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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 16.07.2026.
It displays 98 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
16.07.2026 ⇢ The Day Ukraine's Defense Minister Was Fired
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Editors across the spectrum led with the dismissal of Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who publicly demanded the resignation of Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky. Zelensky appointed SBU chief Yevhen Khmara as acting minister. State-aligned outlets framed the shake-up as internal chaos, while independent sources detailed Fedorov's press conference accusing Syrsky of intrigue. Earlier, state media focused on Russian strikes on Kyiv and Odesa, and the FSB's claim of foiling two terror attacks on the Crimean Bridge using Finnish explosives. The murder of the Zaporizhzhia NPP chief engineer remained prominent, with a terrorism case opened. By midday, the removal of VK apps from Google Play dominated commercial outlets. Fuel shortages and Boris Nadezhdin's travel ban were covered by independent media. The US-Iran conflict continued as a secondary theme, with reports of new US strikes and Iranian retaliation.
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00:44⇢The Fallen Engineer of Zaporizhzhia
⌨Russian editors focus on the death of Alexander Yakovlev, Chief Engineer at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, killed in a Ukrainian drone strike. Outlets emphasize his role in nuclear safety (Lenta.ru, Meduza, Kommersant, RIA Novosti, Interfax). State-aligned media highlight the Foreign Ministry’s demand for IAEA condemnation (NTV), while official reporting also covers the induction of 141,000 spring conscripts into the military (TASS).
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RIA Novosti
Иранская ПВО сбила американский беспилотник Reaper
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RIA Novosti
КСИР заявил об ударе по скоплению американских военных в Кувейте
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RIA Novosti
ВС России нанесли групповой удар по целям в Киеве и Одессе
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08:10⇢Greece Blocks EU Sanctions Package
⌨Editors lead with Greece blocking the 21st EU sanctions package against Russia over a billionaire's interests (Lenta.ru, TASS, RIA Novosti). State-aligned outlets also highlight Russian strikes on Kyiv and Odesa (RIA Novosti, TASS) and air defense downing drones near Moscow (TASS). Independent sources focus on Argentina's World Cup comeback (Meduza) and Zelensky dismissing another defense minister (RT).
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RIA Novosti
ВС России нанесли серию мощных ударов по целям в Киеве и Одессе
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
ФСБ: Предотвращен теракт на Крымском мосту с двумя машинами и тонной взрывчатки
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Звезда фильма «Финист – Ясный Сокол» Вячеслав Воскресенский попал в реанимацию
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10:29⇢Strikes on Odesa, Foiled Bridge Plot
⌨State-aligned and commercial outlets lead with Russian strikes on Ukrainian military-industrial targets and ports in Odesa (TASS, RIA Novosti), while independent sources highlight protests in Ukraine against the dismissal of Defense Minister Fedorov (Meduza). The FSB claims to have foiled two terror attacks on the Crimean Bridge using Finnish explosives (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
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The Moscow Times (English)
The Defense Ministry said it intercepted 375 Ukrainian drones across Russia and Crimea between Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
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Kiev was allegedly plotting a terrorist attack that would overshadow the Moscow Crocus City Hall massacre
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RIA Novosti
Рада назначила Корецкого, связанного с делом Миндича, новым премьером
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RIA Novosti
ВС России добрались до окрестностей Славянска
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RIA Novosti
ВС России добрались до окрестностей Славянска и начали в него заходить
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RIA Novosti
Бойцы "Запада" добрались до окрестностей Славянска и начали в него заходить
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13:18⇢The Engineer's Last Stand
⌨Editors focus on the murder of Zaporizhzhia NPP chief engineer, with a terrorism case opened (NTV, Kommersant). State-aligned outlets highlight Ukrainian military advances near Slavyansk (RIA Novosti) and Peskov's statement that no peace talks are imminent (TASS). Independent sources report on Ukraine's defense minister dismissal (Meduza, Svoboda) and alleged Ukrainian plans for a terrorist attack (RT).
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RIA Novosti
Операторы БПЛА "Запада" начали наносить удары по боевикам ВСУ в Славянске
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RIA Novosti
Россияне должны получать купленные дома и квартиры вовремя, заявил Путин на встрече с Хуснуллиным
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
KP.RU: Европа делает шоу из огромной очереди из Европы в Россию
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RIA Novosti
Санкции отменяются: ЕС признал зависимость от еще одного ресурса из России
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15:47⇢VK Apps Vanished from Google Play
⌨Editors focus on the removal of VK and related apps from Google Play, with multiple outlets reporting the disappearance of Odnoklassniki, Marusya, and Mail.ru. State-aligned and commercial sources highlight the FSB's claim of foiling two terror attacks on the Crimean Bridge using Finnish explosives. Independent outlets cover Boris Nadezhdin's travel ban and fuel crisis.
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The Moscow Times (English)
Pro-Kremlin military bloggers called Mykhailo Fedorov “far too smart and effective an enemy.”
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Ирина Апексимова не стала выступать на прощании с Юрием Смирновым
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
ФСБ: Предотвращен теракт на Крымском мосту с двумя машинами и тонной взрывчатки
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RIA Novosti
МИД назвал участие Южной Кореи в перевооружении НАТО недопустимым
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RIA Novosti
В центре Дубая прогремели взрывы
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19:44⇢Ukraine's Defense Minister Reshuffle
⌨Editors focus on Ukraine's defense minister shake-up, with Zelensky appointing SBU chief Yevgeny Khmara (Meduza, The Moscow Times English). State-aligned outlets highlight Russia destroying nearly half of Ukraine's port infrastructure (NTV) and foiling a terror plot on the Crimean Bridge with Finnish explosives (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Explosions in Dubai are also reported (RIA Novosti).
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RIA Novosti
МИД назвал участие Южной Кореи в перевооружении НАТО недопустимым
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None of the US objectives in the Middle East conflict have been achieved, Rajiv Sikri tells RT India
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The attack comes as Beirut and West Jerusalem just wrapped up a new round of US‑brokered talks
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Sergey Koretsky was reportedly a close associate of the disgraced businessman, who fled to Israel amid a massive corruption scandal
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RIA Novosti
В ДНР два человека погибли при атаках ВСУ
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