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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 07.07.2025.
It displays 176 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
07.07.2025 ⇢ The Minister's Final Act
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The editorial focus of the day began with the BRICS summit, highlighting Trump's tariff threats against supporting nations, alongside ongoing reports from the Ukraine conflict. Mid-morning saw a significant shift as President Putin dismissed Transport Minister Roman Starovoyt, with Andrei Nikitin appointed as acting head. However, the day's narrative dramatically pivoted in the early afternoon with widespread reports of Starovoyt's death by suicide, shortly after his dismissal. This tragic event rapidly became the overwhelming primary story across Russian media, eclipsing all other news. Subsequent coverage delved into the circumstances of his death, public reactions, and earlier speculation about potential corruption inquiries. This intensely personal tragedy dominated headlines throughout the afternoon and evening, overshadowing geopolitical developments and Ukraine conflict updates.
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01:07⇢BRICS Bloc Declares New Global Order
⌨The Russian media continues to heavily prioritize the BRICS summit, reporting on the adoption of the final declaration and President Putin's statements asserting BRICS's economic superiority over the G7 (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RT, Kommersant). Foreign Minister Lavrov further underscores a narrative of shifting global power, stating that the Western-dominated globalization model is receding and the US national debt situation is out of control (TASS, Vesti). Concurrently, reports detail the neutralization of Ukrainian drones (Interfax.ru) and significant localized infrastructure disruptions in St. Petersburg (Lenta.ru, NTV.ru).
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RIA Novosti
"Уходит в прошлое": Лавров на саммите БРИКС рассказал, что теперь нужно объединению
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RIA Novosti
"Уходит в прошлое": Лавров на саммите БРИКС рассказал об успехах объединения
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The US president accused the billionaire of sowing “chaos” with his new third-party initiative
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The US president accused the billionaire of sowing “chaos” with his new third-party initiative
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The billionaire says his America Party will focus on Congress ahead of 2026, but may back a presidential candidate
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные уничтожили 78 пунктов управления беспилотниками ВСУ
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Ukraine agreed to direct talks with Russia to safeguard its image, a Foreign Ministry spokesman has said
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RIA Novosti
Трамп пообещал ввести пошлины за поддержку политики БРИКС
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The US president has warned countries against aligning with “anti-American policies”
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06:56⇢Trump's Tariff Threat to BRICS
⌨The BRICS summit remains a central focus, with discussions on its final declaration covering global governance and conflicts (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Lenta.ru, Kommersant). A significant new development is US President Trump's threat of tariffs against countries supporting BRICS policies, signaling an escalating economic and political standoff (RIA Novosti, RT, Vesti). Local reports note Pulkovo airport's resumption (NTV.ru).
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Kommersant
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RIA Novosti
Трамп пообещал ввести пошлины против стран, поддерживающих политику БРИКС
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RIA Novosti
Силы ПВО за ночь уничтожили 91 украинский беспилотник
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Владимир Путин посетил выставку Народного фронта «Все для Победы!»
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RIA Novosti
В Пулково задержали свыше ста рейсов
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RIA Novosti
Путин освободил от должности министра транспорта Старовойта
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09:25⇢Starovoyt's Departure
⌨Russian media highlights ongoing discussions around the BRICS summit, particularly in light of US President Trump's renewed tariff threats against supporting countries (Lenta.ru, The Moscow Times, RT, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Domestically, news outlets widely report President Putin's dismissal of Transport Minister Vitaly Starovoyt (Kommersant, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, TASS). Additionally, air defense forces reportedly destroyed 91 Ukrainian drones overnight (Izvestia).
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The decision comes in response to a corruption scandal involving escorts and multimillion-euro public contracts
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The Moscow Times (English)
Russian drones also hit the capital Kyiv in strikes that damaged buildings but did not result in any fatalities, the city's mayor wrote on Telegram. 1
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Some commanders are exploiting soldiers and forcing them to surrender their additional frontline earnings, Anna Skorokhod has said
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RIA Novosti
Путин назначил Никитина и.о. министра транспорта
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The Moscow Times (English)
His dismissal follows several high-profile arrests over alleged border defense failures in the Kursk region, where he served as governor until 2024. 1
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RIA Novosti
Рублю приготовиться: Минфин перешел к решительным действиям
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11:17⇢Ministerial Leadership Change
⌨Russian media widely reports President Putin's dismissal of Transport Minister Roman Starovoit, with some outlets linking it to alleged airport collapse or past issues in the Kursk region (Interfax.ru, Lenta.ru, The Moscow Times, Vesti). Concurrently, several sources announce the appointment of Andrei Nikitin as the acting head of the Ministry of Transport (Kommersant, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS). Ongoing reports also note air defense forces destroying Ukrainian drones (Izvestia).
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Western nations risk financial unsustainability when implementing their militarization plans, the Danish economy minister says
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RIA Novosti
Принцип территориальной целостности неприменим к Украине, заявил Лавров
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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13:20⇢Transport Minister Shift Explained
⌨Building on previous overviews, Russian media continues to prioritize the dismissal of Transport Minister Roman Starovoyt and the appointment of Andrei Nikitin (Interfax.ru, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, Vesti, Kommersant, The Moscow Times). Kremlin statements explain the change is not due to a loss of confidence. Separately, outlets report Russian forces liberating new areas in Ukraine (Izvestia, TASS) and Lavrov's comments on Ukraine's territorial integrity (RIA Novosti). Poland's "special operation" on the German border also gains attention (Lenta.ru).
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The Moscow Times
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The bloc has committed trillions to defense but still lacks key technologies, raising questions over its autonomy, according to the report
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The men sent to South Sudan are “so heinous” that even their own countries refused to accept them, a Homeland Security official has stated
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Президент Ирана обвинил Израиль в попытке совершить на него покушение
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15:57⇢Transport Minister Faces Corruption Inquiry
⌨Russian media continues to focus on the Ministry of Transport leadership changes, with reports indicating the recently dismissed minister, Roman Starovoit, may face corruption charges (The Moscow Times). Coverage also details Andrei Nikitin's appointment as acting head and Kremlin explanations for the shift (Kommersant, The Moscow Times (English), RBC.ru). Separately, Lavrov reiterated Russia's rejection of Ukraine's territorial integrity (NTV.ru), and a new law grants veteran status to SMO participants (TASS).
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The Moscow Times (English)
Ukraine said its forces “repelled” Russian attacks in the region, including “in the vicinity” of Dachne, which Moscow says it now controls. 1
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RIA Novosti
Экс-замглавы Росгвардии задержали по делу о коррупции
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
«Известия»: Экс-министр транспорта Роман Старовойт найден мертвым
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RIA Novosti
Экс-глава Минтранса Старовойт покончил с собой
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RIA Novosti
Экс-глава Минтранса Старовойт, отправленный в отставку, покончил с собой
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Снятый с должности министр транспорта Старовойт покончил с собой в Одинцово
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Снятый с должности министр транспорта Старовойт покончил с собой в Одинцово
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The Moscow Times (English)
Police investigators said in a statement that preliminary findings point to suicide as the likely cause of the ex-minister’s death. 2
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16:48⇢Former Minister Starovoit Found Dead
⌨Russian media is overwhelmingly reporting the death of former Transport Minister Roman Starovoit, with numerous sources indicating suicide after his recent dismissal by President Putin. This development overshadows previous discussions about his potential corruption inquiry and the appointment of Andrei Nikitin as acting head. Minor coverage also notes Russia's protest to Sweden over a drone attack and Lavrov's participation in BRICS.
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John Brennan allegedly denied under oath his role in including the notorious Steele dossier in the 2016 report on Russian “interference”
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Western leaders are trying to shift attention away from inflation, falling living standards, and migration, according to the foreign minister
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RIA Novosti
"Это поразило всех". Что началось в Днепропетровской области
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Russia is using all legal means to free its citizens in Azerbaijan, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said, noting historically close ties between the two nations
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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19:23⇢The Suicide of Starovoit
⌨Russian media remains heavily focused on the death of former Transport Minister Roman Starovoit, with widespread reporting confirming his suicide following dismissal. Outlets provide details of the incident and public reactions, including discussions among politicians and war correspondents. Other coverage includes Lavrov's statements on BRICS' unified stance regarding Israel-Iran strikes and Moscow's efforts to free journalists detained in Baku.
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The Israeli leader has worked since the 1980s to convince every US president that Tehran wants to create atomic weapons, Masoud Pezeshkian said
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Президент Ирана ответил Такеру Карлсону на вопросы о ядерной программе страны
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The Moscow Times
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Девушка экс-министра Старовойта впервые высказалась после трагедии
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Снятый с должности министр транспорта Старовойт покончил с собой в Одинцово
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RIA Novosti
США отправили уведомления о новых торговых пошлинах еще 12 странам
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The Moscow Times
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The military bloc’s push for higher defense spending encourages more wars, the Brazilian president has said
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22:02⇢The Minister's Final Act
⌨Russian media continues reporting on former Transport Minister Roman Starovoit's alleged suicide, with new details emerging (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Vesti). Ukraine's front situation is also covered, including Zelensky's comments (Lenta.ru) and Ukrainians accusing him of distorting information (TASS). Other international topics feature US military aid suspension (RBC.ru), new trade tariffs (RIA Novosti), and Lula's NATO criticism (RT).
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The Moscow Times
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Kiev has asked Berlin to provide hundreds of air-defense missiles, armored vehicles, and jammers worth billions of euros, Bild has reported
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Sanctions have accelerated the economic bloc’s push for financial independence, Anton Siluanov has told RT
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The Moscow Times
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