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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 17.08.2026.
It displays 82 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
17.08.2026 ⇢ The Day Shlosberg Was Sentenced to 11 Years
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The day was dominated by the sentencing of opposition politician Lev Shlosberg to 11 years in prison for anti-war statements. Independent outlets (Meduza, The Moscow Times, Svoboda.org) led with the verdict, while state-aligned media (Interfax, TASS) focused on the Supreme Court's upholding of Yabloko's removal from the ballot. Earlier, a Ukrainian rocket attack on Belgorod killed six, and a drone attack on Astrakhan killed one. By afternoon, Lavrov condemned Japan's reaction to Putin's Kuril visit, and RT reported on Trump's threat to bomb Oman. The day's coverage reflected a split between domestic repression and foreign policy posturing.
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The US president has ordered the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with Seoul
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04:19⇢Moscow's Sky Ablaze
⌨Russian media are dominated by the aftermath of a massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow and the Moscow region, with over 600 drones launched, causing casualties and damage. State-aligned outlets (TASS, RIA Novosti, Interfax) emphasize the scale and response, while independent media (Meduza, The Moscow Times) focus on civilian impact. Other regional attacks in Rostov and Samara are also covered.
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RIA Novosti
Украинские связисты попали в окружение в Сумской области
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RIA Novosti
При ракетном обстреле белгородского села погибли шесть человек
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The Moscow Times (English)
Another four people were wounded in the overnight strike, local authorities said, with a 14-year-old being among them.
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RIA Novosti
При массированной атаке ВСУ на Астраханскую область погибла женщина
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11:16⇢Belgorod's Deadly Dawn
⌨Russian media are dominated by the aftermath of Ukrainian attacks on Belgorod and Astrakhan regions, with state-aligned outlets (Interfax, RIA Novosti) reporting casualties, while independent media (The Moscow Times) highlight civilian impact. Additionally, coverage includes the detention of a man in Sevastopol for treason (NTV), and the Supreme Court's consideration of Yabloko's appeal (Meduza).
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RIA Novosti
Запад готовит масштабную провокацию против России в Латинской Америке, сообщила СВР
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
KP.RU публикует фото памятника, установленного Киркоровым на могиле родных
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RIA Novosti
"Мы не будем рабами". Запад лишился стратегического союзника
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14:09⇢Ceasefire Extended, Ally Lost
⌨Russian media focus on the US-Iran ceasefire extension, with Kommersant reporting the agreement, while RIA Novosti highlights Western loss of a strategic ally. State-aligned outlets (TASS, NTV) report military advances in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia, and independent media (Meduza, The Moscow Times) cover domestic issues like the closure of the Russian LGBT network and fuel supply problems.
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Thousands remain stranded in Ceuta following a massive influx from Morocco that has overwhelmed local authorities
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RIA Novosti
Японцы перешли грань приличия в заявлениях о поездке Путина на Итуруп, заявил Лавров
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RIA Novosti
Японцы перешли грань приличия, критикуя поездку Путина на Итуруп, заявил Лавров
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RIA Novosti
"Мы не будем рабами". Запад лишился стратегического союзника
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Tankers sailing with transponders off are reportedly helping prevent a sharper oil-price surge by moving crude through the disrupted strait
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Канье Уэст приедет в Россию с большим шоу после многолетних слухов о концерте
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The Moscow Times (English)
The veteran Yabloko politician was found guilty of “discrediting” and spreading “fake news” about the Russian military.
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Экономист Остапкович: К дефолту 1998 года привел бесконтрольный выпуск ГКО
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16:43⇢Shlosberg's 11-Year Sentence
⌨Russian media focus on the sentencing of Yabloko politician Lev Shlosberg to 11 years in prison, with independent outlets (Meduza, The Moscow Times) covering the verdict and state-aligned RIA Novosti framing it as a loss of a Western ally. Meanwhile, RT reports on the ongoing 'dark' oil trade through the Strait of Hormuz despite disruptions, and Komsomolskaya Pravda reflects on the 1998 default.
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The Moscow Times (English)
The veteran Yabloko politician was found guilty of “discrediting” and spreading “fake news” about the Russian military.
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Памфилова высказалась о голосовании иноагентов на выборах
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RT India’s Runjhun Sharma has traveled to the country to see how life has changed under Taliban rule
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19:55⇢Shlosberg's 11-Year Sentence Stands
⌨Russian media are dominated by the aftermath of Lev Shlosberg's 11-year prison sentence for anti-war statements, with independent outlets (Meduza, The Moscow Times, Svoboda.org) covering the verdict and its implications, while state-aligned outlets (Interfax, TASS) report on the Supreme Court's decision to uphold Yabloko's removal from the ballot. RT focuses on Afghanistan's new reality under Taliban rule, and NTV reports on Russia's threat to Britain over drone supplies to Ukraine.
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Moscow has accused London of deliberately escalating the Ukraine conflict by supplying weapons used to strike Russian territory
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RIA Novosti
В Сумах прогремели взрывы
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RIA Novosti
В нескольких украинских регионах прогремели взрывы
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RIA Novosti
Греческий танкер подвергся атаке в Черном море, пишет Bloomberg
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RIA Novosti
Греческий танкер подвергся атаке у терминала КТК в Черном море, пишет Bloomberg
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Tehran and Muscat are discussing a parallel Hormuz deal as talks with Washington stall
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