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14.08.2025

Sapsan's Thwarting, Alaska's Path

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 14.08.2025.

It displays 210 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

14.08.2025Sapsan's Thwarting, Alaska's Path
Russian media on August 14 continued its primary focus on the impending Putin-Trump summit in Alaska, detailing its program, timing, and delegate participation. Reports indicated President Putin held meetings with top officials in preparation for the talks, which are not expected to yield final documents. Concurrently, a major narrative emphasized Russia's claimed success in disrupting Ukraine's "Sapsan" missile program, with FSB sources detailing significant damage to production capabilities and plans to strike Russian cities. As the day progressed, focus intensified on reported Ukrainian drone attacks, notably on Rostov-on-Don, leading to multiple casualties and damaged residential buildings. A new development included a confirmed prisoner exchange with Ukraine, involving 84 individuals on each side. These events underscored a complex interplay of high-level diplomacy and ongoing conflict.
14.08.2025

00:14 (21:14)Trump's Summit Demands Intensify

The Russian media continues to prioritize the upcoming diplomatic efforts surrounding the Ukraine conflict, particularly focusing on the potential Putin-Trump-Zelensky summit. Reports detail possible meeting locations and the US easing sanctions ahead of the Alaska summit (RBC.ru, RIA Novosti). Outlets also highlight Trump's stated intentions, including seeking a "gesture of goodwill" from Putin and even threatening "serious consequences" if the war in Ukraine doesn't cease (Vesti, The Moscow Times, RT). These narratives frame the Kiev regime as anxious about these discussions (NTV.ru).
00:30
02:29
03:20
RIA Novosti

Трамп согласился дать Киеву гарантии безопасности только вне рамок НАТО, сообщил источник

03:20 (00:20 in your timezone)
03:55
RIA Novosti

В Волгоградской области после атаки БПЛА загорелся НПЗ

03:55 (00:55 in your timezone)

05:13 (02:13)Summit Details Unfold

Russian media continues to focus on the evolving US-Russia diplomatic landscape, particularly the upcoming Putin-Trump summit. Reports detail the selection of a military base in Alaska for the meeting (Komsomolskaya Pravda), as well as the temporary lifting of some US anti-Russian sanctions (Lenta.ru). Discussions further highlight Trump's stated conditions for Ukraine's security guarantees (RBC.ru) and Ukraine's increasing apprehension regarding these high-level talks (Vesti). The narrative still includes Trump's prior threats of serious consequences for Ukraine if the war does not cease (The Moscow Times).
06:19
RIA Novosti

ВСУ начали передислокацию с Карантинного острова в Херсоне

06:19 (03:19 in your timezone)
06:54
RIA Novosti

ВСУ нанесли удар по зданию правительства Белгородской области

06:54 (03:54 in your timezone)
07:53
07:53
RIA Novosti

Россия сорвала украинскую ракетную программу

07:53 (04:53 in your timezone)
08:10
RIA Novosti

Россия сорвала ракетную программу Украины

08:10 (05:10 in your timezone)

08:12 (05:12)Sapsan Missile Program Thwarted

Russian media extensively reports on the disruption of Ukraine's "Sapsan" missile program, claiming significant damage to four production enterprises that were allegedly preparing strikes on Russian cities (Komsomolskaya Pravda, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, TASS, Vesti). This emphasizes Russia's military success. The upcoming US-Russia summit also remains a topic, with the US temporarily lifting sanctions for Russian attendees (Interfax.ru).
08:19
09:20
RIA Novosti

"Провернут все по-тихому". Украина втайне попросила помощи Москвы

09:20 (06:20 in your timezone)

09:38 (06:38)Sapsan Missile Production Thwarted

Russian media heavily reports on the successful disruption of Ukraine's "Sapsan" missile program, with FSB sources detailing the thwarting of production and significant damage to capabilities (Kommersant, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Lenta.ru, NTV.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS, Vesti, RBC.ru). This emphasizes Russia's intelligence and military achievements. Diplomatic efforts also appear, with the US waiving sanctions for the upcoming Trump-Putin summit (RT, Interfax.ru) and Trump reportedly promising Zelensky against territorial division talks (The Moscow Times).
10:03
10:55
RIA Novosti

ВСУ нанесли удары по жилым домам в Ростове-на-Дону

10:55 (07:55 in your timezone)

10:58 (07:58)Rostov-on-Don Drone Strikes

Russian media's immediate focus has shifted to reported drone attacks on Rostov-on-Don, with multiple outlets detailing damaged multi-story buildings and a sharp increase in casualties (Kommersant, Lenta.ru, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, TASS). RIA Novosti specifically attributes these strikes to Ukrainian forces. Concurrently, reporting continues on the claimed success of Russian forces in disrupting Ukraine's 'Sapsan' missile production and capabilities (NTV.ru, RT, Vesti, Komsomolskaya Pravda).
11:04
Meanwhile, in the Volgograd region, authorities said debris from a “large-scale” Ukrainian drone attack sparked a fire at a local oil refinery. 2
11:04 (08:04 in your timezone)
11:13
RIA Novosti

ВСУ нанесли удары по жилым домам в Ростове-на-Дону, есть пострадавшие

11:13 (08:13 in your timezone)
11:39

12:16 (09:16)Rostov Under Drone Siege

Russian media is heavily focused on drone attacks hitting Rostov-on-Don, with multiple outlets reporting at least 13 casualties and damage to residential buildings (Interfax.ru, Izvestia, Kommersant, Lenta.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti, Vesti). These strikes are widely attributed to Ukrainian forces. Concurrently, the upcoming Putin-Trump summit remains a prominent topic, with discussions surrounding its significance and delegate participation (NTV.ru, RBC.ru, TASS, Svoboda.org).
12:23
RIA Novosti

Ушаков рассказал, как будет проходить встреча Путина и Трампа

12:23 (09:23 in your timezone)
12:47
13:21
13:45
RIA Novosti

Путин провел совещание с членами высшего руководства России перед саммитом на Аляске

13:45 (10:45 in your timezone)

13:48 (10:48)Alaska Summit Path Forged

Russian media largely prioritizes the upcoming Putin-Trump summit, with numerous outlets detailing its time, program, and preparations. Reports specify Putin held meetings with top officials ahead of the Alaska summit (Izvestia, Kommersant, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti, TASS, Vesti). Concurrently, coverage continues on Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Russian cities, including Belgorod and Rostov-on-Don (Lenta.ru, RT, Interfax.ru, The Moscow Times (English)).
14:10
RIA Novosti

"Провернут все по-тихому". Украина втайне попросила помощи Москвы

14:10 (11:10 in your timezone)
14:18
14:18
14:35

14:45 (11:45)Arms Control Dialogue Emerges

Russian media continues to focus on the upcoming Putin-Trump summit, with particular attention to potential arms control agreements (Kommersant, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Discussions also include Trump's speculated plans for Russia's newly acquired regions (Lenta.ru). A significant new development is the confirmed prisoner exchange with Ukraine, involving 84 individuals on each side (RBC.ru, TASS, Vesti). Coverage of Ukrainian drone attacks persists (Interfax.ru, The Moscow Times).
15:35
16:08
17:16
RIA Novosti

В Кремле раскрыли подробности подготовки встречи Путина и Трампа

17:16 (14:16 in your timezone)

17:19 (14:19)Summit Focus: No Documents Expected

Russian media's primary focus remains the upcoming Putin-Trump summit in Alaska. State-aligned outlets detail preparations and confirm no final documents are expected (NTV.ru, RIA Novosti, TASS, Vesti). Concurrently, some reports indicate President Trump's disinterest in new sanctions against Russia (RBC.ru), while the EU reportedly seeks a broader trilateral meeting involving Zelensky (Kommersant). Separately, Ukrainian drone attacks persist in border regions (RT, Interfax.ru, The Moscow Times (English)).
17:41
18:33
18:49

19:24 (16:24)Alaskan Dialogue Commences

Russian media's primary focus remains on the upcoming Putin-Trump summit in Alaska. State-aligned outlets continue to detail preparations and potential outcomes (Lenta.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RT, Svoboda.org, TASS, RIA Novosti). Discussions include Trump's skepticism regarding an immediate Ukraine ceasefire (RBC.ru) and Putin's view of US efforts as sincere (RT). Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone attacks causing damage and casualties in Southern Russia persist (The Moscow Times (English), Vesti).
19:31
RIA Novosti

Спецборт Ил-96 приземлился на Аляске

19:31 (16:31 in your timezone)
19:40
19:56
21:47
RIA Novosti

"Провернут все по-тихому". Украина втайне попросила помощи Москвы

21:47 (18:47 in your timezone)

21:57 (18:57)Alaska Talks Take Shape

Russian media continues to focus on the upcoming Putin-Trump summit, with discussions detailing expectations and Trump's perspective (Lenta.ru, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, RT). Media reports highlight the Ukraine conflict as a key topic for the talks (RT). Amidst this, claims surface that Ukraine has secretly requested Moscow's assistance (RIA Novosti). Concurrently, reports continue on Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Russian territories (Izvestia, Komsomolskaya Pravda, TASS, Vesti, The Moscow Times (English)).
22:38
22:38
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