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17.07.2025

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 17.07.2025.

It displays 178 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

17.07.2025Digital Controls Implemented
Russian media in the morning featured continued Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian territory, notably a strike in Voronezh injuring three children and widespread interceptions of over 120 UAVs overnight. Concurrently, reports noted US tariff discussions and a death from a drone attack in Belgorod. Mid-day saw significant coverage of Russia transferring 1000 bodies of fallen Ukrainian soldiers, a continuation of a prior commitment. The editorial focus then shifted to domestic digital control: the State Duma approved amendments introducing fines for searching extremist materials online. This was followed by reports of Telegram beginning the legal process to open an office in Russia, a move interpreted as "landing" within Russian legal frameworks, though its founder later expressed concerns about a "campaign" against the platform. Discussions about potential new restrictions on foreign messengers also gained prominence, aligning with the broader theme of intensified digital regulation. Separately, Russia protested Japan's joint military exercises with the US.
17.07.2025

01:11 (22:11)Drone Barrage Over Russia

Russian media reports extensively on multiple Ukrainian drone attacks across Russian regions, with specific mention of nearly 50 drones shot down and casualties in Belgorod (Kommersant, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti). Concurrently, outlets highlight discussions around tighter internet controls, including a proposed law penalizing viewing prohibited content, though clarification notes VPN use itself won't be an offense (The Moscow Times, Vesti, Interfax.ru). International affairs briefly touch on Trump's nuanced approach to Russia and Russia's stance on the Gaza conflict (RT, TASS).
01:51
02:25
RIA Novosti

США хотят ввести импортные пошлины на товары из 150 стран

02:25 (23:25 in your timezone)
02:34
RIA Novosti

Трамп сообщил о планах ввести пошлины против 150 стран

02:34 (23:34 in your timezone)
04:41
RIA Novosti

Подполье сообщило о подозрительных судах из-за рубежа в порту Одессы

04:41 (01:41 in your timezone)

04:43 (01:43)Voronezh Struck: Children Injured in Drone Attack

Russian media prominently features continued Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian territory, with multiple outlets detailing a strike on a residential building in Voronezh that resulted in injuries to three children (Lenta.ru, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, TASS). Air defense forces also reportedly intercepted UAVs en route to Moscow (Kommersant). Separately, US policy is noted, including discussions of new tariffs on a wide range of countries and potential duties on Russian palladium (Interfax.ru, Vesti).
05:24
RIA Novosti

При атаке БПЛА на Белгородскую область погибла женщина

05:24 (02:24 in your timezone)
07:07
07:41
RIA Novosti

ПВО за ночь уничтожила 122 беспилотника в 12 регионах

07:41 (04:41 in your timezone)

08:35 (05:35)Drone Barrage Over Russia Intensifies

Russian media continues to prioritize extensive Ukrainian drone attacks across Russian regions. Multiple outlets report air defense forces successfully intercepted over 120 UAVs overnight in various areas (NTV.ru, RIA Novosti, Vesti). Concurrently, reports highlight Voronezh being targeted again this week, with drone debris hitting a residential building (The Moscow Times, RBC.ru). Other military reports detail Russian battlefield successes.
09:08
11:10
Russia's military said it downed 126 drones across multiple regions, with most of the aircraft reported over the Bryansk and Kursk regions. 1
11:10 (08:10 in your timezone)
11:10
RIA Novosti

Украина готовит провокацию с аммиаком в ДНР, сообщило Минобороны

11:10 (08:10 in your timezone)

11:12 (08:12)Sabotage Agents in Voronezh

Russian media continues to focus on the conflict with Ukraine, specifically regarding alleged Ukrainian-linked sabotage and drone attacks on Russian territory. Several outlets report the detention of individuals in Voronezh accused of preparing explosions or being Ukrainian military intelligence agents (Izvestia, RBC.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Concurrently, news highlights broader Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian regions, resulting in casualties (The Moscow Times (English), The Moscow Times). The Ministry of Defense also claims Ukraine is preparing an ammonia provocation in DPR (RIA Novosti, Vesti).
11:19
RIA Novosti

Украина готовит провокацию в ДНР с использованием аммиака, сообщило Минобороны

11:19 (08:19 in your timezone)
12:37

12:39 (09:39)Bodies Exchanged with Ukraine

Russian media's primary focus remains on the conflict with Ukraine. Several outlets widely report on the exchange of bodies of fallen soldiers, specifically noting Russia's transfer of at least a thousand Ukrainian casualties (Interfax.ru, Kommersant, The Moscow Times (English), RBC.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Vesti). Concurrently, the Ministry of Defense alleges Ukrainian preparations for chemical provocations and highlights the detention of an agent gathering intelligence on Russia's Baltic Fleet (NTV.ru, RIA Novosti, Izvestia).
12:46
13:04
RIA Novosti

Песков назвал ограничения мобильного интернета из-за действий Киева оправданными

13:04 (10:04 in your timezone)
13:13
RIA Novosti

В Кремле назвали ограничения мобильного интернета из-за действий Киева оправданными

13:13 (10:13 in your timezone)
13:39
RIA Novosti

В Кремле поддержали ограничения мобильного интернета из соображений безопасности

13:39 (10:39 in your timezone)
13:56
14:22
RIA Novosti

Без школ, но с оружием. Зеленский рассказал о планах на будущее

14:22 (11:22 in your timezone)

14:25 (11:25)The Web's New Limits

Russian media's editorial focus has broadened, now prominently featuring the State Duma's adoption of amendments introducing fines for searching extremist materials online (Interfax.ru, Kommersant, Lenta.ru, RBC.ru). Simultaneously, coverage continues on the conflict with Ukraine, specifically the return of a thousand bodies of Ukrainian soldiers and ongoing negotiation prospects (The Moscow Times (English), NTV.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Reports also highlight Russian forces' confident advances in the Orekhovsky direction (Izvestia).
15:23
15:49
16:15

16:36 (13:36)The Offensive and the Echoes of War

Russian media's primary focus is the Ukraine conflict. Reports highlight Russian drone strikes (Izvestia) and anticipated summer offensives (The Moscow Times). State outlets amplify Medvedev's rhetoric, comparing Ukraine to Nazi Germany (RT (Russia Today)). The exchange of fallen soldiers' bodies (The Moscow Times (English)) and US Patriot missile delays due to Kyiv's needs (Vesti) are also covered. Domestically, the Duma's internet search fines for extremist content remain prominent (Interfax.ru, Kommersant, RBC.ru).
18:09
RIA Novosti

ВС России уничтожили пункт управления ударных БПЛА дальнего действия в Сумской области

18:09 (15:09 in your timezone)
18:27
19:03

19:30 (16:30)Telegram's Russian Landing

The newspapers report on Telegram's move to localize its operations in Russia, marking a significant step for the messaging application (The Moscow Times (English), The Moscow Times, NTV.ru). Concurrently, media continues to detail Russian military operations in Ukraine, reporting strikes on drone control points (Izvestia, RIA Novosti) and battlefield successes (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Russia's diplomatic protest to Japan regarding joint exercises with the US near its borders also draws attention (Kommersant, RBC.ru).
20:20
21:47
RIA Novosti

Путин поручил рассмотреть меры поддержки для экспортеров российского программного обеспечения

21:47 (18:47 in your timezone)
21:56

22:15 (19:15)Telegram's Russian Path

Russian media continues to heavily cover the evolving situation surrounding Telegram and Western software. State communication regulators report progress on Telegram's office registration (Interfax.ru, NTV.ru, The Moscow Times (English)), while Kommersant suggests broader restrictions on Western software and messengers. This comes as Pavel Durov, Telegram's founder, claims a "campaign" against the platform (The Moscow Times, RBC.ru). Separately, some outlets report on US conditions for a Ukraine deal within 50 days (TASS, Vesti).
23:05
RIA Novosti

Путин поручил разработать новые ограничения для иностранных мессенджеров

23:05 (20:05 in your timezone)
23:05
23:14
RIA Novosti

Путин поручил разработать новые ограничения для мессенджеров из недружественных стран

23:14 (20:14 in your timezone)