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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 18.11.2025.
It displays 176 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
18.11.2025 ⇢ The Day Russia Denied Ukraine Talks in Turkey
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Russian media initially focused on the UN Security Council's adoption of a resolution supporting Trump's Gaza plan in the early morning. Later, attention shifted to Ukraine's attacks on the Donetsk energy grid, causing blackouts. Mid-morning saw President Zelensky's announcement of restarting peace talks and a planned trip to Turkey for preparations. However, the Kremlin quickly denied any Russian participation in these proposed talks, with Peskov stating Moscow had received no official information. The day also featured reports of Poland accusing Ukrainian citizens of railway sabotage, with subsequent Kremlin comments noting the recurrence of Ukrainians in sabotage acts in Europe.
18.11.2025
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00:04⇢Shoigu Assassination Attempt
⌨Russian media is primarily focused on US President Trump's statements regarding Venezuela, including the possibility of talks with Maduro and various action scenarios (RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, Vesti). Concurrently, there are reports of an assassination attempt on Sergei Shoigu (Lenta.ru, TASS). The involvement of Mike Pompeo with a Ukrainian military firm is also noted (RT (Russia Today)).
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The European Commission has urged EU member states to plug Ukraine’s widening budget deficit amid the unfolding corruption scandal
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RIA Novosti
Трамп поблагодарил Россию и Китай, воздержавшихся при голосовании в СБ ООН по Газе
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RIA Novosti
Трамп допустил любые варианты действий в отношении Венесуэлы
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RIA Novosti
Небензя раскритиковал принятую СБ ООН резолюцию по Газе
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RIA Novosti
Небензя назвал "котом в мешке" резолюцию Совбеза ООН по Газе
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Kommersant
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05:22⇢UN Security Council embraces Trump's Gaza plan
⌨Russian media is currently focused on the UN Security Council's adoption of a resolution supporting Trump's Gaza plan, though Russia's UN representative described it as a "pig in a poke" (Interfax.ru, NTV.ru, RIA Novosti). Separately, an assassination attempt on Shoigu at a cemetery is being reported (Lenta.ru).
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RIA Novosti
Трамп утвердит санкции за сотрудничество с Россией, если последнее слово будет за ним, пишет Reuters
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Kommersant
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RIA Novosti
Пушилин сообщил о беспрецедентной атаке на энергосистему ДНР
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Lenta.ru
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08:30⇢Donetsk Energy Grid Under Attack
⌨Russian media is primarily focused on Ukrainian attacks on the energy system of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), causing blackouts (The Moscow Times, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti). Separately, Russia and the US are reportedly continuing work on Ukraine negotiations (Vesti), while casualties for the Armed Forces of Ukraine since the start of the Special Military Operation are being named (Lenta.ru).
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Kommersant
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные начали зачистку нового района в Купянске от ВСУ
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
"Нужно их догнать". Американцы показали новое ядерное оружие
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11:02⇢Zelensky's Turkish Gambit for Peace
⌨Russian media is primarily focused on renewed efforts for negotiations to end the conflict in Ukraine, with President Zelensky stating his intention to restart talks and travel to Turkey for preparations (Lenta.ru, Vesti). Concurrently, coverage includes Russian assault troops in Krasnoarmeysk (NTV.ru) and American revelations about new nuclear weapons (RIA Novosti).
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The Ukrainian leader no longer has any hope for a second term, opposition lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezhnyak has said
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RIA Novosti
В ДНР у более чем половины жителей пропал свет после украинского удара
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The Moscow Times (English)
Omsk region Governor Vitaly Khotsenko said investigators were examining a possible gas leak as the cause of the powerful explosion. 1
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The Moscow Times
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RIA Novosti
Группировка "Центр" отразила шесть атак ВСУ в направлении Красноармейска
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The Moscow Times
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RIA Novosti
"Нужно их догнать". Американцы показали новое ядерное оружие
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12:59⇢Kremlin Denies Ukraine Talks
⌨Russian media is primarily focused on the ongoing discussion surrounding negotiations with Ukraine, with conflicting reports on readiness for renewed talks and Russia's potential participation in discussions in Turkey (Lenta.ru, RBC.ru, TASS). Concurrently, Russian forces have reportedly liberated Цегельное and Нечаевка (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Vesti).
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RIA Novosti
Песков ответил на заявление Зеленского об активизации переговоров
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Private surveys that opposition lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezhnyak claims to have viewed indicate the former comedian who campaigned on reconciliation with Donbass has no chance of securing a second term in office
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RIA Novosti
Госдума приняла во втором чтении законопроект о бюджете на 2026-2028 годы
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Ukraine did not ask Russian diplomats to meet in Istanbul this week, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
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The Moscow Times (English)
Kremlin-installed officials said around 65% of energy customers in the occupied territory had lost power due to overnight air attacks on power plants. 2
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14:20⇢Prisoner Exchange Talks with US
⌨Russian media continues to focus on the ongoing discussion surrounding negotiations with Ukraine, with multiple sources reporting Russia's refusal to participate in talks in Turkey and Kremlin comments on Zelensky's desire to 'reinvigorate' peace talks (Interfax.ru, NTV.ru, RT (Russia Today), TASS). Simultaneously, the State Duma has adopted the budget bill for 2026-2028 in its second reading (RIA Novosti, Vesti).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
KP.RU: Покровск позволит РФ сосредоточиться на последних городах Донбасса
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Министр транспорта России пришел в редакцию «Комсомольской правды» и в эфире Радио «КП» рассказал о том, как меняются дороги, поезда и аэропорты страны
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RIA Novosti
Путин дал старт строительству атомного ледокола "Сталинград"
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RIA Novosti
Путин обсудил развитие ШОС с главами правительств государств — членов организации
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RIA Novosti
Антон Силуанов: выход на рынок ДОМ.РФ станет ориентиром для других компаний
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Путин обсудил с премьером Госсовета Китая двустороннее сотрудничество
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16:39⇢Ukrainians Suspected in Poland Rail Sabotage
⌨Russian media continues to highlight President Putin's engagements, with a focus on his discussions with the Chinese Premier on bilateral cooperation and Russia's calculations with SCO countries (RIA Novosti, TASS, Vesti, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Simultaneously, several sources report Poland's accusation that Ukrainian citizens were responsible for a railway sabotage (Kommersant, Lenta.ru, RBC.ru). Media also references ongoing Ukraine-related topics, including negotiations and power outages in occupied Donetsk (Interfax.ru, NTV.ru, RT (Russia Today), The Moscow Times (English), The Moscow Times, Svoboda.org).
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The goal of the suspects was to cause a train crash, the Polish prime minister has said
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Kommersant
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The Moscow Times (English)
The St. Petersburg street band Stoptime's members are the latest people to face repeated administrative arrests in Russia. 5
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RIA Novosti
Путин встретился с главой МИД Индии
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Kiev has announced plans to purchase 100 Rafale fighters over the next decade
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19:13⇢The Drone Attacks on Moscow
⌨Russian media continues to highlight President Putin's engagements, focusing on his meetings with the Indian Foreign Minister and promised visa cancellations for Chinese citizens (RIA Novosti, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Simultaneously, there are ongoing reports of drone attacks targeting Moscow (RBC.ru, Vesti). State-affiliated sources also comment on alleged corruption in Ukraine (TASS) and Polish accusations against Ukrainians for railway sabotage, linking them to Russia (Lenta.ru).
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RIA Novosti
В ДНР ввели режим чрезвычайной ситуации из-за значительных повреждений двух ТЭС
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Kommersant
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RIA Novosti
Путин обсудил с премьером Монголии в Кремле двустороннее сотрудничество
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Beijing’s earlier decision to ease entry rules for Russian nationals will be reciprocated
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22:42⇢Putin Praises China Ties
⌨Russian media continues to highlight President Putin's engagements, with a focus on discussions with Mongolia's prime minister and the upcoming visa-free entry for Chinese citizens (RIA Novosti, RT (Russia Today), Rossiyskaya Gazeta, NTV.ru). Simultaneously, headlines report on the arrest of Zelensky's associate Mindich in Ukraine (Lenta.ru, TASS, Vesti) and the State Duma's approval of tax increases and military spending (The Moscow Times). Drone attacks in Donetsk led to a state of emergency (RBC.ru).
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RIA Novosti
Антон Силуанов: выход на рынок ДОМ.РФ станет ориентиром для других компаний
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Two power stations have been targeted in an “unprecedented” attack, Donetsk People’s Republic head Denis Pushilin has said
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The development comes a day after President Donald Trump ended his opposition to the move
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