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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 15.07.2026.
It displays 85 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
15.07.2026 ⇢ The Day the Zaporizhzhia Chief Engineer Was Killed
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The day's dominant story was the death of Alexander Yakovlev, chief engineer of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, in a drone strike. State-aligned and commercial outlets uniformly led with this in the evening, emphasizing his role in nuclear safety and the Foreign Ministry's demand for IAEA condemnation.
Earlier, editors focused on the escalating US-Iran conflict, with reports of a seven-hour US bombing campaign and Iranian strikes on American bases in Bahrain and Kuwait. By morning, attention shifted to Russian strikes on Ukrainian ports and a foiled terror plot at a Russian oil facility.
Midday coverage centered on the fuel crisis, with Rosstat reporting accelerated price increases and Kremlin discussions on mini-refineries. Trump's comments on a potential Ukraine deal also featured.
The Zaporizhzhia killing unified editorial priorities across the spectrum by evening, overshadowing all other developments.
15.07.2026
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Полковник Баранец подвёл итоги встречи Зеленского с коалицией желающих в Париже
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
KP.RU: Каждый шаг украинских агентов становится известен спецслужбам России
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00:18⇢ISS Extension Amid Iran Blockade
⌨State-aligned and commercial outlets report the extension of ISS operations until 2030 (RIA Novosti, TASS) and the docking of Soyuz MS-29 (Interfax). The US-Iran conflict continues with renewed US blockade of Iran (Lenta.ru, NTV) and Congress preparing to authorize Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on Russian oil buyers (The Moscow Times). RT covers the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
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RIA Novosti
Рядом с АЭС в иранском Бушере сработали системы ПВО
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RIA Novosti
Армия Ирана пообещала атаковать американские базы до "окончательной победы"
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Tehran has vowed that “not a single drop of oil” will leave the region as long as “US evil” persists
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RIA Novosti
КСИР заявил об атаке на центр материального обеспечения ВС США в Кувейте
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RIA Novosti
КСИР заявил об атаке на объекты ВС США в Бахрейне и Кувейте
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RIA Novosti
КСИР заявил об атаке на объекты ВС США на Ближнем Востоке
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06:31⇢US and Iran Trade Strikes
⌨Editors across state-aligned and commercial outlets lead with the US-Iran conflict escalating: IRGC claims attack on US assets (RIA Novosti), US completes seven-hour strike series on Iran (Interfax), and Trump threatens strikes on Iran's infrastructure (RT). The Moscow Times reports Congress preparing to authorize 100% tariffs on Russian oil buyers. Lenta.ru covers renewed Russian strikes on Odesa.
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RIA Novosti
Операторы дронов ВСУ, атаковавшие Брянскую область, понесли массовые потери
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Kiev will be allowed to manufacture cruise missiles, glide bombs, and interceptors on its soil, French President Emmanuel Macron has said
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The US president has vowed to escalate strikes against civilian infrastructure unless Tehran bows to his demands
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RIA Novosti
ВС России нанесли удары по украинским портам
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RIA Novosti
Минобороны назвало цели ударов по украинским портам
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10:03⇢Ports Ablaze, Black Sea Revenge
⌨Editors across state-aligned and independent outlets lead with Russian strikes on Ukrainian ports, with TASS, RIA Novosti, and NTV reporting the military's stated goals. The Moscow Times reports Ukraine's retaliatory sinking of 17 tankers and 2 gas carriers in the Black Sea. Lenta.ru covers a foiled terror plot at a Russian oil facility. Meduza publishes archival texts of murdered journalist Natalia Estemirova.
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The Moscow Times (English)
The extension announcement came shortly after a Russian Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft successfully docked with the ISS earlier Tuesday.
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RIA Novosti
Николай Патрушев: нам повезло родиться в России, и надо уметь этим дорожить
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RIA Novosti
В ВС России рассказали, как уничтожают последние каналы снабжения ВСУ в Красном Лимане
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17:10⇢Fuel Crisis and Mini-Refineries
⌨Editors across state-aligned and independent outlets focus on the fuel crisis in Russia following Ukrainian strikes on refineries. Meduza reports Kremlin discussions on mini-refineries, while TASS covers Novak's statements on market supply. Lenta.ru quotes Zakharova on obstacles to ending the Ukraine conflict. Kommersant and NTV report Trump's comments on a potential deal with Russia. RIA Novosti covers military operations in Krasny Liman. Interfax reports US strikes on Iran. The Moscow Times covers EU drone investment for Ukraine and ISS extension.
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Tehran says it has struck major US Navy facilities in Bahrain in response to recent American actions in the region
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные поразили три судна с военными грузами в районе Одессы
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RIA Novosti
ВС России поразили три судна с военными грузами в районе Одессы
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20:29⇢Fuel Prices Surge as Iran Warns of Oil Cutoff
⌨Editors focus on the fuel crisis, with Rosstat reporting accelerated price increases (Meduza, Kommersant). State-aligned outlets highlight Russian strikes on Ukrainian ports and vessels (RIA Novosti, TASS). The US-Iran conflict continues with Iran warning 'oil for everyone or no one' after striking US facilities in Bahrain (RT).
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RIA Novosti
Главный инженер ЗАЭС погиб при атаке украинского дрона
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Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda has claimed Moscow may be planning “provocations” and limited attacks on critical EU infrastructure
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