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17.04.2025

Day Trump Three-Day Ultimatum While Taliban Ban Lifted

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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.

17.04.2025Day Trump Three-Day Ultimatum While Taliban Ban Lifted
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.
17.04.2025
00:26
01:09
RIA Novosti

В ЕС отказались от идеи запрета на импорт российского СПГ, передает Reuters

01:09 (22:09 in your timezone)
01:34
02:17

02:18 (23:18)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).
02:59
05:40
RIA Novosti

Российские военные уничтожили пункт дислокации ВСУ в Харьковской области

05:40 (02:40 in your timezone)
05:49
07:05
07:05

07:32 (04:32)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).
07:39
RIA Novosti

Силы ПВО за ночь уничтожили 71 беспилотник

07:39 (04:39 in your timezone)
08:13
RIA Novosti

Эмир Катара отправился с визитом в Москву, где встретится с Путиным

08:13 (05:13 in your timezone)
09:22

09:58 (06:58)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).
10:22
10:56
RIA Novosti

Украинский дрон атаковал Запорожскую АЭС

10:56 (07:56 in your timezone)
11:04
11:56
12:04
12:21
RIA Novosti

Эмир Катара прибыл в Россию, где проведет встречу с Путиным

12:21 (09:21 in your timezone)
12:21
12:30

12:32 (09:32)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).
12:39
RIA Novosti

"Это прямая угроза для нас". Что назревает у российских границ

12:39 (09:39 in your timezone)
13:57
13:57
RIA Novosti

В Кремле проходят переговоры Путина и эмира Катара

13:57 (10:57 in your timezone)
14:05
RIA Novosti

"Это прямая угроза для нас". Что назревает у российских границ

14:05 (11:05 in your timezone)

14:07 (11:07)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).
14:14
14:14

15:50 (12:50)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).
16:14
RIA Novosti

ВС России нанесли удар по зданию в Херсоне, где находилось до 150 боевиков ВСУ

16:14 (13:14 in your timezone)
16:31
16:57
17:05
RIA Novosti

Россия и Катар подписали соглашение о создании новой инвестиционной платформы

17:05 (14:05 in your timezone)
17:31
RIA Novosti

Москва и Доха подписали соглашение о создании новой инвестиционной платформы

17:31 (14:31 in your timezone)
17:32
17:49
RIA Novosti

"Это прямая угроза для нас". Что назревает у российских границ

17:49 (14:49 in your timezone)

18:34 (15:34)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).
20:40
RIA Novosti

Украинские дроны-камикадзе атаковали Энергодар

20:40 (17:40 in your timezone)
20:49
RIA Novosti

ВСУ нанесли удар по храму-часовне в Брянской области

20:49 (17:49 in your timezone)

20:50 (17:50)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).
21:14
21:14
21:23
21:31
21:31
RIA Novosti

Путин обсудил с Токаевым российско-американский диалог и сотрудничество в энергетике

21:31 (18:31 in your timezone)
21:57

22:50 (19:50)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).
23:31
Several people have been injured after a gunman opened fire on the campus of Florida State University
23:31 (20:31 in your timezone)