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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 08.04.2025.
It displays 151 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
08.04.2025 ⇢ Day 104% Tariffs Declared While Istanbul Talks Advanced
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Morning coverage continued focusing on Trump's tariff policies, with nearly 70 countries seeking negotiations with the US while even Trump-supporting billionaires criticized the measures. Military news highlighted Russian advances in Guevo, Kursk region, which was later declared liberated by afternoon. Reports claimed Ukrainian forces were planning an "echeloned defense" in the remaining occupied areas.
By midday, diplomatic breakthroughs emerged with Russian Foreign Ministry announcing Russia-US talks in Istanbul on April 10, to be headed by Darchiev and Coulter. Continuing the previous day's Russia-US rapprochement theme, NASA-Roscosmos cooperation was highlighted with joint Soyuz MS-27 launch.
Evening headlines were dominated by US escalating the trade war against China with 104% tariffs to begin April 9, prompting Beijing to initiate a WTO dispute. Simultaneously, Brent oil prices fell below $62 per barrel for the first time since April 2021, putting further pressure on the Russian economy.
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Washington’s levies affect around 70% of the bloc’s total exports, according to Commissioner Maros Sefcovic
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RIA Novosti
Глава Минфина США допустил снижение пошлин на импортные товары
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00:44⇢Trump Escalates Trade War With EU
⌨The newspapers extensively cover Trump's trade confrontation with the EU, reporting his criticism that European concessions are insufficient (Izvestia), his claim that the EU was created to harm US trade (RBC), and that tariffs will help repay US debt (NTV). Meanwhile, the EU threatens to use "every tool" against US tariffs affecting 70% of their exports (RT). On Ukraine, Russian media reports discuss potential Kyiv capitulation (Lenta), US Congress suggestions that Ukraine cede territory to Russia and vote against Zelensky (Moscow Times), and civilian casualties from Ukrainian drone strikes (Vesti). Trump also announced direct negotiations with Iran (Kommersant), while the WHO head warned a new pandemic is inevitable (TASS).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Военкор Григорий Кубатьян пообщался с российскими зенитчиками из 30-й бригады
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RIA Novosti
Глава МИД Ирана подтвердил встречу с делегацией США в Омане
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RIA Novosti
Российские бойцы изолировали ВСУ на Запорожском направлении, рассказал офицер
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RIA Novosti
ВС России в Курской области противостоят колумбийские наемники, сообщил источник
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06:51⇢Trump's Tariff Policy Faces Global Pushback
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Trump's tariff policies, with nearly 70 countries seeking negotiations with the US (Izvestia, RBC) and even Trump-supporting billionaires criticizing the measures (RBC). Musk reportedly asked Trump to reconsider the decision (Vesti). International relations coverage includes indirect US-Iran talks in Oman (NTV, Kommersant). Military news features Russian claims of confronting Colombian mercenaries in Kursk (RIA Novosti) and advances in Volchansk (TASS). Domestic economic coverage examines the gap between official poverty statistics and Russians' actual financial struggles (Komsomolskaya Pravda), while explaining pension eligibility requirements (Lenta).
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The US president has threatened further escalation with an extra 50% levy against Beijing
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10:16⇢Ukrainian Forces Operate In Russian Border Regions
⌨The newspapers report extensively on international tensions with indirect US-Iran talks scheduled in Oman (Interfax), while Trump threatens escalating tariffs against China, which vows to "fight till the end" (RT). Military developments feature Ukrainian presence in Kursk and Belgorod regions (Moscow Times), with Russian war correspondents describing "fierce fighting" there (Lenta). Space cooperation continues despite tensions, with a Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft carrying a joint Russian-American crew launching from Baikonur (NTV). On nuclear policy, Medvedev stated nuclear disarmament won't happen in the coming decades (TASS), while Trump announced an upcoming Pentagon budget of approximately $1 trillion (Vesti).
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ нанесли удар по жилым домам в Горловке
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The Moscow Times (English)
“I’m not happy about what’s going on” in Ukraine, Trump told reporters, saying that “they’re bombing like crazy right now.” 1
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The meeting touched upon a new launch complex, the ISS, and the Soyuz-Apollo docking anniversary
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ нанесли удары по Горловке, есть пострадавшие
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Berlin’s new scheme is expensive, empty, and dangerous
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RIA Novosti
ВС России освободили Гуево в Курской области
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12:51⇢Russian Army Deploys Robotic Evacuator Amid Kursk Advances
⌨The newspapers report extensively on the Ukraine conflict with multiple developments: Russian military claims evacuating wounded with robotic technology (Izvestia), liberating Guevo in Kursk region (RIA Novosti, TASS), and claims of Ukrainian operations being planned in US European command headquarters, according to ex-commander Zaluzhny (Lenta). Peace prospects are receiving attention with Trump criticizing ongoing bombing during ceasefire talks (Moscow Times), and Goldman Sachs assessing 70% probability of a Ukraine agreement (RBC). Other news includes WHO director warning about an inevitable new pandemic (NTV) and criticism of Germany's militarism as "empty and dangerous" (RT).
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RIA Novosti
"Это обсуждали еще с Ельциным". Какое соглашение Трамп захотел от России
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Estonian lawmakers are lifting any restrictions amid tension with Russia and cable damage incidents in the Baltic Sea
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The Moscow Times (English)
opinion Jason Corcoran What Putin hoped would be an opportunity for sanctions relief and economic revival is now shaping up to be a deepening crisis. 5
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The tech mogul and government efficiency czar has reportedly appealed directly to the US president urging him to reconsider the levies
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15:26⇢Russia Passes Law To Try Emigrés In Absentia
⌨The newspapers report on a law to allow trying Russians who fled the country in absentia, which has passed its second and third reading (Interfax). Military news includes Defense Ministry footage of fighting for the village of Guevo in Kursk (NTV, TASS), while Ukrainian TV host Skabeeva is accused of glorifying Russian military participants (Vesti). The Kremlin claims hockey player Ovechkin's NHL goal record as a propaganda victory (Moscow Times). Other headlines mention enhanced control over coin and bullion buying/selling in banks (RBC), Trump-era discussions about agreements with Russia (RIA), and Musk urging Trump to cancel tariffs (RT).
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The Moscow Times (English)
One of the treaty’s key provisions commits Russia and Iran to counter security threats, exchange intelligence and refrain from aiding aggressors. 2
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The company moved five planes full of its products from the South Asian country over a three day-span before Trump’s tariffs took effect
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RIA Novosti
Китай инициирует спор в ВТО из-за американских пошлин
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The downsizing could reportedly affect half of the forces deployed by ex-President Joe Biden after the escalation of the Ukraine conflict
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17:11⇢Russia-US Diplomatic Talks Resume In Istanbul
⌨The newspapers report extensively on diplomatic talks between Russia and the US. Russian Foreign Ministry announced a second round of consultations on diplomatic missions in Istanbul, with delegations to be headed by Darchiev and Coulter (Interfax, RBC, TASS, Vesti). Military news includes Russian forces clearing Ukrainian military from Guevo in Kursk region (Izvestia, NTV). International relations coverage features Russia's ratification of a strategic partnership treaty with Iran (Moscow Times) and the US explaining troop withdrawal from a Ukraine-supporting hub in Poland (Lenta, RT). China has initiated a WTO dispute over American tariffs (RIA Novosti), while Turkey reversed its decision to ban lemon exports (Kommersant).
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The Moscow Times (English)
Zelensky said Ukraine had evidence that “many more Chinese citizens” were fighting for Russia and would seek an explanation from Beijing. 2
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The Moscow Times (English)
Feature For many Russians, Alexander Ovechkin’s sporting feat over the weekend provided a rare source of pride recognized outside Russia’s borders. 4
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Financiers have warned of imminent recession and other problems for the US economy
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Negotiations between the Iranian foreign minister and US president’s special envoy will take place in Oman this week
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The South American nation’s leader has accepted Vladimir Putin’s invitation for the May 9 event, the Russian ambassador has said
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Valery Zaluzhny has described the role of a NATO command center in Germany in shaping Kiev’s military strategy
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RIA Novosti
США выдвинули Ирану ультиматум по ядерной сделке
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Доктор наук Копылов перечислил секреты спортивного долголетия хоккеиста Овечкина
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19:35⇢Kremlin Claims Ovechkin's Hockey Record As Propaganda Victory
⌨The newspapers report on hockey star Alexander Ovechkin, with coverage of his NHL goal record being claimed as a propaganda victory by the Kremlin (Moscow Times) and analysis of his sporting longevity secrets (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Military tensions continue with Russia declaring Ukrainian forces and Western instructors legitimate targets (TASS) and former Ukrainian general Zaluzhny commenting on a NATO command center's role in shaping Kyiv's strategy (RT). Economic news includes the Moscow Exchange Index ending its record-long decline (RBC) and Lithuania's prime minister opposing tightening sanctions against Russians (Izvestia). In international relations, the US issued an ultimatum to Iran regarding a nuclear deal (RIA Novosti).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Но сейчас такой уровень нужен, чтобы сбить инфляцию, съедающую пенсии и зарплаты
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RIA Novosti
США повысили импортную пошлину на китайские товары до 104 процентов
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Профессор Сафонов: между официальным уровнем бедности и ощущениями граждан огромный разрыв
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Минобороны сообщило об освобождении села Гуево в Курской области
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The next round will take place in Istanbul in the coming days, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry
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21:09⇢US Slaps 104% Tariffs On Chinese Goods
⌨The newspapers report extensively on US-China economic tensions, with the US imposing 104% tariffs on Chinese goods (Kommersant, RBC, RIA Novosti). Diplomatic relations between Russia and the US are developing with talks scheduled for April 10 in Istanbul (TASS, RT, Interfax). Military news includes Ukraine allegedly capturing two Chinese citizens (Lenta, Moscow Times, Zelensky claiming this could change the conflict dynamics) and Russian special forces preventing a Ukrainian incursion into Belgorod region (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Domestic news mentions Moscow potentially experiencing snowfall in May and June (Vesti) and Governor Vorobyov promising Putin to address all needs of Moscow region residents (NTV).
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RIA Novosti
Цена нефти Brent опустилась ниже 62 долларов за баррель впервые с апреля 2021 года
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The US president’s son has questioned why Kiev did not tell Washington about Ryan Routh’s weapons request
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Покушавшийся на Трампа Раут пытался купить на Украине «Стингер» для его убийства
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Военкор Александр Коц побывал в полевой лаборатории отряда спецназа «Анвар»
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