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13.05.2025

Day Russian Delegation Awaits While Putin Dictates Terms

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It displays 161 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

13.05.2025Day Russian Delegation Awaits While Putin Dictates Terms
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
00:09

00:25 (21:25)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).
00:25
00:33
RIA Novosti

В столице Ливии начались столкновения, погиб глава службы безопасности при Президентском совете

00:33 (21:33 in your timezone)
00:40
RIA Novosti

Бадра Гунба: атаки БПЛА на Москву перед 9 Мая — государственный терроризм

00:40 (21:40 in your timezone)
01:28
02:54
RIA Novosti

Власти Ливии сообщили о завершении военной операции в Триполи

02:54 (23:54 in your timezone)
03:03
RIA Novosti

Бадра Гунба: атаки БПЛА на Москву перед 9 Мая — государственный терроризм

03:03 (00:03 in your timezone)
03:44
RIA Novosti

"Последний шанс": в США резко высказались о новых переговорах в Турции

03:44 (00:44 in your timezone)

04:24 (01:24)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).
05:06
05:22
RIA Novosti

Ракетчики "Запада" нанесли два удара по пункту дислокации бригад ВСУ

05:22 (02:22 in your timezone)
05:30
RIA Novosti

Ракетчики "Запада" уничтожили 80 солдат ВСУ ударами "Торнадо-С"

05:30 (02:30 in your timezone)
07:00
08:39
RIA Novosti

Уиткофф назвал основные темы возможных переговоров между Россией и Украиной

08:39 (05:39 in your timezone)

08:41 (05:41)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).
10:37
10:37
RIA Novosti

Российские войска нанесли удар по учебному центру ВСУ в Винницкой области

10:37 (07:37 in your timezone)

10:39 (07:39)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).
11:03
RIA Novosti

Российские военные нанесли удар по учебному центру ВСУ в Винницкой области

11:03 (08:03 in your timezone)
12:02
12:27
RIA Novosti

Путин дал поручения по теме развития искусства и культуры

12:27 (09:27 in your timezone)
12:51
12:52
12:52

13:03 (10:03)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).
13:09
13:17
RIA Novosti

Путин дал поручения по развитию искусства и культуры

13:17 (10:17 in your timezone)
13:45
14:16
14:25
RIA Novosti

Госдума приняла закон, определяющий, какие машины могут использоваться в такси

14:25 (11:25 in your timezone)

15:10 (12:10)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).
15:17
15:26
RIA Novosti

Уиткофф и Келлог отправятся в Стамбул для присутствия на переговорах Москвы и Киева, пишет Reuters

15:26 (12:26 in your timezone)
15:26
15:35
RIA Novosti

Уиткофф и Келлог отправятся в Стамбул на переговоры Москвы и Киева, пишет Reuters

15:35 (12:35 in your timezone)
15:52
RIA Novosti

Дело — труба: Москва и Пекин возобновляют стратегический проект

15:52 (12:52 in your timezone)
16:35

16:36 (13:36)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
17:09
17:35
RIA Novosti

В Стамбуле все готово к переговорам России и Украины, сообщил источник

17:35 (14:35 in your timezone)
17:52

18:55 (15:55)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).
19:01
RIA Novosti

Китай согласился открыть рынок для американских товаров, заявил Трамп

19:01 (16:01 in your timezone)
19:35
20:00
20:09
20:09
RIA Novosti

Российская делегация будет ждать представителей Украины в Стамбуле 15 мая, сообщили в Кремле

20:09 (17:09 in your timezone)
20:34
21:26

21:29 (18:29)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).
22:42
RIA Novosti

Хуситы заявили о новой ракетной атаке на аэропорт Бен-Гурион в Израиле

22:42 (19:42 in your timezone)
22:42