliatory 34% levies on American imports
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