All four crew members ejected safely, a Naval Air Forces official said
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 18.05.2026.
It displays 107 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
18.05.2026 ⇢ The Day Trump Postponed Iran Strike
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The day's dominant story was Trump's decision to postpone a planned strike on Iran at the request of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE leaders, while warning he would resume attacks if no deal is reached. This followed earlier reports of the Pentagon preparing target lists and Iran threatening US bases. State-aligned outlets also covered Lithuania's plans to mine its border with Russia and its foreign minister's call for NATO to attack Kaliningrad. Independent Meduza focused on the aftermath of a deadly drone attack on Moscow, reporting on residents' reactions and safety instructions. The day also saw Putin's upcoming China visit for a multipolar world declaration, and the US extending a 30-day waiver for Russian oil operations.
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The news outlet claimed that the island has received attack UAVs amid fear of an invasion
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
У женщины из Авдеевки украинские боевики убили ребенка и разрушили дом, чтобы заставить эвакуироваться вглубь Украины. Но, помыкавшись там, она все же оказалась в России
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RIA Novosti
Пентагон подготовил список целей для ударов по Ирану, сообщил CNN
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Defense Minister Israel Katz says the project symbolizes “sovereignty, Zionism and security” for the Jewish state
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06:24⇢Pentagon's Iran Target List
⌨New headlines show a shift from the drone attack aftermath to Iran-US tensions, with CNN reporting Trump discussed Iran with his national security team and the Pentagon prepared a target list for strikes. RT covers Israel building an IDF compound on a demolished UN office in Jerusalem. TASS sends specialists to Uganda for Ebola. Lenta.ru warns Europe of consequences after the special operation ends. Komsomolskaya Pravda features a story of a woman from Avdeevka. NTV notes abnormal heat in Moscow region.
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RIA Novosti
Киевский врач подтвердила распространение хантавируса среди боевиков ВСУ
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Kommersant
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As ties fray, Berlin and Washington are trading barbs over their decline, using each other’s crises to dodge their own mounting failures
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RIA Novosti
Из-за приостановки движения по Крымскому мосту задерживаются 16 поездов
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RIA Novosti
Киевский врач подтвердила распространение хантавируса среди боевиков ВСУ
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RIA Novosti
Из-за приостановки движения по Крымскому мосту задержались 16 поездов
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RIA Novosti
Иран пригрозил уничтожить все базы США на юге Персидского залива
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The Gulf monarchy condemned the “terrorist attack” amid tensions with Iran
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09:54⇢Drone Over the Reactor
⌨The newspapers report on a drone strike on a UAE nuclear plant, with RT covering the incident and RIA Novosti reporting Iran's threat to destroy US bases in the Gulf. State-aligned outlets also highlight Russian advances in Svyatogorsk and air defense successes. Independent Meduza and The Moscow Times cover Russian strikes on Dnipro and Odesa, while Svoboda.org dismisses Russia's nuclear threats as bluffs.
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные улучшили позиции в ДНР
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Lenta.ru
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“There won’t be anything left” of the country if it doesn’t agree to American demands, the US president has threatened
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The Moscow Times (English)
Sanctions experts said they expect the U.S. to either issue a short-term extension or grant specific exemptions to major Asian refineries. 2
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Мэр Сент-Женевьев-де-Буа назвал русское кладбище «местом силы»
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13:01⇢Trump's Ultimatum to Iran
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's threat to Iran that 'the clock is ticking' and there will be nothing left if it doesn't agree to US demands (RT). State-aligned outlets highlight Russian strikes on Ukrainian military-industrial facilities (NTV, TASS) and improved positions in DNR (RIA Novosti). Independent Meduza reports a missile strike on Dnipro with 18 wounded. The Moscow Times notes a poll showing strong public discontent with Putin's policies.
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“There won’t be anything left” of the country if it doesn’t agree to American demands, the US president has threatened
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Kommersant
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RIA Novosti
ЕС и Украина до сих пор не подписали ключевые документы для выделения кредита Киеву
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More than 149 historical landmarks and museums have been damaged in the strikes, Tehran has said
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RIA Novosti
В Кремле рассказали о предстоящем визите Путина в Китай
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16:15⇢Iran's Cultural Lawsuit and Moscow's Drone Aftermath
⌨The newspapers report on Iran's lawsuit against the US and Israel over cultural site damage (RT), Putin's upcoming China visit to sign a multipolar world declaration (TASS, RIA Novosti), and a deadly drone attack on Moscow (Meduza, Svoboda.org). State-aligned outlets focus on diplomatic moves, while independent sources cover the attack's aftermath.
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As war spreads and old institutions stall, Beijing is emerging as the key venue for crisis diplomacy and great-power talks
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RIA Novosti
В Кремле рассказали о программе визита Путина в Китай
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Canceled troop deployments and delayed weapons deliveries are signaling the end of the bloc’s old military order
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The drill is focused on hidden deployments and launches from unscheduled locations, the Belarusian Defense Ministry has said
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Роспотребнадзор пошлет специалистов в Уганду для борьбы с Эболой
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Washington is no longer confronting Beijing from a position of unquestioned domination
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Военкор Стешин: На Украине создан механизм торговли украденными детьми
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The Moscow Times (English)
Feature Despite the exiled opposition’s reputation for infighting and ineffectiveness, some activists inside Russia say it still plays an important role. 7
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19:39⇢The Beijing Gas Pipeline Negotiation
⌨The newspapers report on Vladimir Putin’s upcoming diplomatic mission to Beijing, highlighting the Kremlin's agenda and his efforts to secure a new gas pipeline agreement (Lenta.ru, RIA Novosti, The Moscow Times). Simultaneously, independent outlets focus on the domestic aftermath of Moscow’s deadliest drone strikes, providing safety instructions for residents (Meduza, Svoboda.org). State-aligned coverage also includes reports of a fatal Ukrainian attack on a bus in the LNR (TASS).
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RIA Novosti
"Аномальное явление". Трамп раскрыл, что США обнаружили на орбите Земли
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Kommersant
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RIA Novosti
Трамп заявил, что отложил атаку на Иран, запланированную на вторник
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Brussels’ preferred candidates are unlikely to please the Kremlin, Politico has reported
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Kommersant
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23:03⇢Trump's Iran Strike Postponed
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's decision to postpone a planned strike on Iran at the request of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE leaders, while warning he will resume attacks if no deal is reached (Interfax, NTV, RIA Novosti). State-aligned outlets also cover Lithuania's plans to mine its border with Russia and its foreign minister's call for NATO to attack Kaliningrad (TASS, Lenta.ru). Independent Meduza reports on the aftermath of a drone attack on Moscow, focusing on residents' reactions.
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