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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 17.09.2025.
It displays 176 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
17.09.2025 ⇢ The day sanctions discussions and military exercises concluded
⌨Russian media began the day with continued reports of discussions regarding increased economic pressure and new sanctions on Russia by Western countries. This narrative persisted throughout the morning. Concurrently, an announcement of a Russian Starlink analogue by the head of Roscosmos also gained traction. By late morning, the focus shifted to Russia-Ukraine conflict developments, with Lavrov stating the EU had "no place" at Ukraine talks.
Later, reports emerged of Russia's legislative actions, including the State Duma supporting year-round conscription and denouncing the European Convention against Torture. The day concluded with the Ministry of Defense announcing the completion of the "Zapad-2025" strategic exercises, and General Gerasimov reporting that Russian troops were advancing on almost all fronts in the Special Military Operation zone.
Later, reports emerged of Russia's legislative actions, including the State Duma supporting year-round conscription and denouncing the European Convention against Torture. The day concluded with the Ministry of Defense announcing the completion of the "Zapad-2025" strategic exercises, and General Gerasimov reporting that Russian troops were advancing on almost all fronts in the Special Military Operation zone.
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The detained individuals are suspected of a careless attempt at film-making, according to officials
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00:46 (21:46)⇢Zelensky's Moscow Refusal
⌨Russian media continues to focus on President Putin's participation in the "Zapad-2025" exercises with Belarus (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Interfax.ru, Komsomolskaya Pravda, RIA Novosti). Simultaneously, several outlets report on Donald Trump's visit to the UK (Izvestia) and his statements regarding Ukraine's problems (RBC.ru). There is also coverage of Zelensky's willingness for unconditional meetings with Putin and Trump (Vesti), while also stating Russia is preparing new offensives (The Moscow Times) and explaining his refusal to go to Moscow (Lenta.ru).
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Prosecutors say the alleged assassin had been leaning “more to the left”
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Евгений Петросян назвал свой 80-й день рождения лучшим
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Pronews: пять стран ЕС отказались запрещать выдачу виз россиянам
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The Zapad 2025 maneuvers were aimed at defending the borders using lessons from the Ukraine conflict, the president said
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RIA Novosti
"Торнадо-С" уничтожил пункты дислокации ВСУ на Купянском направлении
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RIA Novosti
Подполье сообщило об ударе по заводу систем наведения для ракет на Украине
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07:42 (04:42)⇢New Sanctions Loom
⌨Russian media continues to focus on President Putin's participation in the "Zapad-2025" exercises (RT (Russia Today), TASS, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Simultaneously, two sources highlight discussions between the EC head and Trump regarding increased economic pressure and new sanctions on Russia (Interfax.ru, Izvestia). Other reports include Ukraine missile system strikes (RIA Novosti) and UN Secretary-General comments on reforms and conflicts (Lenta.ru).
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RIA Novosti
Подполье рассказало об ударе по заводу систем наведения для ракет на Украине
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RIA Novosti
Российские войска нанесли удары по заводу, выпускающему системы наведения для украинских ракет
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09:51 (06:51)⇢Ukraine Rail Strikes
⌨Russian media continues to focus on Russia's military actions against Ukraine, with reports of railway attacks and strikes on guidance system factories (The Moscow Times, RIA Novosti). Simultaneously, several sources cover ongoing discussions regarding increased economic pressure and new sanctions on Russia by Western countries (RBC.ru, Svoboda.org, Interfax.ru, Izvestia). The cohesion score indicates significant editorial focus on both these themes.
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RIA Novosti
Грузия полностью погасила исторический долг перед Россией
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Recent decisions on the military and civil governance triggered significant public backlash, the outlet has noted
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The Moscow Times (English)
The man, identified only as a citizen of a North African country, was said to have gathered information about military sites and infrastructure. 1
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RIA Novosti
Бойцы "Севера" уничтожили диверсантов у границы с Курской областью
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Radio Liberty
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11:35 (08:35)⇢Russia Launches Starlink Rival
⌨Russian media continues to report on discussions of increased economic pressure and sanctions against Russia by Western countries (Interfax.ru, Izvestia, RBC.ru). Simultaneously, multiple sources highlight the announcement of a Russian Starlink analogue by the head of Roscosmos (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Vesti). Other reports include an alleged arrest of a spy for Ukraine (The Moscow Times (English)) and the reopening of Krasnodar airport (NTV.ru).
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The report points to increasing popular resentment to decisions made by Kiev
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The bloc has embraced “revanchism” and is seeking to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia, the foreign minister has said
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13:12 (10:12)⇢Lavrov on EU's Ukraine Talks Absence
⌨Russian media continues to focus on Russia-Ukraine conflict developments, with Lavrov stating the EU has "no place" at Ukraine talks and is trying to disrupt the peace process (Izvestia, RT (Russia Today)). Concurrently, reports emerge of Russia's legislative actions, including the State Duma supporting year-round conscription (Kommersant) and denouncing the European Convention against Torture (RBC.ru).
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The Moscow Times (English)
Navalnaya said in a video statement that her husband’s biological samples were obtained last February and later “securely smuggled abroad.” 2
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The Moscow Times (English)
Yulia Mavalnaya said that her husband’s biological samples were obtained last February and later “securely smuggled abroad.” 2
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RIA Novosti
Берлин изменил позицию и поддержал передачу Киеву доходов от российских активов, пишет Bloomberg
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Lenta.ru
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RIA Novosti
Вооружение, закупленное у США на деньги стран НАТО, уже отправляют Украине, пишет Reuters
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The Moscow Times
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15:05 (12:05)⇢Navalny's Widow Claims Poison Proof
⌨Russian media continues to focus on Russia-Ukraine conflict developments, with new reports emerging of drones attacking the Belgorod region government building (RBC.ru) and Ukraine receiving US-procured NATO weaponry (RIA Novosti). Simultaneously, the widow of Alexei Navalny claims foreign lab tests confirm his poisoning (The Moscow Times (English), The Moscow Times). Separately, Chery denies leaving Russia (Kommersant, Lenta.ru).
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The suspect placed a US flag onto the damaged gate of the agency’s Pittsburgh building before fleeing the scene, the agency has said
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RIA Novosti
Путин обсудил с правительством развитие социальной, транспортной и энергетической инфраструктуры
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RIA Novosti
"Это сделано намеренно": Москва и Минск дали Западу повод задуматься
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The Moscow Times
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Photographs and candles were laid at the US Embassy for the slain American commentator and Ukrainian refugee
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17:06 (14:06)⇢Putin Orders Direct Line Preparations
⌨Russian media is currently focused on the European Union's plans to tighten sanctions against Russia, specifically targeting oil refineries and banks in India and China (Kommersant, RBC.ru). Concurrently, multiple sources report on President Putin's directive to prepare for another "Direct Line" Q&A session (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS, Vesti). Separately, Interfax.ru notes that the price of Ai-92 gasoline on the exchange has hit record highs for the second consecutive day.
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Chrystia Freeland’s grandfather edited a Nazi propaganda newspaper during World War II, claims she attempted to dismiss as ‘KGB propaganda’
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Chrystia Freeland’s grandfather edited a Nazi propaganda newspaper during World War II, a fact she attempted to dismiss as “KGB propaganda”
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Lenta.ru
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The Ukrainian leader says he ready for talks with the Russian president with or without Trump but refuses to go to Moscow
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The Ukrainian leader wants “to fight to the last but with others doing the fighting,” Georgy Mazurashu has said
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19:07 (16:07)⇢Putin Calls for Direct Line Amidst Official Resignation
⌨Russian media continues to focus on President Putin's directive to prepare for another "Direct Line" Q&A session (NTV.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Simultaneously, reports indicate Dmitry Kozak has resigned as Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration (Lenta.ru, RBC.ru). Separately, Kommersant reports on potential EU visa restrictions for Russians in the 19th sanctions package.
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RIA Novosti
В Белоруссии завершились учения "Запад-2025"
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RIA Novosti
Учения "Запад-2025" завершились
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RIA Novosti
Минобороны объявило о завершении учений "Запад-2025"
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RIA Novosti
ВС России уничтожили огневые точки ВСУ возле Работино в Запорожской области
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The Moscow Times
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RIA Novosti
"Это сделано намеренно": Москва и Минск дали Западу повод задуматься
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As Israeli troops push into the enclave’s heart, 600,000 civilians face an impossible choice: Flee into uncertainty or stay and risk annihilation
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Владимиру Путину рассказали, на что жалуются россияне в обращениях к президенту
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RIA Novosti
Герасимов рассказал о продвижении российских войск в зоне СВО
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21:25 (18:25)⇢Gerasimov Details Advances in Special Military Operation
⌨Russian media continues to heavily focus on the ongoing military offensive, with multiple sources reporting that Russian troops are advancing on almost all fronts in the Special Military Operation zone (Lenta.ru, RIA Novosti, TASS, Vesti). Concurrently, President Putin is being briefed on citizen complaints regarding infrastructure and housing, and discussing development strategy until 2036 (Komsomolskaya Pravda, NTV.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Владимиру Путину рассказали, на что жалуются россияне в обращениях к президенту
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RIA Novosti
Герасимов сообщил о продвижении российских войск почти на всех направлениях в зоне СВО
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
"Это сделано намеренно": Москва и Минск дали Западу повод задуматься
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The Moscow Times
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Moscow has warned that confiscation of its assets immobilized in the West would constitute “theft”
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