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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 13.05.2026.
It displays 101 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
13.05.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Sarmat Test and Governors' Reshuffle
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The day began with state-aligned outlets leading on Putin's praise for the successful Sarmat ICBM test, with Komsomolskaya Pravda calling it 'two thousand Hiroshimas'. By mid-morning, the Moscow Times reported that generals promised Putin to capture Donbas by autumn, while Lenta.ru cited Kremlin conditions for peace talks. In the afternoon, the focus shifted to Putin replacing the governors of Belgorod and Bryansk regions, both bordering Ukraine, with new appointees including a Hero of Russia who captured Avdeevka. Meanwhile, Moscow banned publication of drone attack aftermath photos and videos, framed as anti-fake measures. Independent outlets covered Trump's arrival in China for talks with Xi Jinping, and the corruption scandal around Zelensky's aide Yermak continued.
13.05.2026
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RIA Novosti
Визит Трампа в Россию не стоит на повестке дня, заявили в Кремле
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00:44⇢Trump's Russian Visit and Sarmat's Shadow
⌨State-aligned and commercial outlets (RIA Novosti, TASS, Lenta.ru) highlight Trump's potential visit to Russia and possible extension of sanctions relief on Russian oil. Independent Meduza reports Trump denied any understanding that Russia should get all of Donbas. The Moscow Times covers a Russian strike on Zelensky's hometown Kryvyi Rih, killing two. Komsomolskaya Pravda leads with Putin briefed on successful Sarmat ICBM test, calling it 'two thousand Hiroshimas'.
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Iran has reportedly retained access to most of its missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz
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RIA Novosti
Бригаду ВСУ перебросили в Сумскую область
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Beijing said the US must not meddle in issues related to Taiwan and human rights, and must respect China’s “development right”
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Kommersant
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RIA Novosti
Бригада ВСУ несет существенные потери в Сумской области
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Residents of Loosdrecht have been holding rallies against the arrival of asylum seekers
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The Strait of Hormuz crisis has changed the calculations of every major power
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07:17⇢Sumy Losses and Sarmat's Shadow
⌨State-aligned and commercial outlets (RIA Novosti, TASS, Lenta.ru) focus on Ukrainian military losses and redeployment in Sumy region, while RT highlights the Iran crisis as a potential post-Cold War turning point. Komsomolskaya Pravda leads with Putin briefed on successful Sarmat ICBM test. Independent outlets (Meduza, The Moscow Times) continue covering Trump's denial of Donbas deal.
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RIA Novosti
США хотят задешево выкупить часть "Северных потоков", заявил Лавров
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RIA Novosti
"Зритель нам верит": что осталось за кадром программы "Вести"
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RIA Novosti
В Белгородской области электричка сошла с рельсов из-за подрыва путей
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11:37⇢Zelensky's Corruption Catastrophe
⌨Headlines focus on a corruption scandal described as a 'catastrophe' for Zelensky (Lenta.ru), drone attacks hitting Gazprom's plant and a major oil station (The Moscow Times, Interfax), a train derailment in Belgorod due to track sabotage (RIA Novosti), and Lavrov's statements on US plans to take Ukraine's gas pipeline and Western neocolonialism (TASS). The Sarmat ICBM test remains a backdrop (Komsomolskaya Pravda, The Moscow Times English).
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RIA Novosti
В Белгородской области из-за подрыва путей сошла с рельсов электричка
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Дмитрий Модель дал простую инструкцию, что делать при взломе Госуслуг
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
KP.RU: Мощность новой ракеты «Сармат» составляет две тысячи «Хиросим»
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RIA Novosti
Путин высоко оценил испытания "Сармата"
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RIA Novosti
"Зритель нам верит": что осталось за кадром программы "Вести"
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14:08⇢Sarmat's Two Thousand Hiroshimas
⌨State-aligned and commercial outlets (TASS, RIA Novosti, Komsomolskaya Pravda) lead with Putin's praise for the successful Sarmat ICBM test, with Komsomolskaya Pravda calling it 'two thousand Hiroshimas'. The Moscow Times reports generals promised Putin to capture Donbas by autumn, while Lenta.ru cites Kremlin condition for peace talks. Meduza covers a train derailment in Belgorod with conflicting official accounts.
14:25
The Moscow Times (English)
Revenue from crude and petroleum shipments rose to $19.18 billion, a modest increase of $180 million from the $19 billion recorded in March. 2
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The Moscow Times
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Code Pink activists have accused the weapons giant of complicity in the wars in Gaza, Iran, and Lebanon
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Court testimony suggests former chief of staff Andrey Yermak sought advice from a feng shui practitioner when making ministerial appointments
15:27
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RIA Novosti
"Шутки кончились". США и ЕС обратились к Зеленскому
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RIA Novosti
Россия продолжит модернизировать свои стратегические ядерные силы, заявил Путин
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18:37⇢Moscow Bans Drone Attack Footage
⌨State-aligned and commercial outlets (TASS, RIA Novosti, Lenta.ru, Interfax, Kommersant) focus on new restrictions in Moscow banning publication of drone attack aftermath photos and videos, framed as anti-fake measures. The Moscow Times reports the State Duma authorized Putin to deploy troops abroad to protect Russians. RT and NTV cover former Zelensky aide Yermak's court testimony about consulting a mystic. Komsomolskaya Pravda predicts summer 2026 as decisive for the Ukraine conflict.
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The Moscow Times (English)
News Analysis The pipeline remains stalled months after Gazprom signed a “legally binding” memorandum with China, even despite the global energy crisis. 4
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Over 40,000 Belgians took to the streets of Brussels to protest “anti-social” fiscal reforms, the energy crisis, and rising military spending
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RIA Novosti
Губернатор Брянской области Богомаз ушел в отставку
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RIA Novosti
Путин назначил новых врио губернатора Брянской и Белгородской областей
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The Moscow Times (English)
Alexander Bogomaz and Vyacheslav Gladkov led the regions throughout Moscow's Ukraine war. 1
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RIA Novosti
Путин назначил новых врио губернаторов Брянской и Белгородской областей
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Врио губернатора Брянской области вместо Богомаза назначен Егор Ковальчук
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21:27
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Обозреватель Умеренков: Лето станет решающим для окончания СВО на Украине
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21:28⇢Governors of Two Border Regions Replaced
⌨State-aligned and commercial outlets (Lenta.ru, RIA Novosti, TASS, Kommersant, Interfax, NTV) lead with Putin replacing the governors of Belgorod and Bryansk regions, both bordering Ukraine. The Moscow Times and Meduza also cover the resignations. The new appointees include a Hero of Russia who captured Avdeevka. RT reports on protests in Brussels against austerity.
21:43
After a successful test launch, Moscow says the first Sarmat regiment will enter combat duty by the end of 2026
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Kommersant
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