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13.09.2025

The day of the Oryol railway explosion

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 13.09.2025.

It displays 144 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

13.09.2025The day of the Oryol railway explosion
Russian media began the day focusing on Donald Trump's pledge to investigate George Soros, and the G7's discussion of new anti-Russian sanctions. By late morning, attention shifted to the commencement of the second day of regional elections and ongoing military operations in Ukraine, with claims of Ukrainian losses. The focus then moved to President Putin's declaration of Russia's involvement in a "just and righteous war" and the opening of the National Space Center. In the late afternoon, reports of drone attacks on oil refineries in Ufa and the Perm region emerged. The day concluded with a heavy focus on an explosion on the railway in the Oryol region, with initial reports indicating two fatalities identified as Rosgvardia employees.
13.09.2025
00:08

00:25 (21:25)NATO on Edge, Russian Drills Continue

Russian media maintains focus on the ongoing Russia-Belarus military exercises (The Moscow Times (English)) and NATO's 'Eastern Sentinel' operation, which the alliance's Secretary General now suggests could be a mistake following the drone incident in Poland (Lenta.ru, Vesti). Concurrently, President Putin's statements on the importance of 'Intervision' for creativity and his vision of a future world of "love and friendship" are featured (Izvestia, Komsomolskaya Pravda, TASS), alongside discussions of film quotas (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Additionally, a Ukrainian special forces strike on a Russian rescue ship is reported (RT (Russia Today)).
01:30
03:16
03:31
RIA Novosti

Трамп пообещал расследовать деятельность Сороса

03:31 (00:31 in your timezone)
06:02
RIA Novosti

С Плесецка стартовала ракета-носитель "Союз-2.1б" с двумя спутниками

06:02 (03:02 in your timezone)
06:11
RIA Novosti

Трамп пообещал расследовать деятельность Сороса

06:11 (03:11 in your timezone)
06:19
RIA Novosti

У восточного побережья Камчатки произошло землетрясение

06:19 (03:19 in your timezone)

06:20 (03:20)Trump Vows to Pursue Soros

Russian media is now focusing on Donald Trump's statements regarding George Soros (RT (Russia Today), Vesti), alleging the billionaire investor financed 'professional agitators' for 'riots' in the US, with Trump pledging an investigation. Concurrently, reports continue on the G7 finance ministers discussing new anti-Russian sanctions (Izvestia) and the EU considering stricter visa regimes for Russians (RBC.ru). The Central Bank's rate cut (Komsomolskaya Pravda) and ongoing military drills (The Moscow Times (English)) also remain in focus.
06:26
RIA Novosti

У восточного побережья Камчатки произошло землетрясение магнитудой 6,3

06:26 (03:26 in your timezone)
06:34
RIA Novosti

На Камчатке объявили угрозу цунами после сильного землетрясения

06:34 (03:34 in your timezone)
06:50
RIA Novosti

На Сахалине и Курилах после сильного землетрясения объявили угрозу цунами

06:50 (03:50 in your timezone)
06:58
RIA Novosti

На Камчатке и Курилах после сильного землетрясения объявили угрозу цунами

06:58 (03:58 in your timezone)

09:16 (06:16)Russia's Regional Elections Begin

Russian media is now highlighting the commencement of the second day of voting in regional elections (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Concurrently, reports continue on the ongoing military operations in Ukraine, with claims of significant Ukrainian losses (TASS) and Russian forces using a pipeline for an offensive on Kupyansk (Lenta.ru). International relations are also in focus, with the US urging G7 to impose higher tariffs on Russian oil buyers (Interfax.ru) and a natural disaster striking with a tsunami threat in Kamchatka and Kuril Islands (RIA Novosti).
09:23
RIA Novosti

В Москве во второй день голосования открылись избирательные участки

09:23 (06:23 in your timezone)
10:24
RIA Novosti

Около десяти миллионов человек проголосовали на выборах разного уровня

10:24 (07:24 in your timezone)
12:16

12:18 (09:18)Russia's Regional Elections Conclude, Focus on Ukraine

Russian media continues to report on the conclusion of regional elections, with the Central Election Commission noting a decrease in violations and nearly ten million votes cast (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti). Concurrently, military operations in Ukraine remain a focus, with reports of Russian forces liberating Novonikolaevka (TASS, Vesti) and predictions of Ukraine's response to Russia's renewed "Stream" operation (Lenta.ru). President Putin's vision of a future world of "love and friendship" also garnered attention (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
14:33
RIA Novosti

Трамп назвал условия для введения "серьезных санкций" против России

14:33 (11:33 in your timezone)
14:50

14:52 (11:52)Russia's Regional Elections and Ukraine Conflict Continue

Russian media continues to focus on both the ongoing regional elections and military developments in Ukraine. Elections for heads of seven regions are planned for September 2026, with reports of over 130,000 attacks on election portals (Interfax.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Concurrently, Russian forces have reportedly liberated Novonikolaevka (Izvestia), while Ukrainian general staff responded to claims of Russia repeating "Stream" operation (Lenta.ru). Reports also indicate Russian troops using a gas pipeline to advance on Kupyansk (The Moscow Times).
14:59
RIA Novosti

Стратегия сработала. Россия получила больше, чем ожидала

14:59 (11:59 in your timezone)
14:59
15:07
RIA Novosti

Путин поздравил жителей Москвы с Днем города

15:07 (12:07 in your timezone)
15:16
RIA Novosti

Стратегия сработала. Россия получила больше, чем ожидала

15:16 (12:16 in your timezone)
15:33
16:07
16:24

16:25 (13:25)Putin's Just War and Space Ambitions

Russian media is currently highlighting President Putin's declaration of Russia's involvement in a "just and righteous war" (Komsomolskaya Pravda, The Moscow Times), while also showcasing his recent opening of the National Space Center and the future control center for the Russian orbital station (Interfax.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Simultaneously, there is continued discussion of Donald Trump's conditions for "serious sanctions" against Russia, linking them to NATO members' oil purchases (Lenta.ru, RT (Russia Today), RBC.ru).
17:07
18:58
RIA Novosti

На акцию против нелегальной миграции в Лондоне вышли миллионы человек

18:58 (15:58 in your timezone)
19:07
RIA Novosti

На акцию против нелегальной миграции в Лондоне вышли миллионы человек, начались столкновения с полицией

19:07 (16:07 in your timezone)
19:15
RIA Novosti

Организаторы акции против нелегальной миграции в Лондоне сообщили о миллионах участников, начались столкновения с полицией

19:15 (16:15 in your timezone)
19:33
RIA Novosti

На многотысячной акции против нелегальной миграции в Лондоне начались столкновения с полицией

19:33 (16:33 in your timezone)
19:33

19:34 (16:34)Drone Attacks on Russian Refineries

Russian media is currently focused on reports of drone attacks targeting oil refineries. A drone attacked an oil refinery in Ufa (Lenta.ru, The Moscow Times), causing a fire, and another enterprise in the Perm region (RBC.ru). Concurrently, President Putin emphasized Moscow's historical role as a strong rear (Komsomolskaya Pravda) and new metro stations opened in Moscow (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). International news includes Poland raising fighter jets due to drone attacks in western Ukraine (Vesti) and protests against illegal migration in London (RIA Novosti).
19:49
RIA Novosti

В Орловской области на ж/д путях нашли взрывные устройства, два человека погибли

19:49 (16:49 in your timezone)
20:24
22:06
RIA Novosti

При взрыве в Орловской области погибли двое сотрудников Росгвардии

22:06 (19:06 in your timezone)
22:32

22:33 (19:33)Explosion Rocks Oryol Region Railway

Russian media is currently heavily focused on an explosion on the railway in the Oryol region, with multiple sources reporting on the incident and its aftermath (Kommersant, Lenta.ru, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, Vesti). Initial reports indicate two fatalities, identified as Rosgvardia employees (RIA Novosti). Authorities are also discussing the potential for Ukraine to recognize lost territories (Izvestia), while "The Moscow Times" highlights Putin's succession dilemma. Roger Waters also commented on holding referendums in Ukraine (RT (Russia Today)).
23:22