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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 17.04.2025.
It displays 167 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
17.04.2025 ⇢ Day Trump Three-Day Ultimatum While Taliban Ban Lifted
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Russia's Supreme Court lifted the ban on the Taliban movement, removing it from the terrorist organization list—a significant policy shift amid Russia's evolving Central Asian strategy. Russian forces reported liberating Preobrazhenka in DPR while military operations continued around Kursk region and Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
The day's diplomatic engagement featured Putin's meeting with Qatar's Emir, resulting in a new investment platform agreement. Russia requested UN Security Council consultations on an energy infrastructure strikes moratorium, continuing previous days' ceasefire discussions.
By evening, Trump dominated coverage with reports he gave Putin three days to respond to Ukraine ceasefire proposal terms. This ultimatum follows yesterday's Boeing deal floated as part of peace negotiations and earlier reports of intense diplomatic work. Russia's Prosecutor General filed a lawsuit against German energy firm Wintershall Dea, suggesting continued economic confrontation with Western companies despite peace overtures.
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Washington’s rupture with longtime allies over Ukraine has shattered the global order, Francois Bayrou has said
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RIA Novosti
В ЕС отказались от идеи запрета на импорт российского СПГ, передает Reuters
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The previous government worked to silence dissenting voices, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Сайт KP.RU перечислил товары, упавшие в цене из-за укрепления рубля
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02:18⇢EU Rejects Russian LNG Import Ban
⌨The newspapers report on Russia's military operations in Kursk region, with Russian forces expelling Ukrainian troops from a monastery (NTV). In international relations, Putin met with Alexander Trufanov, released from Hamas captivity (Izvestia), while the EU is preparing an anti-Russian resolution (Lenta) but rejected proposals to ban Russian LNG imports (RIA Novosti, Moscow Times). Economic coverage highlights the strengthening ruble causing price decreases on some goods (Komsomolskaya Pravda) and analysts discussing potential "soft landing" versus "shock" scenarios for Russia's economy (RBC). Actor Jean-Claude Van Damme expressed desire to visit Russia as a "peace ambassador" (Vesti).
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The Russian president has promised to help broker the release of the remaining captives held by Hamas
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные уничтожили пункт дислокации ВСУ в Харьковской области
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Friedrich Merz should not supply Taurus missiles to Kiev, the leader of the Social Democrats said
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Политолог Синельников-Оришак: у Трампа есть два рычага давления на Зеленского
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The Jewish state reportedly intended to initiate strikes on Tehran’s nuclear site next month
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07:32⇢Putin-Trump Ukraine Negotiations Scenarios Examined
⌨The newspapers report on potential Putin-Trump negotiations over Ukraine, with seven possible scenarios being analyzed (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Putin thanked Hamas leadership for releasing hostages (Interfax), while Trump reportedly blocked Israel's planned attack on Iranian nuclear sites (RT). In the ongoing Ukraine conflict, Russian forces have established new positions near Figolevka in Kharkiv region (TASS) and destroyed Ukrainian military positions in Kharkiv region (RIA Novosti). Finland's president called on Russia to respond after speaking with Zelensky (Lenta). The Russian Prosecutor General has filed a lawsuit against Wintershall Dea and international arbitrators (RBC), while Professor Diesen claims Europe has a new "boogeyman" in Russia (Vesti).
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RIA Novosti
Силы ПВО за ночь уничтожили 71 беспилотник
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RIA Novosti
Эмир Катара отправился с визитом в Москву, где встретится с Путиным
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The Jewish state reportedly intended to conduct strikes on nuclear sites next month
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09:58⇢Russia Files Lawsuit Against German Energy Company
⌨The newspapers report on Russia's prosecutor filing a lawsuit against German company Wintershall Dea (Interfax, RBC). In military news, Russian air defense systems destroyed 71 Ukrainian drones overnight (NTV), including in Shuya, Ivanovo region (TASS). International relations coverage features the Emir of Qatar visiting Moscow to meet Putin (RIA Novosti) and Trump refusing to support Israel's planned strike on Iranian nuclear facilities (Moscow Times, RT). The Russian Foreign Ministry explained a controversial raid on a migrant bathhouse in Moscow after Kyrgyzstan expressed satisfaction with the scandal (Lenta). Domestically, Russian ambassador Kelin called Britain's foreign influence registration scheme a "witch hunt" (Izvestia), while authorities warned about scammers hacking government service accounts through screen sharing (Rossiyskaya Gazeta).
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President Trump recently claimed that the country possesses weapons “nobody has any idea” about
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RIA Novosti
Украинский дрон атаковал Запорожскую АЭС
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The bloc must look for new partners as trade tensions with the US increase, the European Commission president has said
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The Azov brigade’s Denis Prokopenko will soon lead five full brigades, the National Guard has announced
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The Azov brigade’s Denis Prokopenko will soon lead five full brigades, the National Guard has announced
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RIA Novosti
Эмир Катара прибыл в Россию, где проведет встречу с Путиным
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A Russian-Indian joint venture manufacturing AK-203 assault rifles is looking to supply law enforcement in Kerala
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Incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz earlier said he wants to supply Taurus missiles to Kiev, despite the outgoing government ruling out the move
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12:32⇢Drone Attack Forces Shuya Schools Online
⌨The newspapers report on Milorad Dodik declaring he isn't afraid of EU sanctions for his planned May 9 visit to Moscow (Izvestia). Military news includes Ukrainian drone attacks on Shuya forcing schools to shift to remote learning (NTV) and accusations of Ukraine attacking the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant as a moratorium ends (TASS). Several political appointments are covered, including Sergey Glazyev as secretary of the Union State (RBC) and Dmitry Mezentsev as Putin's representative to the Constitutional Court (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). International relations feature the Emir of Qatar arriving for talks with Putin (RIA Novosti) and UK potentially supporting Germany giving missiles to Ukraine (RT).
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RIA Novosti
"Это прямая угроза для нас". Что назревает у российских границ
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Kommersant
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
В Кремле проходят переговоры Путина и эмира Катара
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RIA Novosti
"Это прямая угроза для нас". Что назревает у российских границ
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14:07⇢Russian Military Liberates Preobrazhenka
⌨The newspapers report on Russian military advancements with multiple sources announcing the liberation of Preobrazhenka in the Donetsk People's Republic (Izvestia, NTV, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). In a high-profile corruption case, former Deputy Chief of the General Staff Shamarin has been sentenced to seven years in prison for bribery (Interfax, Kommersant, TASS). Other coverage includes a Russian deputy allegedly working from Ukraine for four years (Lenta), Russia demanding technology transfers from foreign companies wanting to return (Moscow Times), Trump calling for the dismissal of the Federal Reserve chairman (RBC), and perceived threats near Russian borders (RIA Novosti).
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The Moscow Times (English)
Shamarin was one of several senior military officials arrested last year in what observers have described as a broader anti-corruption campaign. 1
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All Gulf States want to join diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine conflict, Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari has told RT
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The Moscow Times
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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15:50⇢Supreme Court Suspends Taliban Ban In Russia
⌨The newspapers report on the Supreme Court of Russia suspending the ban on the Taliban movement in Russia (Interfax, Kommersant, RBC, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS). Easter-related price analysis shows kulich (Easter bread) prices have risen moderately while egg prices have decreased (Komsomolskaya Pravda). In military affairs, a second general from the Defense Ministry has been sentenced to prison for bribery (Moscow Times). Putin's special representative commented on Russia-US negotiations (Lenta), while Qatar has called for resolving crises through diplomacy rather than warfare (RT). Putin expressed interest in maintaining Syria's unity (NTV).
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RIA Novosti
ВС России нанесли удар по зданию в Херсоне, где находилось до 150 боевиков ВСУ
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Officials believe that even the US president’s closest aides do not have decision-making power, the report says
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The Moscow Times (English)
While the move does not amount to formal diplomatic recognition, it’s widely seen as a step toward normalization with Afghanistan’s rulers. 2
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RIA Novosti
Россия и Катар подписали соглашение о создании новой инвестиционной платформы
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RIA Novosti
Москва и Доха подписали соглашение о создании новой инвестиционной платформы
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Both leaders have called for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and pledged support for Syria following last year’s coup
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RIA Novosti
"Это прямая угроза для нас". Что назревает у российских границ
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18:34⇢Taliban Removed From Russian Terrorist List
⌨The newspapers report on Russia removing the Taliban from its list of terrorist organizations, with multiple sources covering the Supreme Court's decision (Interfax, RBC, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Moscow Times, Lenta). In international affairs, Russia has requested a UN Security Council meeting on a moratorium for strikes on energy facilities (Kommersant). Putin posthumously awarded the Order of Courage to Izvestia correspondent Fedorchak (Izvestia). Other coverage includes Russia protesting Japan's planned military drills near Russian borders (TASS, Vesti), potential return of Korean brands to Russia (Moscow Times), and Putin's discussions with Qatar's emir about Gaza and Syria crises (RT).
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The Moscow Times
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RIA Novosti
Украинские дроны-камикадзе атаковали Энергодар
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ нанесли удар по храму-часовне в Брянской области
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20:50⇢Russia Requests UN Security Council Meeting On Energy Strikes Moratorium
⌨The newspapers report on Russia's diplomatic initiatives with multiple sources covering Russia's request for UN Security Council consultations on a moratorium for strikes on energy facilities (Izvestia, RBC, Kommersant). Putin's meeting with the Emir of Qatar was widely discussed, with emphasis on expanding bilateral relations (NTV, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Military news includes Ukrainian forces allegedly striking a church in Bryansk region (RIA Novosti, TASS). Other coverage includes pro-Kremlin economists proposing currency operation restrictions to mobilize resources (Moscow Times), Trump's ceasefire goals in Ukraine being revealed (Lenta), and prosecutors searching bookstores (Svoboda).
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The Moscow Times
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Firing such missiles would be impossible without involvement of Berlin’s military, the Foreign Ministry has noted
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Полковник Баранец: России есть, чем ответить на поставки Taurus Киеву
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The Moscow Times
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The facility was likely destroyed by “inept” air defenses, according to the Russian embassy in New Delhi
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
"Комсомольская правда" подсчитала, как за год изменились цены на главные пасхальные блюда
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RIA Novosti
Путин обсудил с Токаевым российско-американский диалог и сотрудничество в энергетике
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22:50⇢Trump Issues Three-Day Ukraine Ceasefire Ultimatum
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's ultimatum to Russia regarding a ceasefire in Ukraine, with multiple sources indicating Trump has given Putin three days to respond to peace proposal terms (Lenta, Moscow Times, RBC, Vesti). Russian diplomatic activities feature prominently with coverage of Putin's discussions with Kazakhstan President Tokayev on energy cooperation (Izvestia, RIA Novosti) and Foreign Minister Rubio informing Lavrov about contacts with Ukraine in France (TASS). Economic news includes analysis of Easter food prices, noting that traditional Easter bread prices have risen moderately while egg prices have decreased (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
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Several people have been injured after a gunman opened fire on the campus of Florida State University
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