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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 13.05.2025.
It displays 161 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
13.05.2025 ⇢ Day Russian Delegation Awaits While Putin Dictates Terms
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Russian media coverage focused extensively on the Istanbul peace talks scheduled for May 15, with the Kremlin announcing their delegation would wait for Ukrainian representatives there. Putin set steep conditions for Western businesses returning to Russia, stating "apologies aren't enough" and that Russia would find "a thousand reasons" to exclude unwanted companies.
Military operations remained a significant focus, with reports of Russia liberating Mirolyubovka in DPR and attacking Ukrainian training centers in Vinnitsa. Ten former prisoners reportedly fled a military training ground before deployment to Ukraine, while two emergency workers died in a Ukrainian drone attack in Luhansk.
International dimensions included the UN aviation body ruling Russia responsible for downing Malaysian airliner MH17, the European Parliament investigating MEPs who attended Victory Day celebrations in Moscow, and Trump potentially attending Istanbul talks if Putin participates.
13.05.2025
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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00:25⇢Putin's Istanbul Peace Initiative Takes Shape
⌨Russian newspapers extensively cover potential Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul. Several sources (Komsomolskaya Pravda, NTV, RIA Novosti) report on Putin's initiative for negotiations, with foreign ministers Lavrov and Fidan discussing arrangements. Political analyst Markov outlined three conditions for a Putin-Zelensky meeting in Istanbul (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Trump is considering participating in these talks, calling them "very important" (RT). In other news, Russia's Finance Ministry emphasized continued development of relations with China despite external pressure (Izvestia), clashes have begun in Tripoli (RBC), and Russia promises to respond to the closure of its consulate in Krakow (TASS).
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Maia Sandu has been pushing for Moldova’s membership despite growing opposition
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RIA Novosti
В столице Ливии начались столкновения, погиб глава службы безопасности при Президентском совете
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RIA Novosti
Бадра Гунба: атаки БПЛА на Москву перед 9 Мая — государственный терроризм
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Head of UN-backed government’s security force reportedly killed
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RIA Novosti
Власти Ливии сообщили о завершении военной операции в Триполи
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RIA Novosti
Бадра Гунба: атаки БПЛА на Москву перед 9 Мая — государственный терроризм
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RIA Novosti
"Последний шанс": в США резко высказались о новых переговорах в Турции
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04:24⇢Libyan Military Operation Concludes As Peace Talks Momentum Builds
⌨Russian newspapers extensively report on two major developments. First, the Libyan defense ministry has announced the successful completion of a military operation in Tripoli (Izvestia, RBC), though six people were wounded in clashes (NTV). Second, potential Russia-Ukraine peace talks continue to evolve as Zelensky expressed readiness for direct negotiations with Putin (Lenta). Erdogan has offered to host delegations from both countries (Lenta, TASS) and urged Zelensky not to miss this opportunity for contact with Russia (TASS). U.S. officials have made strong statements about these potential new talks in Turkey, calling them "the last chance" (RIA Novosti).
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President Donald Trump has accused Pretoria of “genocide”
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RIA Novosti
Ракетчики "Запада" нанесли два удара по пункту дислокации бригад ВСУ
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RIA Novosti
Ракетчики "Запада" уничтожили 80 солдат ВСУ ударами "Торнадо-С"
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The UK, Germany, and France have failed to subdue Russia, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Grushko said
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RIA Novosti
Уиткофф назвал основные темы возможных переговоров между Россией и Украиной
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08:41⇢EU Considers Delaying Sanctions Until Istanbul Talks
⌨Russian newspapers extensively cover the potential Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul. Bloomberg reports the EU may delay sanctions pending these negotiations (RBC). Sources discuss possible topics for the talks, with Whitcoff outlining key negotiation themes (RIA Novosti, TASS). Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Grushko claimed Western Europe's plans to subdue Russia ended in "complete fiasco" (RT). Several outlets report on the situation in Libya, where a state of emergency was declared in Tripoli following the security service chief's assassination (Interfax, Lenta). Military news includes footage of Ukrainian "Baba-Yaga" drone destruction (Izvestia) and reports that six people died from Ukrainian shelling during the ceasefire (NTV).
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The Moscow Times (English)
The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization plans to consider what form of reparation is in order in the coming weeks. 2
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RIA Novosti
Российские войска нанесли удар по учебному центру ВСУ в Винницкой области
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10:39⇢Putin-Zelensky Istanbul Meeting Hangs In Balance
⌨Russian newspapers extensively cover the potential Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul. Multiple sources report on whether Putin will meet Zelensky in Turkey (Svoboda, Komsomolskaya Pravda), with European leaders potentially urging Trump to sanction Russia if Putin refuses (Moscow Times). The UN aviation body has ruled Russia was responsible for downing the Malaysian airliner MH17 and is considering reparations (Moscow Times). Other developments include former Mezhprombank head Sergei Pugachev being sentenced to 14 years in absentia (Interfax), Ukraine criticizing China for participating in Victory Day celebrations in Moscow (Lenta), and forest fires threatening villages in the Far East (NTV).
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные нанесли удар по учебному центру ВСУ в Винницкой области
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The UK, Germany, and France have failed to subdue Russia, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Grushko has said
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RIA Novosti
Путин дал поручения по теме развития искусства и культуры
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12:51
The Moscow Times (English)
Zelensky’s adviser Mykhaylo Podolyak said a lower-level “technical meeting” could take place if the Kremlin leader declines to attend. 2
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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It is “sad” that Western European leaders chose such a destination to mark Victory Day, the Venezuelan president has said
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13:03⇢Zelensky Demands Direct Putin Meeting Only In Istanbul
⌨Russian newspapers extensively report on potential Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul. Zelensky will only meet Putin directly in Turkey, while his adviser indicates a lower-level meeting is possible if Putin declines (Moscow Times). Kremlin spokesman Peskov confirms Russia continues preparing for the negotiations (TASS). In military news, Russia's Defense Ministry announced capturing Mirolyubovka in DPR (RBC, Vesti), while two emergency workers died in a Ukrainian drone attack in Luhansk (NTV). Cultural developments include Putin's directives on art and culture (RIA Novosti), with plans to compile a list of 100 best domestic films for schools (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Venezuela's Maduro called Kyiv "the world capital of Nazism" (RT).
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It is “sad” that Western European leaders chose such a destination to mark Victory Day, the Venezuelan president has said
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RIA Novosti
Путин дал поручения по развитию искусства и культуры
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Жерара Депардье приговорили к 18 месяцам условного срока за домогательства
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Steve Witkoff has called efforts to isolate the Russian president counterproductive for resolving the Ukraine conflict
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RIA Novosti
Госдума приняла закон, определяющий, какие машины могут использоваться в такси
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15:10⇢Ten Prisoners Flee Military Training Before Ukraine Deployment
⌨Russian newspapers extensively focus on Russia-Ukraine peace talks, with the Kremlin continuing preparation for Istanbul negotiations (Rossiyskaya Gazeta) while assessing EU participation prospects (RBC). Military operations continue, with Russian forces liberating Mirolyubovka in DPR (Izvestia, Vesti). New developments include the State Duma passing a taxi localization law with Siberian postponement (Interfax, RIA Novosti), customs reporting 7% export decline due to oil price collapse (Moscow Times), and ten former prisoners escaping from a Defense Ministry training ground before deployment to the "special military operation" (Lenta). Other news includes Gerard Depardieu receiving an 18-month suspended sentence for sexual assault (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Уиткофф и Келлог отправятся в Стамбул для присутствия на переговорах Москвы и Киева, пишет Reuters
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Kiev intensified its strikes on border regions ahead of the 72-hour ceasefire, a high-ranking Russian official has said
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RIA Novosti
Уиткофф и Келлог отправятся в Стамбул на переговоры Москвы и Киева, пишет Reuters
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15:52
RIA Novosti
Дело — труба: Москва и Пекин возобновляют стратегический проект
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Бурматов: Уголовную ответственность для хозяев диких животных надо ужесточить
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16:36⇢Putin Sets Steep Terms For Western Business Return
⌨Russian newspapers focus on Putin's statements about Western businesses returning to the Russian market. Multiple sources report Putin saying apologies aren't enough (RBC, Rossiyskaya Gazeta) and that Russia will find "a thousand reasons" to keep out unwanted businesses (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Putin also claimed 50-60 thousand Russians are voluntarily mobilizing for the "special military operation" (Vesti). Other news includes the European Parliament investigating MEPs who attended Victory Day celebrations in Moscow (Izvestia), escaped prisoners who fled a military training site after signing Defense Ministry contracts (Lenta), and new regulations prohibiting keeping exotic animals as pets (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
16:43
The Moscow Times (English)
News Analysis Analysts say the proposed meeting plays to Russia’s advantage — but it could still backfire. 4
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Officials in Brussels have been enraged by the diplomatic outreach to Russia, Cypriot politician Fidias Panayiotou has claimed
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RIA Novosti
В Стамбуле все готово к переговорам России и Украины, сообщил источник
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Officials in Brussels have been enraged by diplomatic outreach to Russia, Cypriot politician Fidias Panayiotou has claimed
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18:55⇢Istanbul Peace Talks Take Shape As Trump Considers Joining
⌨Russian newspapers extensively cover potential Putin-Zelensky peace talks in Istanbul. Multiple sources report on preparations for the meeting (RIA Novosti), with Zelensky stating he wants "at least the beginning of the end of the war" (Lenta). Political analyst Markov outlined three conditions for Putin's participation (Komsomolskaya Pravda), while The Moscow Times analyzes why Putin suddenly wants direct talks. Remarkably, Trump might attend if Putin participates (Moscow Times). Other topics include EU investigation of MEPs who visited Moscow (RT, Izvestia), children with SMA dying due to Russian medication issues (Svoboda), and Putin's comments on EU economic downturn after sanctions (TASS) and gray import subsidies (Vesti).
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RIA Novosti
Китай согласился открыть рынок для американских товаров, заявил Трамп
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The US president has also offered to personally attend the potential peace negotiations in Istanbul
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Суд арестовал глазного хирурга, обвиняемого в смерти участницы «Миссис Россия»
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20:09
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Политолог Марков назвал три условия для встречи Путина и Зеленского в Стамбуле
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RIA Novosti
Российская делегация будет ждать представителей Украины в Стамбуле 15 мая, сообщили в Кремле
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Путин заявил, что извинений для возвращения западных брендов в РФ недостаточно
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Moscow will act pragmatically, evaluating the pros and cons to its economy in each case, the Russian president has said
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21:29⇢Russia Announces May 15 Delegation Will Await Ukraine In Istanbul
⌨Russian newspapers extensively focus on upcoming Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Istanbul. Multiple sources report the Russian delegation will wait for Ukrainian representatives on May 15 (Interfax, RIA Novosti, Vesti). Kremlin spokesperson Peskov confirmed preparations continue, while American official Witkoff disclosed negotiation details (NTV). Meanwhile, Putin outlined conditions for Western businesses returning to Russia, stating apologies are insufficient (Komsomolskaya Pravda, RT, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Other developments include the Vatican revealing the Pope's "positive attitude toward Russia" regarding the Ukraine conflict (Lenta), American threats of "harshest sanctions" against Russia (RBC), and accusations of NATO restricting press freedom by denying TASS journalist accreditation (TASS).
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The Moscow Times
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RIA Novosti
Хуситы заявили о новой ракетной атаке на аэропорт Бен-Гурион в Израиле
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A prominent Jewish restaurant in Berlin chose to celebrate Israel Day with a joke about the slaughter of Palestinians
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