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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 18.04.2025.
It displays 160 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
18.04.2025 ⇢ Day US Peace Plan Offered Russia Territory While Trump Threatened Exit
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The Bloomberg revelation of a US peace plan dominated Russian media, with reports claiming Washington would allow Russia to retain newly occupied territories and potentially recognize Crimea while offering sanctions relief. This plan follows the previous days' three-day ultimatum from Trump, who reinforced the pressure by threatening US withdrawal from negotiations and cessation of military aid to Ukraine.
Security incidents featured prominently with FSB reporting the arrest of an SBU agent allegedly planning to bomb a military facility in Novorossiysk. Russian defense authorities claimed 56 Ukrainian drones were intercepted overnight while announcing the liberation of Valentinivka village in DPR.
The religious dimension intensified as Moldova reportedly blocked an Orthodox bishop from traveling to Jerusalem for the Holy Fire ceremony, which Russian officials and media characterized as "spiritual terror" and religious freedom violation, aligning with coverage of upcoming Orthodox Easter.
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Two people have reportedly been killed and several others injured after a gunman opened fire on the Florida State University campus
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RIA Novosti
США и Украина подписали меморандум по сделке о полезных ископаемых
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NATO’s target of spending 2% of members’ GDP on defense is insufficient, the US president said
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02:31⇢Nebenzya Rules Out Realistic Ceasefire Prospects
⌨The newspapers report on ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict developments, with Russian UN ambassador Nebenzya dismissing possibilities of a ceasefire as unrealistic at this stage (Izvestia, NTV, TASS). Military news includes reporting on Russian airstrikes against Ukrainian forces in Kherson (Lenta). Another significant development is the signing of a memorandum between Ukraine and the US regarding mineral resources (RBC, RIA Novosti). Russian media also discusses potential consequences if Germany provides Taurus missiles to Ukraine, with Colonel Baranets warning that Germany would become a direct conflict participant if these missiles strike the Crimean Bridge (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
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The US president argued the Ukrainian leader hasn’t “done a greatest job”
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RIA Novosti
Число погибших при ударах США по порту в Йемене выросло до 33
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RIA Novosti
При атаке беспилотника на Белгородскую область погибли два бойца самообороны
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The site was used to fund the Houthi “terrorist effort,” the United States Central Command said
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RIA Novosti
Силы ПВО ночью перехватили 56 беспилотников
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07:27⇢US Destroys Houthi Port in Yemen
⌨The newspapers report on U.S. military strikes against Yemen's Houthi-controlled port of Ras-Isa (Interfax, RT). Ukrainian drone activity features prominently with Russian air defense forces reportedly intercepting 56 Ukrainian drones overnight (RIA Novosti, TASS). Other coverage includes reports that Zelensky has been warned about a "last chance" for peace with Russia (Lenta), a domestic crime story involving a father detained after his children were killed by their mother in Kansk (NTV), and Italian Prime Minister Meloni's meeting with Trump where she called to "make the West great again" (Vesti).
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Radio Liberty
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RIA Novosti
Уиткофф обсуждал в России вопрос территорий, который можно частично решить, пишет WSJ
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RIA Novosti
Уиткофф обсуждал в России вопрос территорий, пишет WSJ
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The final agreement is expected to be sealed next week, US President Donald Trump has said
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Молдавская оппозиция назвала срыв властями поездки архиепископа за Благодатным огнем актом террора
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RIA Novosti
Молдавская оппозиция обвинила власти в терроре из-за срыва поездки архиепископа за Благодатным огнем
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10:19⇢Security Agents Arrested Planning Bombings
⌨The newspapers report on multiple security incidents with FSB detaining a foreign agent in Krasnodar region who was preparing a terrorist attack (Interfax, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS). Similarly, reports indicate an SBU agent was arrested in Novorossiysk planning to bomb an administrative building (TASS, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Military operations coverage continues with Russian forces claiming to have intercepted numerous Ukrainian drones overnight - over 40 in Zaporizhzhia region (Izvestia) and 56 total across Russia (NTV, Minobороны). Media also reports on a Russian missile strike on a residential building in Kharkiv, causing one death and over 70 injuries (Moscow Times).
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RIA Novosti
США долго помогали Украине, но теперь надо сфокусироваться на другом, заявил Рубио
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The Moscow Times (English)
Feature Andrej Triller, a descendant of Volga Germans deported to Kazakhstan by the Soviets, has been documenting the new tragedy hitting his community. 4
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Kommersant
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Moldovan police have stopped a bishop from traveling to Jerusalem hours ahead of the Easter celebration on April 20
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The US secretary of state has suggested that the White House could abandon efforts to settle the conflict if it doesn’t see progress in the coming days
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The Moscow Times
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12:00⇢SBU Agent Detained Planning Novorossiysk Military Base Bombing
⌨The newspapers report on a security incident with an SBU agent detained in Novorossiysk who allegedly planned to bomb a military personnel collection point (Izvestia, Kommersant, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Vesti). Reports indicate Ukraine targeted a key Russian port with drones capable of evading air defense systems (Lenta). US-Ukraine peace talks developments feature prominently with US threatening to withdraw from negotiations (Moscow Times, RT, RIA Novosti) as Senator Rubio suggests America needs to focus elsewhere. Media also covers ethnic Germans fighting for Russia in Ukraine (Moscow Times) and "Vostok Investitsii" selling its stake in Ozon (RBC).
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The suspect allegedly intended to detonate a home-made bomb at a military building in a southern port city
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The Moscow Times (English)
“The United States has been helping Ukraine over the last three years, and we want it to end, but it’s not our war,” Rubio said in France. 2
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RIA Novosti
Переговоры Путина с главой МИД Ирана были насыщенными, рассказал Лавров
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Police in Chisinau earlier prevented Bishop Marchel of the Moldovan Orthodox Church from undertaking a ritual visit to Jerusalem
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RIA Novosti
Срок моратория на удары по энергообъектам истек, напомнили в Кремле
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RIA Novosti
Задержание архиепископа в Молдавии нарушает религиозную свободу, заявили в РПЦ
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14:26⇢US Threatens Ukraine Peace Talks Exit
⌨The newspapers report on peace negotiation developments concerning Ukraine, with U.S. Senator Rubio stating America's willingness to help with settlement while threatening to abandon talks if no progress is made within days (Izvestia, Moscow Times, Lenta). Religious news features prominently with coverage of the Holy Fire ceremony in Jerusalem being broadcast on NTV and allegations that Moldova violated religious freedom by preventing an Orthodox bishop from making an Easter visit (NTV, RIA Novosti, RT). Military developments include Russia and Ukraine exchanging bodies of fallen soldiers (RBC) and Peskov noting the expiration of Russia's one-month moratorium on strikes against energy facilities (TASS).
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The detention of a ‘pro-Russian’ Orthodox bishop before one of the holiest days of the year is a sign of terrible things to come
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The Moscow Times (English)
The end of the moratorium raises concerns that Russia may resume its systematic campaign to degrade Ukraine’s power grid ahead of winter. 1
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Russia is committed to resolving the crisis, the Kremlin has said, after the US president stated he wanted an answer about a peace agreement this week
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Igor Dodon has condemned Moldova’s “egregious” and unprecedented move to detain a priest who was travelling to Jerusalem
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные уничтожили украинских диверсантов в Сумской области
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The Moscow Times (English)
News Analysis MT looks at what this step could signal for Russia’s foreign and domestic policy. 4
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has yet to issue new orders, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
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16:19⇢Russian Forces Liberate Valentinivka Village
⌨The newspapers report on Russian military operations with multiple sources covering the liberation of Valentinivka village in DPR (Izvestia, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Vesti). Reports indicate Ukraine attacked Russian energy infrastructure four times in 24 hours (NTV, TASS), as Kremlin spokesman Peskov confirms the moratorium on targeting Ukrainian energy facilities has expired (RT). Other developments include corruption cases within Russia's defense establishment, with former Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov's arrest extended (Kommersant) and a military research institute head detained for bribery (Interfax). International relations coverage includes Russia's controversial decision to lift its ban on the Taliban (Moscow Times) and allegations of Chinese weapons espionage against Russia (Moscow Times).
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RIA Novosti
США представили союзникам предложение по урегулированию на Украине, пишет Bloomberg
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Vladimir Zelensky has accused Beijing of secretly supplying arms to Russia
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RIA Novosti
США предложили союзникам план, при котором Россия оставляет за собой новые территории, пишет Bloomberg
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The office of the human rights commissioner is currently collecting information on the incident
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18:11⇢US Peace Plan Offers Russia Territory For Sanctions Relief
⌨The newspapers report extensively on apparent shifts in the Ukraine conflict negotiation process. Multiple sources cite a Bloomberg report claiming the US has proposed a peace plan allowing Russia to retain newly occupied territories while offering sanctions relief (Bloomberg via Kommersant, RBC, RIA Novosti, Lenta). Peskov confirms some progress in Ukraine settlement talks (NTV). Military operations continue with Russian forces reporting drone interceptions over Kursk (TASS) and the detention of an Australian mercenary fighting for Ukraine (Vesti). Domestically, the government plans to allow stateless persons to serve in the Russian army (Interfax).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Обозреватель Умеренков: если США выйдут из переговоров, Украина еще побегает за Трампом
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Полковник Баранец: России есть, чем ответить на поставки Taurus Киеву
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RIA Novosti
"Такое не забывают". Зеленскому дали час для издевательства над Трампом
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Многодетный отец Сергей из ЛНР больше полугода пытается вернуть шестерых детей
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RIA Novosti
Трамп пригрозил выйти из переговоров по Украине в случае саботажа
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20:37⇢Trump Threatens Exit From Ukraine Peace Talks
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Trump's statements regarding Ukraine peace negotiations, with multiple sources indicating he threatened U.S. withdrawal from talks if progress stalls (Izvestia, NTV, RBC, RIA Novosti, TASS). Media also covers Russia's offer of citizenship to stateless persons willing to serve in the military (Moscow Times, Interfax), reflecting a move to bolster forces. Religious tensions appear in headlines about Kadyrov expressing outrage over public prayer restrictions in an unnamed Russian region (Lenta). A human interest story features a father from LNR attempting to regain custody of six children (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
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Washington’s offer also reportedly envisions easing sanctions on Moscow and ending Kiev’s NATO aspirations
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Washington still hopes to see the fighting stop, the US President has stated
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RIA Novosti
Власти Молдавии во второй раз не выпустили архиепископа Маркелла в Израиль
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RIA Novosti
"Такое не забывают". Зеленскому дали час для издевательства над Трампом
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Bishop Marchel has spoken to RT after being repeatedly prevented from traveling to the Holy Fire ceremony in Jerusalem
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