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12.05.2026

The Day of the Sarmat Test and Ceasefire End

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 12.05.2026.

It displays 103 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

12.05.2026The Day of the Sarmat Test and Ceasefire End

The day began with the end of the Victory Day ceasefire, with state-aligned outlets accusing Ukraine of over 30,000 violations. By early afternoon, Putin was briefed on the successful test of the Sarmat ICBM, which dominated coverage across all outlets, with plans for deployment by year-end. Independent Meduza reported a Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih killing two. In the evening, Trump said he might visit Russia in 2026 and denied any understanding that Russia should get all of Donbas. The Sarmat test and ceasefire aftermath were the top editorial priorities, with Trump's comments as a secondary theme.

00:19
RIA Novosti

Объявленное в честь Дня Победы перемирие завершилось

00:19
00:38
00:44

00:44Sanctions and Deep Strikes

Russian media highlight new sanctions from the UK and Germany's joint development of deep strike capabilities with Ukraine, while EU mediator roles are dismissed. Independent outlets report Ukraine regaining initiative and corruption allegations against Zelensky's ex-chief of staff.
03:25
RIA Novosti

В Кремле допустили назначение посредником в переговорах с ЕС любой фигуры, включая Штайнмайера

03:25
04:03
06:05
06:42
RIA Novosti

Дроны ВСУ уничтожили украинских штурмовиков после форсирования реки Псел

06:42
06:48
RIA Novosti

В Кремле допустили назначение посредником в переговорах с ЕС любой фигуры, включая Штайнмайера

06:48
06:54
RIA Novosti

Дроны ВСУ уничтожили украинских штурмовиков после форсирования реки Псел

06:54
07:20
07:22

07:22Ceasefire's End and Iran's Shadow

Russian media focus on the end of the Victory Day ceasefire, with state-aligned outlets accusing Ukraine of tens of thousands of violations (Lenta.ru, RIA Novosti). Meanwhile, Trump's consideration of resuming airstrikes on Iran is covered by Interfax and RT, with RT noting the ceasefire is 'on life support'. EU talks with Russia remain a secondary theme (NTV).
10:38

10:38Ceasefire's End and Central Asia's Shadow

State-aligned TASS warns the West aims to turn Central Asia into a staging ground against Russia, while independent Meduza reports the ceasefire has ended with Russian drone attacks on Kyiv and Dnipro. Lenta.ru claims Russia has assessed the truce's results. The Moscow Times covers US sanctions on Iranian oil to China ahead of Trump-Xi meeting.
11:59
RIA Novosti

Зеленский может стать фигурантом уголовного дела на Украине, пишут СМИ

11:59
14:05
RIA Novosti

Путин и Москалькова обсудили работу по воссоединению семей между Россией и Украиной

14:05
14:07

14:07Ceasefire's End and the Orenburg Drone

State-aligned outlets (RIA Novosti, TASS, NTV) focus on ceasefire violations by Ukraine and Putin's discussion of family reunification, while independent Meduza and The Moscow Times report on a drone attack in Orenburg and fuel shortages due to refinery strikes. The dominant theme is the end of the ceasefire and its consequences.
14:18
RIA Novosti

В аппарат Москальковой за десять лет поступило почти 700 тысяч обращений

14:18
14:24
RIA Novosti

Москалькова доложила Путину о 700 тысячах обращений россиян в ее аппарат

14:24
16:22
16:41
RIA Novosti

Россия провела успешный пуск ракеты "Сармат"

16:41
16:43
RIA Novosti

"Это уничтожит Вселенную". Что устроили китайские ученые

16:43
16:49
17:05

17:05Sarmat's Successful Flight

State-aligned and commercial outlets (TASS, RIA Novosti, Kommersant, NTV, Lenta.ru, Komsomolskaya Pravda) lead with Putin being briefed on the successful test of the Sarmat missile system, with plans to put it on combat duty by year-end. Independent Meduza also covers the test. Meanwhile, RT reports on US-Iran tensions, with Trump rejecting Iran's peace proposal and considering new strikes.
17:36
RIA Novosti

"Помогли миллионам". О чем Москалькова доложила Путину

17:36
18:21
20:54
20:55

20:55Sarmat's Test and Kryvyi Rih Strike

State-aligned and commercial outlets (TASS, RIA Novosti, NTV, Komsomolskaya Pravda) lead with Putin being briefed on the successful Sarmat ICBM test, with plans for deployment by late 2026. Independent Meduza reports a Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih killing two and injuring a baby. The Moscow Times English confirms the Sarmat deployment timeline. Economic news is mixed: TASS reports March GDP growth, while Kommersant notes a lowered three-year forecast.
21:13
21:33
21:40
RIA Novosti

Трамп допустил, что приедет в Россию в этом году

21:40
22:19