The rapid offensive, which sent Kiev’s forces into flight, has been a triumph for the Russian army. But how it concludes depends on peace negotiations
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 13.03.2025.
It displays 187 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
13.03.2025 ⇢ Day Putin's Nuanced Ceasefire Acceptance
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Russian forces claimed complete liberation of Sudzha in Kursk region, the culmination of operations reported in previous days. Defense Ministry announced 77 Ukrainian drones intercepted overnight across six regions.
The FSB allegedly thwarted a plot to assassinate military personnel and officials through parcel bombs disguised as perfume sets discovered at Chelyabinsk airport.
Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow for talks as diplomatic developments accelerated. Initially, Putin's aide Ushakov dismissed the proposed 30-day ceasefire as merely "a respite for Ukrainian forces."
By afternoon, Putin reversed course during a press conference with Lukashenko, stating Russia agreed to the ceasefire proposal but with "nuances" - demanding guarantees that Ukraine halt military mobilization, weapons deliveries, and troop training.
Trump responded by claiming the US has "leverage" over Russia while describing negotiations as "positive," even as reports emerged of new US sanctions against Russian banks and oil sector.
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RIA Novosti
Zeit: ВС России в Курской области сорвали планы Зеленского по обмену территорий
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RIA Novosti
Украина исчерпала запасы американских ракет ATACMS, сообщили источники
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RIA Novosti
Россия работает с продуманными вариантами мирного плана по Украине, заявили в Кремле
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06:24⇢Putin Commands Kursk Defeat While Kremlin Crafts Peace Plans
⌨Russian media focuses on Ukraine conflict developments, with Putin ordering swift defeat of Ukrainian forces in Kursk region (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Interfax, RT). Trump discussed pros and cons of a Ukraine ceasefire for Russia (RBC), while the Kremlin reportedly works on "well-thought-out" peace plans (RIA Novosti, Vesti). Ukraine has allegedly run out of ATACMS missiles (Lenta). International news includes the UN International Court beginning hearings on Israel's obligations on April 28 (Izvestia), while experts predict oil prices will continue declining in 2025 (TASS).
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RIA Novosti
НАТО планирует активнее атаковать российские трубопроводы и танкеры, предупредил Патрушев
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RIA Novosti
Путину доложили о завершающей стадии операции по освобождению Курской области
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Radio Liberty
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09:38⇢Putin Orders Final Sweep of Kursk
⌨Russian media extensively reports on the final phase of military operations in Kursk region. Putin, wearing military uniform, visited the region and ordered the elimination of remaining Ukrainian forces (Komsomolskaya Pravda, RIA Novosti, TASS, Vesti). Defense officials reported intercepting 77 Ukrainian drones overnight (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Diplomatic developments include a US presidential envoy flying to Moscow for negotiations (NTV), with Kremlin reportedly hoping for a deal with Trump where he gets "peacemaker laurels" while caring little about Ukraine's borders (Moscow Times). New legislation proposes labeling supporters of International Criminal Court decisions as "foreign agents" (RBC).
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RIA Novosti
ФСБ предотвратила серию покушений на участников СВО и госслужащих
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RIA Novosti
Трамп готовит Зеленскому сделку похуже капитуляции
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
KP.RU: Украинцы начинают понимать, что их страна проиграла в военном конфликте
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11:04⇢FSB Thwarts Parcel Bomb Plot Against Officials
⌨Russian media reports extensively on FSB preventing a series of terrorist attacks targeting military personnel and government officials through parcel bombs disguised as perfume (Interfax, NTV, RBC, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Vesti). Multiple sources cover Putin's visit to Kursk region in military uniform, where he received reports about the "final stage of liberation" of the area and ordered elimination of remaining Ukrainian forces (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Lenta, Kommersant). Diplomatic news includes NATO allegedly creating additional security threats to Russia in the Arctic (TASS) and claims that Trump is preparing a deal for Zelensky "worse than capitulation" (RIA Novosti).
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RIA Novosti
Спасатели вывезли из Суджи 120 мирных жителей, находившихся под оккупацией
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RIA Novosti
Самолет спецпосланника Трампа пересек границу с Россией
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Kommersant
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RIA Novosti
Российские войска полностью освободили Суджу в Курской области
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Lenta.ru
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RIA Novosti
Российские войска полностью освободили Суджу
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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12:28⇢Russian Forces Capture Sudzha
⌨Multiple Russian state media sources report that Russian forces have "liberated" the town of Sudzha in Kursk region (Kommersant, Lenta, NTV, RBC, RIA Novosti, TASS). On the domestic security front, FSB discovered bombs disguised as gift sets at Chelyabinsk airport (Rossiyskaya Gazeta) and prevented delivery of parcel bombs to military personnel and officials (Interfax). Meanwhile, diplomatic developments continue with Peskov stating Russia won't "shake the heavens" by revealing its negotiation position prematurely (Vesti), while Svoboda reports on US diplomacy efforts amid Russian military advances.
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Kommersant
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RIA Novosti
Трамп готовит Зеленскому сделку похуже капитуляции
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RIA Novosti
Самолет спецпосланника Трампа сел во Внуково
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RIA Novosti
Трамп готовит Зеленскому сделку похуже капитуляции
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The Moscow Times (English)
The town of Sudzha was the only major settlement held by Ukrainian forces following their surprise offensive in the Kursk region last year. 2
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The Moscow Times (English)
Flight trackers and Russian state media footage showed Steve Witkoff’s plane landing at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport around noon Thursday. 2
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RIA Novosti
Ушаков назвал временное перемирие на Украине передышкой для ВСУ
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14:19⇢Russian Forces Liberate Sudzha as Moscow Rejects Ceasefire
⌨Russian media reports extensively on the liberation of Sudzha in Kursk region by Russian forces (Interfax, Izvestia, Lenta). Diplomatic developments are prominent with Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff arriving in Moscow for talks (Moscow Times, NTV, TASS). Putin's aide Ushakov dismissed proposals for a 30-day ceasefire, calling it merely "a respite for Ukrainian forces" (Kommersant, RBC, RIA Novosti, Vesti). Meanwhile, the State Duma proposed prison sentences and property confiscation for Russians collaborating with foreign organizations (Moscow Times), while Peskov stated sanctions removal should be subject to negotiations (Rossiyskaya Gazeta).
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Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff has reportedly already arrived in Moscow to discuss the results of US-Ukraine negotiations in Saudi Arabia
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The Moscow Times
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RIA Novosti
Путин и Лукашенко проводят переговоры в Кремле
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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A new clip shows the town’s infrastructure severely damaged by months of intense fighting between Moscow’s and Kiev’s forces
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Kommersant
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Мошенники рассылают россиянам вирус в сообщениях о якобы смерти знакомых
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RIA Novosti
Путин и Лукашенко обсудили предложение США по Украине и двустороннюю торговлю
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Президент России провел совещание на территории региона и выслушал доклад начальника Генштаба Вооружённых сил РФ
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15:34⇢Kremlin Rejects Ceasefire While Putin Orders Kursk Cleanup
⌨Russian media reports on Putin meeting Lukashenko in Moscow, describing relations as "brotherly" (TASS, RIA Novosti, Kommersant). Multiple sources highlight the Kremlin's rejection of a proposed 30-day temporary ceasefire in Ukraine, with Putin's aide Ushakov calling it merely "a respite for Ukrainian forces" (Vesti, Moscow Times, Lenta, RBC). Military developments continue with Putin, dressed in military uniform, demanding the elimination of remaining Ukrainian forces in Kursk region (Komsomolskaya Pravda) while RT releases footage of liberated Sudzha showing severe infrastructure damage. Diplomatic contacts with American representatives are scheduled for today (Rossiyskaya Gazeta).
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RIA Novosti
Трамп готовит Зеленскому сделку похуже капитуляции
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Moscow aims to reach a long-term peaceful resolution of the conflict that takes its interests into account, according to Yury Ushakov
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Военкор Александр Коц передает из освобожденной российскими войсками Суджи
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17:15⇢Putin Rejects Ceasefire While Meeting Trump Envoy
⌨Russian media reports on Putin's rejection of a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, with his aide explicitly criticizing the idea (Lenta, RT). Diplomatic developments include Putin meeting with Trump's envoy (Kommersant, Moscow Times) and talks with Lukashenko in Moscow (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Military news focuses on Russian forces liberating Sudzha in Kursk region, with reports of Ukrainian looting there (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Izvestia) and Putin's determination to fully liberate the entire region soon (TASS, Vesti). The European Court of Human Rights found Ukrainian authorities responsible for deaths during the May 2, 2014 Odessa tragedy (Interfax).
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Владимир Путин может сделать заявления на пресс-конференции после переговоров с Лукашенко
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RIA Novosti
Путин поддержал 30-дневное перемирие с Украиной, если это приведет к долгосрочному миру
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Moscow aims to reach a long-term peaceful resolution of the conflict that takes its interests into account, according to presidential aide Yury Ushakov
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18:56⇢Putin Accepts Conditional Ceasefire
⌨Russian media extensively reports on Putin's apparent reversal regarding a ceasefire in Ukraine. Multiple sources indicate Putin has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposal, though with "nuances" or conditions (Kommersant, Lenta, RBC, RIA Novosti, TASS, Vesti). This statement came during a press conference following negotiations with Belarus President Lukashenko, where a "substantial package" of agreements was signed (NTV, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Meanwhile, economic troubles emerge as Gazprom reportedly prepares mass layoffs and property sales due to financial losses (Moscow Times). Svoboda offers a critical perspective, describing the Ukraine conflict as a "purposeless war" affecting everyday Russian life.
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RIA Novosti
"Мы за, но есть нюансы". Путин назвал условие перемирия на Украине
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The president has stressed that such an agreement “must lead to long-term peace”
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The Moscow Times (English)
“The idea itself is correct, and we support it, but there are a number of issues that require discussion,” the Kremlin leader said. 1
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RIA Novosti
Трамп готовит Зеленскому сделку похуже капитуляции
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Путин согласился на прекращение боев на Украине при условии долгосрочного мира
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The Moscow Times
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19:35⇢Putin Conditionally Accepts Ceasefire
⌨Russian media extensively reports that Putin has expressed conditional support for a ceasefire in Ukraine, stating "Russia agrees with proposals to end hostilities, but with conditions" (TASS, Interfax, RBC). Putin emphasized any agreement "must lead to long-term peace" (RT, Kommersant, Komsomolskaya Pravda), though he noted there are "nuances that require discussion" (Moscow Times, NTV, Lenta). Meanwhile, Russian sources report the liberation of Sudzha in Kursk region (Izvestia), with Putin thanking troops involved in the operation (Vesti). Svoboda offers a critical perspective, describing the conflict as a "purposeless war" affecting everyday Russian life.
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The Russian president wants assurances that Kiev will halt military mobilization, soldier training, and arms deliveries
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The Moscow Times
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22:46⇢Putin's Ceasefire Nuances Spark Trump's Leverage Talk
⌨Russian media extensively covers Putin's conditional acceptance of a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine, emphasizing his phrase "We support it, but there are nuances" (Izvestia, Lenta, Kommersant, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). These "nuances" include Putin's demand for guarantees that Ukraine will halt military mobilization, arms deliveries, and troop training during the ceasefire (RT). Trump has responded by claiming the US has "leverage over Russia" while describing negotiations as "positive" (NTV, Moscow Times). In unrelated news, TASS reports Trump's claim that the US will annex Greenland, while Svoboda discusses Russia's economic fragility.
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Russia is ready, the president has said, stressing that such an agreement “must lead to long-term peace”
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