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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 13.08.2026.

It displays 110 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

13.08.2026The Day of the Sevastopol Assassination

The day was dominated by the assassination of a Russian Navy officer in Sevastopol, reportedly a Ukrainian submarine commander who had defected. State-aligned outlets (TASS, RIA, NTV) and commercial sources (Lenta, Interfax) covered the bombing and the detention of a female suspect, while independent media (Meduza, Moscow Times) provided details on the victim's background. Concurrently, Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian infrastructure continued: a Gazprom refinery in Salavat was hit, causing a fire and halting operations, and a logistics complex near Ufa was targeted. Putin's first visit to the Kuril Islands drew a formal protest from Japan, with state media emphasizing his 'genetic code of a winner' remarks. In the afternoon, Russia and Ukraine exchanged civilian prisoners in Belarus, and Lavrov reiterated Russia's right to choose targets in response to Western 'piracy'.

03:38
RIA Novosti

Путин провел совещание по обеспечению безопасности восточных границ

03:38
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03:40

03:40Sevastopol's Lights Out

The Russian media are focused on the aftermath of a Ukrainian drone attack on Sevastopol, which left the city without power (Interfax, Lenta.ru). State-aligned outlets report on Putin's security meeting regarding eastern borders (NTV, RIA Novosti), while independent media cover a trial of 'SVO' participants accused of forming a criminal group and taking bribes (The Moscow Times). RT features Tucker Carlson's interview, and Meduza reports on a solar eclipse.
06:18
RIA Novosti

Путин посетил рыбоперерабатывающий комбинат на Курильских островах

06:18
06:18
RIA Novosti

Путин посетил рыбоперерабатывающий комбинат на Курильских островах

06:18
07:18
RIA Novosti

Путин встретился с губернатором Сахалина на Курильских островах

07:18
07:51
RIA Novosti

Путин впервые посетил Курильские острова

07:51
08:23
RIA Novosti

"Пройти мимо невозможно". Что придумали для СВО в Санкт-Петербурге

08:23
09:03

09:03Drone Fire at Gazprom Refinery

The Russian media are focused on a Ukrainian drone attack on a Gazprom refinery in Salavat, Bashkortostan, causing a fire (Interfax, The Moscow Times). Concurrently, Putin's visit to the Kuril Islands draws Japanese protest (Lenta.ru, Meduza). State-aligned outlets cover a criminal case against Defense Ministry officials over poor-quality canned food (TASS) and a St. Petersburg initiative for the 'special military operation' (RIA Novosti).
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12:36

12:36Drones Over Bashkortostan

The Russian media are focused on the aftermath of Ukrainian drone attacks in Bashkortostan, with Interfax reporting 16 UAVs targeting an industrial zone in Salavat and a logistics complex near Ufa. Concurrently, the death of a Russian Navy officer in Sevastopol from a bomb blast is covered by Lenta.ru and Meduza, while RT and TASS discuss Ukraine blocking prisoner swaps and Russia's unawareness of Zelensky's proposals. State-aligned outlets highlight Putin's remarks on a 'genetic code of a winner' and threats against European ships, with Komsomolskaya Pravda reporting 379 non-friendly targets presented to him.
12:51
13:05
RIA Novosti

В Севастополе пять человек погибли при детонации взрывного устройства ВСУ

13:05
14:03
RIA Novosti

В Севастополе при подрыве погиб российский военнослужащий

14:03
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14:28

14:28Sevastopol's Deadly Blast

The Russian media are focused on the aftermath of a Ukrainian drone attack in Sevastopol that killed a Russian serviceman, with Lenta.ru, NTV, RIA Novosti, and TASS reporting on the incident and the detention of a Russian woman. Concurrently, state-aligned outlets highlight Putin's remarks on India's interest in the Arctic route (RT), while independent media cover the human cost of the war, including a village in Tatarstan suffering losses (Svoboda.org) and Ukraine's request for Patriot missiles (The Moscow Times).
14:58
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15:51
RIA Novosti

В Севастополе при подрыве погиб военнослужащий

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16:50

16:50Sevastopol's Deadly Echo

The Russian media are focused on the aftermath of a deadly explosion in Sevastopol that killed a serviceman, with Interfax, RIA Novosti, and NTV reporting. Meduza adds that the victim may be a Ukrainian submarine commander who defected. Concurrently, state-aligned outlets (RT, TASS) highlight Medvedev's warning to Japan over the Kuril Islands dispute, while independent media (The Moscow Times) report on Putin's use of an armored train to evade Ukrainian drones.
17:18
RIA Novosti

Россия и Украина провели обмен гражданскими лицами в Белоруссии

17:18
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18:24
RIA Novosti

Российские военные поразили оборудование для разгрузки военных грузов в порту Одессы

18:24
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18:39
RIA Novosti

ВС России нанесли удары по военным целям в портах Одессы и Очакова

18:39
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19:47

19:47The Black Sea Ceasefire Proposal

The Russian media are focused on the aftermath of Ukrainian attacks on Russian infrastructure, with Lenta.ru reporting an explosion at a munitions factory near Rome owned by a company supplying Ukraine, and Meduza noting a third grain terminal in Novorossiysk halted operations after a Ukrainian strike. State-aligned outlets (RIA Novosti, TASS) highlight Russian strikes on military targets in Odesa and Ochakiv, and Lavrov's statement on choosing targets for response. The Moscow Times reports Ukraine's proposal for a Black Sea ceasefire, while NTV and Komsomolskaya Pravda cover Western journalists' reaction to Putin in military uniform and Ukraine's refusal of prisoner exchange, respectively.
19:49
20:33
RIA Novosti

Россия будет сама выбирать цели для ответа на захват судов, заявил Лавров

20:33
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21:30
RIA Novosti

Москва будет сама выбирать цели для ответа на захват судов, заявил Лавров

21:30