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12.08.2025

Anchorage Confirmed, Sabotage Allegations Surfaced

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 12.08.2025.

It displays 195 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

12.08.2025Anchorage Confirmed, Sabotage Allegations Surfaced
The day's editorial focus in Russian media remained primarily on the impending Putin-Trump summit. Early reports highlighted Kyiv's alleged readiness for territorial concessions and hopes for normalized US relations, setting expectations for a "historic" meeting. By mid-day, the confirmed location of the summit in Anchorage, Alaska, became a central point of coverage across multiple outlets. A significant shift in the late afternoon saw the Russian Ministry of Defense widely claim that Kyiv was preparing provocations to disrupt the crucial Russian-American negotiations. Concurrently, President Zelensky was reported to have threatened a "third war" and rejected troop withdrawal from Donbas. Separately, widespread Ukrainian drone attacks continued, shifting focus from Rostov and Stavropol to Tatarstan. President Putin's positive economic pronouncements regarding inflation and unemployment also received significant state media attention.
12.08.2025
00:39

00:49 (21:49)Trump Unveils Alaska Summit Aims

Russian media predominantly focuses on the upcoming Putin-Trump meeting in Alaska, with discussions revolving around Trump's expressed hopes for a constructive summit and his stated goal to "sound out" Putin regarding Ukraine's territorial issues and a potential peace deal (Izvestia, Lenta.ru, The Moscow Times, NTV.ru, RT). Russian media also highlights Trump's ultimate aim for a Putin-Zelensky meeting and pre-summit talks between Zelensky, European leaders, and Trump (Interfax.ru, Kommersant).
01:04
RIA Novosti

В МИД выразили надежду на нормализацию отношений с США после встречи Путина и Трампа

01:04 (22:04 in your timezone)
02:23
03:46
04:20
RIA Novosti

В МИД выразили надежду на нормализацию отношений с США после саммита на Аляске

04:20 (01:20 in your timezone)

05:29 (02:29)Kyiv's Concession Readiness

Russian media maintains its strong editorial focus on the upcoming Putin-Trump summit in Alaska. New headlines express Russian Foreign Ministry hopes for normalized US relations post-summit (RIA Novosti) and characterize the meeting as potentially "historic" (Lenta.ru). A notable development includes reports that Kyiv is prepared to make territorial concessions ahead of the talks (Vesti), while the Pentagon chief's potential presence is also discussed (NTV.ru). Separately, the extension of US-China trade tariffs receives attention (RBC.ru, RT).
06:10
RIA Novosti

В Ростовской области отразили атаку БПЛА

06:10 (03:10 in your timezone)
06:27
07:26
RIA Novosti

ПВО за ночь сбила 25 украинских беспилотников

07:26 (04:26 in your timezone)
07:35
RIA Novosti

ПВО сбила за ночь 25 украинских беспилотников

07:35 (04:35 in your timezone)
08:01
RIA Novosti

ПВО сбила за ночь 25 беспилотников

08:01 (05:01 in your timezone)

08:21 (05:21)Kyiv's Softened Summit Outlook

Russian media continues to prioritize the impending Putin-Trump summit in Alaska. New reports suggest a softening of Kyiv's stance, with Zelensky's position potentially shifting before the talks (RBC.ru). Concurrently, extensive Ukrainian drone attacks over Rostov and Stavropol regions have been widely reported, with Russian air defenses downing numerous UAVs overnight (Izvestia, Lenta.ru, RIA Novosti, Vesti). Military advances in Donbass also receive attention (RT, TASS).
08:44

10:03 (07:03)European Capitals Under Threat

Russian media features diplomatic shifts, notably Hungary's refusal to endorse an EU statement on Ukraine (Izvestia, Vesti), set against the backdrop of the Putin-Trump summit. Coverage details ongoing military operations in Ukraine, reporting Russian combat successes and alleged Ukrainian setbacks (NTV.ru, RT). Escalating rhetoric warns of Russian retaliation against European capitals if Kaliningrad is attacked (Lenta.ru). Domestic security efforts against alleged Ukrainian agents are also prominently featured (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS).
11:02
11:19
RIA Novosti

Пентагон направил около 800 военнослужащих нацгвардии в Вашингтон

11:19 (08:19 in your timezone)
11:45
RIA Novosti

ВС России перерезали трассу между Добропольем и Красноармейском

11:45 (08:45 in your timezone)

11:56 (08:56)European Maneuvers in Ukraine

Russian media broadly covers the Ukraine conflict, highlighting renewed EU support for Kyiv (Interfax.ru, Izvestia) while asserting Europe's efforts to disrupt Russia-US peace talks (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Outlets feature Zelensky's reported softened stance on land concessions (RT) and continued Russian military advances (RIA Novosti, TASS), alongside growth in EU defense production (Vesti).
12:03
13:38
13:56
RIA Novosti

ВС России перерезали ключевую трассу, ведущую к Красноармейску

13:56 (10:56 in your timezone)

14:15 (11:15)Trump's Summit Prelude

Russian media continues its focus on the impending Putin-Trump summit, highlighting Moscow's expectations for restoring ties (RT). Reports note Trump's military maneuvers near Russia (The Moscow Times) and his comments on the Ukraine conflict (Lenta.ru). Simultaneously, outlets detail Russian military advances in Ukraine (The Moscow Times (English), RIA Novosti) and alleged Ukrainian front-line difficulties (NTV.ru). Extensive drone attacks on Tatarstan are also widely reported (RBC.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS).
14:22
RIA Novosti

Шор объявил о начале кампании гражданского неповиновения в Молдавии

14:22 (11:22 in your timezone)

16:33 (13:33)Summit Diplomacy Intensifies

Russian media continues to prioritize the upcoming Putin-Trump summit, portraying it as a potential opportunity for Ukraine settlement (Izvestia) and a moment highlighting the perceived weakness of EU leaders against Putin and Trump (Vesti). State media articulates Russia's expectations for the meeting (RT). Alongside, reports cover Switzerland's expanded anti-Russian sanctions (TASS), Finland's accusation against a 'shadow fleet' vessel (Lenta.ru), and domestic economic concerns like surging gasoline prices (Interfax.ru).
16:40
17:15
RIA Novosti

Путин собрал совещание, посвященное экономическим вопросам

17:15 (14:15 in your timezone)
17:24
RIA Novosti

Путин обсудил с правительством подготовку бюджета и ситуацию на рынке труда

17:24 (14:24 in your timezone)
17:41
18:07

18:08 (15:08)Economic Progress Declared

Russian state media heavily emphasizes President Putin's positive economic pronouncements, highlighting achievements such as slowing annual inflation and historically low unemployment rates (Interfax.ru, Izvestia, Kommersant, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti, Vesti). These reports also touch upon expert assessments of recession risks and budget planning (RBC.ru). Concurrently, the possibility of a Putin-Trump-Zelensky meeting continues to be discussed (Lenta.ru), alongside allegations of corruption within Zelensky's inner circle (RT).
18:24
RIA Novosti

"Союзники уже не спасут": Зеленский подцепил "аляскинскую лихорадку"

18:24 (15:24 in your timezone)
19:50
20:07
RIA Novosti

Путин поговорил по телефону с Ким Чен Ыном

20:07 (17:07 in your timezone)
20:16
RIA Novosti

Саммит Путина и Трампа пройдет в Анкоридже, сообщил Белый дом

20:16 (17:16 in your timezone)

20:17 (17:17)Alaska Summit Location Set

Russian media heavily focuses on the confirmed location of the upcoming Putin-Trump summit in Anchorage, Alaska (Kommersant, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, TASS). Zelensky’s potential participation is noted, with RT defending the summit amidst Western skepticism. Concurrently, state media reports on Putin's initiation of federal budget work and continued efforts to control inflation (NTV.ru, Interfax.ru, Izvestia, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). A phone call between Putin and Kim Jong Un is also reported (Vesti).
20:59
21:07
RIA Novosti

Киев готовит провокации для срыва саммита на Аляске, сообщили в Минобороны

21:07 (18:07 in your timezone)
21:16
21:50
21:59
21:59

22:00 (19:00)Summit Sabotage Warnings

Russian media continues to focus on the upcoming Putin-Trump summit in Anchorage, Alaska, with renewed emphasis on the White House clarifying its purpose (NTV.ru). A significant new development is the widespread claim from the Russian Ministry of Defense that Kyiv is preparing provocations to disrupt these crucial Russian-American negotiations (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti, RT, TASS). Concurrently, President Zelensky is reported to have threatened a "third war" (Lenta.ru) and rejected troop withdrawal from Donbas (Vesti).
22:16