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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 19.04.2025.
It displays 140 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
19.04.2025 ⇢ Day Orthodox Easter Ceasefire Declared While Peace Proposals Accelerate
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The morning began with extensive reports of US considering recognizing Russian control of Crimea and lacking serious plans for new weapons deliveries to Ukraine, building on previous days' peace negotiation coverage. By afternoon, Putin declared an Orthodox Easter ceasefire that went into effect at 6:00 PM Moscow time, though both sides later accused each other of violations. This unilateral move came amid accelerating diplomatic activity, with Ukraine eventually agreeing to the temporary truce and suggesting its extension.
A significant prisoner exchange occurred simultaneously, with Russia receiving 246 servicemen from Ukrainian captivity, continuing the pattern of humanitarian gestures accompanying diplomatic maneuvers. Religious themes dominated naturally with Orthodox Easter preparations—the Holy Fire descended in Jerusalem as Putin attended Easter service at Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow. Military developments continued with Russian forces reportedly liberating Oleshnya in Kursk region and Shevchenko in DPR.
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RIA Novosti
США готовы признать Крым российским в сделке о мире на Украине, передает Bloomberg
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00:43⇢US Reportedly Considering Crimea Recognition In Peace Deal
⌨The newspapers extensively report on potential shifts in the Ukraine peace process, with multiple sources citing a Bloomberg report claiming the US is considering recognizing Russian control over Crimea in a peace deal (RBC, RIA Novosti, TASS). Trump has confirmed that the US might withdraw from Ukraine peace negotiations and potentially end military support to Kyiv (Moscow Times, NTV, Izvestia). In other foreign policy developments, Russia is denouncing cooperation agreements regarding the Barents Sea (Rossiyskaya Gazeta) while the Pentagon announced a reduction of US troops in Syria to fewer than 1,000 (Vesti).
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The peninsula voted to secede from Ukraine following the 2014 Western-backed coup in Kiev
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Каждый раз накануне праздника православной Пасхи в Иерусалиме происходит чудо схождения Благодатного огня. Рассказываем, как проходит посвященное этому событию богослужение и когда оно состоится в 2025 году
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
KP.RU: Трамп попал в ловушку на переговорах с Россией
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Marina Tauber told RT she blames the government for blocking a senior cleric’s flight to Jerusalem for Easter celebrations
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные уничтожили опорный пункт ВСУ на ключевом направлении
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05:25⇢US Reportedly Considering Crimea Recognition
⌨The newspapers extensively report on potential shifts in US policy towards Ukraine. Multiple sources cite American media reports that the US is considering recognizing Russian control of Crimea (Kommersant, RBC, NTV) and is not seriously discussing new weapons deliveries to Kyiv (RBC, NTV). Domestic military news includes reports of Russian forces advancing near Volchansk (TASS) and destroying a Ukrainian strongpoint (RIA Novosti), alongside an unusual report of approximately 100 Russian soldiers allegedly attempting to flee their military unit, with seven succeeding (Lenta). Trump is portrayed as being "trapped" in negotiations with Russia (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
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Several parties have demanded an explanation for why a senior cleric was prevented from attending Easter ceremonies
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Израиль не исключил удары по иранским ядерным объектам в ближайшие месяцы, пишет Reuters
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RIA Novosti
СК установил личности командиров ВСУ, причастных к атаке на Курск 15 апреля
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RIA Novosti
"Принуждал к страшному". Что грозит основателю самой влиятельной секты
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
KP.RU узнал, за что девушку могут посчитать меркантильной в Европе
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09:46⇢US Considers Crimea Recognition
⌨The newspapers report significant developments in US-Russia relations, with Interfax claiming the US is considering recognizing Crimea as Russian territory. Military operations continue with defense ministry reporting destruction of two Ukrainian drones over Belgorod and Kursk regions (Izvestia, Vesti). The Investigative Committee claims to have identified Ukrainian commanders involved in attacks on Kursk (Lenta, TASS). Religious topics feature prominently with Orthodox believers observing Holy Saturday (NTV) and Patriarch Kirill's Easter message being published (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Trump's potential withdrawal from Ukraine negotiations remains in headlines (RBC).
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RIA Novosti
Патриарх Кирилл обратился к верующим с пасхальным посланием
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The Moscow Times
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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11:56⇢US Plan For Ukraine Lacks Security Guarantees
⌨The newspapers report heavily on Ukraine peace negotiations. New reports claim the US plan doesn't include security guarantees for Ukraine (Interfax, WP) with possible ceasefire agreement timing being discussed (Lenta, RBC, NYP). The Moscow Times suggests the US might recognize Crimea as Russian. Religious themes dominate with Orthodox Easter preparations underway - Patriarch Kirill issued Easter messages (RIA Novosti, Vesti) and Jerusalem prepares for the Holy Fire ceremony (NTV, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). A health ministry dietician offers Easter feasting advice (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Diplomatic tensions appear with Russia condemning Moldova's decision to prevent an Orthodox cleric from traveling for the Holy Fire ceremony (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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RIA Novosti
МИД России назвал задержание архиепископа Маркелла проявлением антинародного курса Молдавии
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RIA Novosti
Бойцы "Севера" освободили Олешню
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The Moscow Times (English)
A decision to exit the talks could come “very shortly,” Trump said. “No specific number of days, but quickly. We want to get it done.” 2
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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14:31⇢Foreign Asset Buyback Mechanisms Ordered
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Ukraine peace negotiations, with Lenta and The Moscow Times noting Trump has threatened to exit talks unless a deal is reached "very shortly." US proposals to Russia are being discussed (Lenta). Multiple sources report Putin has ordered the development of mechanisms for foreign companies to buy back assets they abandoned in Russia (Kommersant, RBC, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Military developments include Russian forces liberating Oleshnya in Kursk region and Shevchenko in DPR (RIA Novosti, TASS, Vesti). An upcoming diplomatic meeting between Putin and the Sultan of Oman on April 22 is also mentioned (Izvestia).
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Благодатный огонь сошел в храме Гроба Господня
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
В ночь с 19 на 20 апреля в храме Христа Спасителя пройдет Пасхальная литургия
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Виктор Тутельян: «Не ограничивайте пасхальные угощения, но знайте меру»
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RIA Novosti
"Режим падет". В Европе заговорили о начале новой войны
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The chancellor-in-waiting says he would commit to giving Kiev long-range missiles if London backs him
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The Moscow Times
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RIA Novosti
Путин объявил пасхальное перемирие
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16:49⇢Putin Declares Easter Ceasefire
⌨The newspapers report on two major developments. First, Orthodox Easter dominates with multiple sources reporting the Holy Fire's descent in Jerusalem (NTV, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Vesti) and a Health Ministry dietician offering Easter feasting advice (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Most significantly, Putin has declared an Easter ceasefire (RIA Novosti). Second, Russia-US diplomatic tensions continue around Ukraine's NATO membership, with Trump's special envoy reportedly ruling out Ukraine joining NATO (Lenta, RBC) while the Kremlin claims the US lacks "reasonable ideas" on Ukraine (Moscow Times). Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman questioned German politician Merz's historical aspirations (TASS).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Российская сторона остановила боевые действия с 18:00 19 апреля до 00:00 21 апреля 2025 года
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RIA Novosti
"Режим падет". В Европе заговорили о начале новой войны
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The Moscow Times
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Владимир Путин отдал приказ о пасхальном перемирии на Украине
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The Moscow Times (English)
The Kremlin leader said the pause in hostilities would begin Saturday at 6:00 p.m. Moscow time and last until midnight on Sunday. 1
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The White House indicated earlier that it would wash its hands of the Ukraine conflict if either side is obstinate
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Владимир Путин отдал приказ о пасхальном перемирии на Украине
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Владимир Путин отдал приказ о пасхальном перемирии на Украине
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RIA Novosti
Путин объявил пасхальное перемирие, оно вступило в силу
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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18:08⇢Russia Implements Orthodox Easter Ceasefire
⌨The newspapers overwhelmingly report on Putin's declaration of an Easter ceasefire in Ukraine (Interfax, Izvestia, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Lenta, Moscow Times, NTV, RBC, RIA Novosti, TASS). The truce began Saturday at 6:00 p.m. Moscow time and will last until midnight Sunday (Moscow Times). Russia also returned 246 servicemen from Ukrainian captivity (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). RT reports the US has set a timeline for Kiev to agree to a ceasefire, suggesting it would "wash its hands" of the conflict if either side is obstinate. Religious news includes the Holy Fire descending at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem (Vesti).
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The Moscow Times (English)
Zelensky dismissed Moscow’s temporary pause in fighting and said Russia was launching air attacks right as the truce was supposed to begin. 2
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The two sides have returned 246 prisoners of war each, according to the Defense Ministry
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RIA Novosti
"Режим падет". В Европе заговорили о начале новой войны
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The Moscow Times (English)
Zelensky dismissed Moscow’s temporary pause in fighting and said Russia was launching air attacks right as the truce was supposed to begin. 2
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Kiev has launched ten strikes within the past 24 hours, targeting power lines and a gas pipeline, the Defense Ministry has said
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21:19⇢Putin's Easter Ceasefire Dismissed By Zelensky
⌨The newspapers overwhelmingly focus on Putin's declaration of an Easter ceasefire in Ukraine. Multiple sources report Putin ordered the temporary truce (Interfax, Izvestia, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Lenta, NTV, RBC, TASS), while Zelensky dismissed it as "playing with lives" (Moscow Times). The Ukrainian side claims Russia continued launching attacks as the ceasefire was supposed to begin (Moscow Times, RT). Amid the truce, both countries exchanged hundreds of POWs, with Russia receiving 246 servicemen from Ukrainian captivity (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Moscow Times). Svoboda examines Trump's "tense hundred days" in office, continuing coverage of US involvement in negotiations.
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Moscow will pause hostilities with Kiev for 30 hours, Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Steve Witkoff, who has already met with President Putin three times this year, has reportedly been tasked with getting Moscow to agree to a Ukraine peace framework
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