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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 11.04.2025.
It displays 178 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
11.04.2025 ⇢ Day Four-Hour St. Petersburg Talks While Putin Threatens New Offensives
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Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in St. Petersburg for his third meeting with Putin in two months, continuing the diplomatic trajectory that began with the prisoner exchange yesterday. Morning headlines reported increased Ukrainian drone activity with Russian air defense claiming to have destroyed 30 drones overnight. By early afternoon, Witkoff met with RDIF head Kirill Dmitriev before his talks with Putin.
Putin and Witkoff's meeting lasted over four hours, with Peskov suggesting a possible Putin-Trump call might follow. Reuters reported Witkoff allegedly advised Trump to recognize Russia's newly annexed regions, while RBC claimed he proposed dividing Ukraine "almost like Berlin." This diplomatic push occurs as Trump reportedly threatens new sanctions if Putin doesn't agree to a ceasefire by month's end.
Meanwhile, military reports indicated Russian forces began storming the last Ukrainian stronghold in Kursk region, while Ukrainian forces were reportedly reinforcing positions near Sumy in anticipation of a new Russian offensive.
11.04.2025
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Kiev’s backers remain split on a proposed “reassurance force” that could potentially be deployed to Ukraine
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The Moscow Times
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01:13⇢Russian Prisoner Returns From US Custody
⌨The newspapers report on a prisoner exchange as Russian Arthur Petrov returns from US custody (NTV). Trump has acknowledged challenges in implementing new US trade policies (Izvestia). Russia continues to prioritize action over words in relations with the US (TASS). The Hague has refused to prosecute Putin while he remains president (Moscow Times). Domestically, Russia is discussing banning AI with "threatening risk levels" (RBC). International coverage notes only six Western states are willing to deploy troops to Ukraine (RT), while former Ukrainian Prime Minister Kinakh states Ukrainians don't believe in the protection of a just state (Vesti).
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RIA Novosti
В Харьковской области сообщили о стягивании боевиков ВСУ в регион
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RIA Novosti
ВС России нанесли удар по украинскому пункту управления дронами в Курской области
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RIA Novosti
Иностранная интервенция на Украине недопустима, заявили в МИД
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RIA Novosti
В МИД заявили о недопустимости иностранной интервенции на Украине
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07:23⇢Russian Air Defense Destroys Ukrainian Drones
⌨The newspapers report on ongoing Ukraine conflict with Russian air defense destroying 30 Ukrainian drones overnight (Izvestia) and a Su-34 destroying a Ukrainian drone control point (TASS). Foreign affairs coverage includes Iran proposing a temporary nuclear deal to the US (Interfax) and Russia's Foreign Ministry declaring foreign intervention in Ukraine unacceptable (RIA Novosti). US-Russia tensions continue with America calling for the release of an American mercenary convicted of fighting for Ukraine (Lenta). Other news includes a helicopter crash in the Hudson River (NTV) and reports of Russians' assets being unfrozen in Clearstream (RBC).
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RIA Novosti
Силы ПВО за ночь уничтожили 30 беспилотников
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07:33
RIA Novosti
В Алма-Ате началось заседание Совета министров иностранных дел СНГ с участием Лаврова
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RIA Novosti
В Алма-Ате проходит заседание Совета министров иностранных дел СНГ с участием Лаврова
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Kiev’s backers remain split on a proposed “reassurance force” that could potentially be deployed to Ukraine
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RIA Novosti
Уиткофф вылетел в Москву, где может встретиться с Путиным, пишет Axios
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09:35⇢US Envoy Witcoff Flies to Moscow
⌨The newspapers report extensively on US special envoy Witcoff traveling to Russia for possible talks with Putin (Kommersant, RBC, RIA Novosti). Russian-Ukrainian conflict continues with reports of Russian Foreign Ministry setting conditions for direct negotiations with Kyiv (Izvestia), UK preparing to station troops in Ukraine for five years (Moscow Times), and Russian artillery striking Ukrainian positions (NTV, TASS). Other coverage includes a Russian soldier's account of torture in Ukrainian captivity (Lenta), a US colonel suspecting Zelensky of attempting to assassinate Trump (Vesti), and discussion of whether Western brands will return to Russia (Svoboda).
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RIA Novosti
Самолет из США сел в Санкт-Петербурге на фоне сообщений о визите Уиткоффа
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Steve Witkoff is expected to meet with President Vladimir Putin on Friday
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10:33
The Moscow Times (English)
Laurent Vinatier’s relatives said a lawyer informed them that he had been moved from Moscow to a transit colony in Tula. 1
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RIA Novosti
Москва предложила Вашингтону вывести "Аэрофлот" из-под санкций
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11:10⇢Trump Envoy Witkoff Arrives in Russia for Putin Talks
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff flying to Russia for his third meeting with Putin in two months (RT, Moscow Times, RBC, Vesti, NTV). Multiple sources confirm his plane has landed in St. Petersburg (Interfax, NTV, Vesti). In diplomatic negotiations, Russia has proposed that the US lift sanctions against Aeroflot (Kommersant, RIA Novosti). Other news includes French researcher Laurent Vinatier being transferred from Moscow to a penal colony in Tula (Moscow Times), Defense Minister Belousov inspecting the "West" group in the special military operation zone (TASS), and a helicopter crash in the US killing a Siemens branch head (Lenta).
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The Moscow Times (English)
Steve Witkoff’s latest trip to Russia comes amid Trump’s growing frustration over his stalled efforts to quickly end the war in Ukraine. 1
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RIA Novosti
Китай увеличит дополнительные пошлины на товары из США до 125%
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ нанесли пять ударов по российским энергообъектам за сутки
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13:25⇢Trump Threatens New Sanctions If Putin Rejects Ceasefire
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Trump envoy Steve Witkoff's visit to Russia for talks with Putin (Moscow Times, Kommersant, Peskov confirmation). Several sources highlight Trump's threat of new sanctions if Putin doesn't agree to a ceasefire by month's end (Moscow Times). Military updates dominate with Russian forces striking Ukrainian military infrastructure (Izvestia), Ukrainian forces hitting Russian energy facilities five times in 24 hours (RIA Novosti, TASS), and ongoing battles in Kursk and Belgorod regions (Lenta, Defense Ministry). International tensions escalate as China raises tariffs on US goods to 125% (RBC).
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RIA Novosti
Глава РФПИ провел встречу со спецпосланником Трампа Уиткоффом
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The US-mediated moratorium was intended to safeguard crucial infrastructure on both sides of the Ukraine conflict
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The Moscow Times (English)
Steve Witkoff’s latest trip to Russia comes amid Trump’s growing frustration over his stalled efforts to quickly end the war in Ukraine. 2
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14:07
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Журналист Кубатьян нашел забитую деньгами советскую ракетную шахту
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Сергей Марков: Уиткофф прилетел в Россию, чтобы обсудить две важные темы
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15:09⇢Trump Envoy Meets RDIF Head in St. Petersburg
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Trump envoy Steve Witkoff's meeting with RDIF head Kirill Dmitriev in St. Petersburg (Interfax, Kommersant, RBC, RIA Novosti, NTV, Moscow Times). The English-language Moscow Times notes this visit comes amid "Trump's growing frustration over stalled efforts to quickly end the war in Ukraine." Military updates continue with reports of Ukrainian forces losing over 235 soldiers in the Kursk direction (Izvestia, TASS), and Estonian military detaining a tanker headed to Russia (Lenta). Domestically, Moscow has intensified recruitment of contract soldiers (Moscow Times).
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RIA Novosti
Путин рассказал о будущем российского флота
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RIA Novosti
"Удар в спину". В Евросоюзе указали на дверь украинским беженцам
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There are no winners in a tariff war, the Chinese president has said
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16:34⇢Putin To Meet Trump Envoy Witkoff
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Putin's upcoming meeting with Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg (Interfax, Izvestia, Kommersant, Lenta, RBC, TASS). Lenta adds context that "no breakthroughs should be expected" and notes Witkoff visited a synagogue before negotiations. In international news, RIA Novosti reports on the EU "showing Ukrainian refugees the door" calling it a "stab in the back," while RT covers Chinese President Xi warning the US will "isolate itself" in a tariff war. Domestically, Putin announced nearly 50 ships have been built for the Russian Navy over the past five years (Vesti).
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The Moscow Times (English)
Steve Witkoff’s latest trip to Russia comes amid Trump’s growing frustration over stalled efforts to quickly end the war in Ukraine. 2
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Kommersant
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18:34⇢Putin Meets Trump Envoy Witkoff in St. Petersburg
⌨The newspapers extensively report on President Putin's meeting with Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg (Interfax, Kommersant, NTV, TASS, Vesti, Izvestia, Moscow Times). The English-language Moscow Times provides additional context that Witkoff's trip "comes amid Trump's growing frustration over stalled efforts to quickly end the war in Ukraine." Meanwhile, NATO military forces are reportedly preparing maps for a potential conflict with Russia (Moscow Times), and the Ministry of Justice has designated the first head of Russia's Foreign Ministry as a "foreign agent" (RBC).
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Washington’s policy will go down “as a joke in the history of world economics,” according to Beijing
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The Moscow Times
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RIA Novosti
Переговоры Путина и спецпосланника Трампа продолжаются более двух часов
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RIA Novosti
"Удар в спину". В Евросоюзе указали на дверь украинским беженцам
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Hope Harbor Society has been accused of collecting funds for Ukraine’s military and backing Russian opposition
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20:50⇢Putin-Trump Call Possible After Witkoff Meeting
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Putin's meeting with Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg (Interfax, Kommersant, NTV, Moscow Times). New developments suggest this meeting could lead to a phone conversation between Putin and Trump (Peskov via Izvestia, TASS, Vesti). The White House characterized Witkoff's visit as a "step toward peace" (RBC, Lenta). Domestically, Russia faces a demographic crisis with birth rates falling to their lowest level in over 200 years (Moscow Times). In international relations, Moscow banned an American NGO accused of supporting Ukraine's military (RT), while the EU reportedly tightened policies toward Ukrainian refugees (RIA Novosti).
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RIA Novosti
Переговоры Путина и Уиткоффа продолжаются более четырех часов
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RIA Novosti
"Удар в спину". В Евросоюзе указали на дверь украинским беженцам
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The Moscow Times (English)
Steve Witkoff’s latest trip to Russia comes amid Trump’s growing frustration over stalled efforts to quickly end the war in Ukraine. 2
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Russian President Vladimir Putin’s meeting with Steve Witkoff lasted four hours
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22:42⇢Putin-Witkoff Talks Conclude After Four Hours
⌨The newspapers extensively report on a completed meeting between Putin and Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg that lasted over four hours (Interfax, Izvestia, NTV, TASS, Vesti). According to Kommersant citing Reuters, Witkoff allegedly advised Trump to recognize Russia's newly annexed regions. The Moscow Times provides context that this visit comes amid "Trump's growing frustration over stalled efforts to quickly end the war in Ukraine." The Kremlin specified topics discussed during the lengthy negotiations (RBC). International tensions continue with the EU reportedly tightening policies toward Ukrainian refugees (RIA Novosti) and an ongoing US-China trade war escalation (Svoboda).
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Did the President of the United States get what he wanted?
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Кремль: Путин и Уиткофф говорили о завершении конфликта на Украине
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