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18.11.2025

The Day Russia Denied Ukraine Talks in Turkey

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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.

18.11.2025The Day Russia Denied Ukraine Talks in Turkey
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

00:04 (21:04)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)).
00:48
02:09
RIA Novosti

Трамп поблагодарил Россию и Китай, воздержавшихся при голосовании в СБ ООН по Газе

02:09 (23:09 in your timezone)
02:26
RIA Novosti

Трамп допустил любые варианты действий в отношении Венесуэлы

02:26 (23:26 in your timezone)
02:35
RIA Novosti

Небензя раскритиковал принятую СБ ООН резолюцию по Газе

02:35 (23:35 in your timezone)
03:02
RIA Novosti

Небензя назвал "котом в мешке" резолюцию Совбеза ООН по Газе

03:02 (00:02 in your timezone)
04:38

05:22 (02:22)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).
05:38
RIA Novosti

Трамп утвердит санкции за сотрудничество с Россией, если последнее слово будет за ним, пишет Reuters

05:38 (02:38 in your timezone)
06:03
06:44
RIA Novosti

Пушилин сообщил о беспрецедентной атаке на энергосистему ДНР

06:44 (03:44 in your timezone)
08:01

08:30 (05:30)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).
08:36
09:12
RIA Novosti

Российские военные начали зачистку нового района в Купянске от ВСУ

09:12 (06:12 in your timezone)
10:38
RIA Novosti

"Нужно их догнать". Американцы показали новое ядерное оружие

10:38 (07:38 in your timezone)

11:02 (08:02)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).
11:26
11:35
RIA Novosti

В ДНР у более чем половины жителей пропал свет после украинского удара

11:35 (08:35 in your timezone)
12:33
12:33
RIA Novosti

Группировка "Центр" отразила шесть атак ВСУ в направлении Красноармейска

12:33 (09:33 in your timezone)
12:51
RIA Novosti

"Нужно их догнать". Американцы показали новое ядерное оружие

12:51 (09:51 in your timezone)

12:59 (09:59)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).
13:05
RIA Novosti

Песков ответил на заявление Зеленского об активизации переговоров

13:05 (10:05 in your timezone)
13:05
14:09
RIA Novosti

Госдума приняла во втором чтении законопроект о бюджете на 2026-2028 годы

14:09 (11:09 in your timezone)
14:09
14:18

14:20 (11:20)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).
14:26
14:35
14:55
RIA Novosti

Путин дал старт строительству атомного ледокола "Сталинград"

14:55 (11:55 in your timezone)
15:44
RIA Novosti

Путин обсудил развитие ШОС с главами правительств государств — членов организации

15:44 (12:44 in your timezone)
16:04
RIA Novosti

Антон Силуанов: выход на рынок ДОМ.РФ станет ориентиром для других компаний

16:04 (13:04 in your timezone)
16:37
RIA Novosti

Путин обсудил с премьером Госсовета Китая двустороннее сотрудничество

16:37 (13:37 in your timezone)

16:39 (13:39)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).
16:58
17:49
18:06
18:20
RIA Novosti

Путин встретился с главой МИД Индии

18:20 (15:20 in your timezone)
18:43

19:13 (16:13)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).
20:00
RIA Novosti

В ДНР ввели режим чрезвычайной ситуации из-за значительных повреждений двух ТЭС

20:00 (17:00 in your timezone)
20:39
22:40
RIA Novosti

Путин обсудил с премьером Монголии в Кремле двустороннее сотрудничество

22:40 (19:40 in your timezone)
22:40

22:42 (19:42)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).
22:49
RIA Novosti

Антон Силуанов: выход на рынок ДОМ.РФ станет ориентиром для других компаний

22:49 (19:49 in your timezone)
22:49
23:37