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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 19.05.2025.
It displays 191 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
19.05.2025 ⇢ Day Putin-Trump Call Brings Peace Memorandum Offer
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The two-hour phone conversation between Putin and Trump dominated Russian media coverage. Following the Istanbul talks, Putin offered to work with Ukraine on a memorandum for a peace agreement that could include ceasefire provisions, while emphasizing the importance of addressing "root causes" of the conflict. Trump subsequently announced Russia and Ukraine would "immediately" begin negotiations.
Morning coverage focused on Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis and Romania's presidential election results. Military updates included claims of capturing British and Canadian mercenaries in Zaporizhzhia and neutralizing 35 Ukrainian drones overnight.
Economic news suggested the government and Central Bank were considering devaluing the ruble to 100 per dollar to address budget deficits, while the EU proposed lowering the Russian oil price cap to $50 per barrel.
By evening, choreographer Yuri Grigorovich's death and upcoming teen-led terror plot trials in Stavropol appeared in coverage.
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A massive storm system has pummeled the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States since Friday
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Telegram founder Pavel Durov posted earlier that he was asked to block Romanian conservatives on his social media platform
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Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan has received more than 50% of the votes in the second round
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RIA Novosti
Лидер оппозиционной партии Симион признал поражение на выборах президента Румынии
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
У Джо Байдена выявили агрессивную форму рака простаты
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RIA Novosti
Мэр Бухареста победил на выборах в Румынии
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RIA Novosti
Мэр Бухареста побеждает на выборах в Румынии
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03:11⇢Biden Battles Aggressive Prostate Cancer
⌨Russian media extensively covers Joe Biden's health crisis, with multiple outlets reporting the former US president has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Lenta.ru, RBC.ru). Another major focus is the Romanian presidential election, where Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan has been declared the winner (RT, RIA Novosti, Vesti, NTV, Izvestia). In Ukraine-related news, former Russian official Stepashin stated that he expects the active phase of the conflict to end in 2025 (TASS). Other continuing stories include Estonia's accusations of Russia detaining a tanker in the Baltic Sea (Kommersant) and Russia-Ukraine dialogue developments (Rossiyskaya Gazeta).
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Steve Witkoff says first direct Russian-Ukrainian talks in three years were an important step to peace
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RIA Novosti
Мэр Бухареста победил на выборах президента Румынии
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The Russian-born billionaire said spy chief Nicolas Lerner wanted him to silence “conservative voices”
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
В декабре наш спецкор вместе с волонтерами очищала песок Анапы от мазута и спасала птиц. А теперь вернулась посмотреть, как изменился курорт и готов ли он принимать туристов
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RIA Novosti
Российские эксперты изучили немецкий танк Leopard 2 и выявили его уязвимости
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RIA Novosti
Cилы ПВО за ночь сбили 35 БПЛА над территорией России
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Kommersant
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RIA Novosti
Cилы ПВО за ночь сбили 35 БПЛА над тремя регионами
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08:09⇢Ukraine Launches Massive Air Assault On Kursk Region
⌨Russian media reports Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer (Interfax). Military updates include Russian forces claiming liberation of Bogatyr village (Izvestia) and Ukraine launching a massive attack on Kursk's Tetkino using dozens of assault aircraft (Lenta). Air defense forces reportedly shot down 35 drones over three Russian regions overnight (RIA Novosti). Other stories include Telegram founder Durov naming French intelligence chief Nicolas Lerner as the official who allegedly requested censorship of "conservative voices" (RT), aviation authority Rosaviatsia stating many countries are ready to resume flights with Russia (TASS), and Rostec claiming German Leopard 2 tanks don't meet modern warfare requirements (Vesti).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
В декабре наш спецкор вместе с волонтерами очищала песок Анапы от мазута и спасала птиц. А теперь вернулась посмотреть, как изменился курорт и готов ли он принимать туристов
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RIA Novosti
ВС России взяли в плен группу британских и канадских наемников из ЧВК "Mozart" в запорожском селе
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RIA Novosti
ВС России взяли в плен группу британских и канадских наемников из ЧВК Mozart в запорожском селе
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10:02⇢Putin Plans Complete Capture Of Four Ukrainian Regions
⌨Russian media reports extensively on the military situation in Ukraine. Multiple sources indicate Putin plans to fully capture four occupied Ukrainian regions by year-end (Moscow Times, Lenta), with speculation about a potential fifth offensive area this summer (Lenta). Air defense forces reportedly destroyed 35 Ukrainian drones overnight (Izvestia). Several outlets cover the detention of teenagers in Stavropol who allegedly planned attacks on police during May 9 celebrations (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS, Vesti). Other significant news includes the capture of British and Canadian mercenaries from the Mozart PMC in Zaporizhzhia (RIA Novosti) and an upcoming phone call between Putin and Trump (NTV).
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The US president has joined a bipartisan outpouring of support for his predecessor
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The Telegram founder has said election meddling can’t be stopped by futher interference
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RIA Novosti
ВС России взяли в плен группу наемников из ЧВК Mozart в запорожском селе
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RIA Novosti
ВС России взяли группу наемников из ЧВК Mozart в плен в Запорожской области
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The Moscow Times (English)
Another woman wounded in the air attack was hospitalized in critical condition, regional authorities said early Monday. 1
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The mostly underage group planned attacks on police during Victory Day celebrations, the agency has claimed
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RIA Novosti
В Кремле рассказали подробности готовящегося телефонного разговора Путина и Трампа
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12:19⇢Putin-Trump Phone Call Set For 5PM
⌨Russian media widely covers an upcoming phone call between Putin and Trump scheduled for 5:00 PM (Kommersant, Lenta, RBC, RIA Novosti, TASS). Several outlets discuss the main topic of their conversation, though specifics vary. Security news features prominently with reports of a foiled terror plot in Stavropol region, where mostly underage suspects allegedly planned attacks on police during Victory Day celebrations (Interfax, RT). Military updates include claims that Russian forces have liberated Maryino in Sumy region (Vesti) and a Ukrainian drone strike killing a woman in Belgorod region (Moscow Times). One outlet highlights Russians building infrastructure themselves when government help is unavailable (Svoboda).
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Concerns abound that the 49 second-hand Abrams will be an easy target for Russian drones, the report claims
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RIA Novosti
В Кремле рассказали о готовящемся телефонном разговоре Путина и Трампа
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Bucharest’s “electoral mess” shouldn’t even be called a presidential vote, the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman has said
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The conversation is scheduled for 5pm Moscow time and will be based on the results of recent talks in Istanbul, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
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14:27⇢Putin Defines Long-Term Peace As Key Operation Goal
⌨Russian media reports that Putin has identified creating conditions for long-term peace as a necessary outcome of the "special military operation" (Interfax). Military updates indicate Russian forces have liberated Maryino in Sumy region and Novoolenivka in DPR (Izvestia). Multiple sources cover the upcoming phone call between Putin and Trump scheduled for 5PM Moscow time, based on Istanbul talks results (RT, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti, Vesti). Several outlets report the death of choreographer Yuri Grigorovich (NTV, RBC). The State Duma is considering significant constitutional changes (Lenta), while the Investigative Committee has opened over 3,000 cases following Ukrainian shelling of Russian territories (TASS).
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The Moscow Times (English)
Top spokesman Dmitry Peskov called Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan’s victory on Sunday one that occurred “in the absence of the favorite.” 1
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Beijing’s first-ever white paper on national security clearly shows that it now sees itself as an indispensable global force
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A bill authored by Senator Lindsey Graham threatens additional tariffs if Moscow does not agree to a peace deal with Kiev
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RIA Novosti
ЕС захотел снизить потолок цен на нефть из России, пишет Reuters
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RIA Novosti
ЕС призовет страны G7 снизить потолок цен на нефть из России, пишет Reuters
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Moscow values Washington’s mediation efforts in the settlement of the conflict, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
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16:24⇢EU Proposes Slashing Russian Oil Price Cap
⌨Russian media reports that Putin has ordered the creation of a working group on child and youth education (Izvestia). Multiple outlets discuss the EU proposal for G7 to lower the price cap on Russian oil to $50 per barrel (Kommersant, RIA Novosti). Several sources cover the Kremlin's reaction to the Romanian presidential election, calling it "strange" and noting the centrist candidate's victory occurred "in the absence of the favorite" (Moscow Times, Svoboda). Military news includes Ukrainian soldiers allegedly complaining about "stupid tasks" in Sumy and Kharkiv regions (Lenta). The State Duma is considering strengthening sanctions for non-compliance with the foreign agents law (Rossiyskaya Gazeta), while Moscow claims it prefers peaceful solutions for Ukraine conflict goals (RT).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Песков: Телефонный разговор Путина с Трампом состоится в 17:00 19 мая
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The Moscow Times (English)
The U.S. is interested in dissuading Moscow from aligning too closely with Beijing. But this shift is unlikely to be fully reversed, no matter how the... 7
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RIA Novosti
Встреча Путина и Трампа пока не готовится, заявил Песков
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RIA Novosti
Путин проводит телефонный разговор с Трампом
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17:53⇢Putin-Trump Phone Call Commences
⌨Russian media extensively covers the ongoing telephone conversation between Putin and Trump, which began at 17:00 Moscow time (Interfax, Kommersant, Komsomolskaya Pravda, RBC, RIA Novosti, TASS). Kremlin spokesman Peskov confirmed the call but stated no face-to-face meeting is currently being prepared (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). After speaking with Putin, Trump will call Zelensky (NTV). In other news, two Ukrainian delegation members reportedly fled to Bulgaria during negotiations in Turkey (Lenta), while polling shows the percentage of Russians considering Ukraine an enemy has dropped to its lowest level since 2014 (Moscow Times). Economic coverage discusses whether Western companies can reclaim Russian market share from China (Moscow Times English) and regulatory preparations for foreign businesses to return (Vesti).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Новые подробности убийства бывшего мэра Самары Виктора Тархова и его жены
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The Moscow Times (English)
Trump is pinning his hopes on a fresh personal appeal to Putin to get the Kremlin leader to agree to a 30-day unconditional ceasefire with Kyiv. 3
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Телефонный разговор Путина с Трампом начался
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RIA Novosti
Путин провел телефонный разговор с Трампом
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19:53⇢Putin-Trump Call Concludes With Peace Treaty Memo Offer
⌨Russian media extensively covers the phone conversation between Putin and Trump, which lasted over two hours (RBC). Multiple outlets report the call has begun (Interfax, Izvestia, Komsomolskaya Pravda, NTV, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti). The Moscow Times (English) frames the call as Trump's push for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine. Following the conversation, Putin stated Russia is ready to work with Kyiv on a memorandum for a future peace treaty (Kommersant, TASS). In economic news, The Moscow Times reports the Russian government and Central Bank are considering devaluing the ruble to 100 per dollar to address budget deficits.
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RIA Novosti
О прямых переговорах с Украиной и прекращении огня. Путин рассказал об итогах беседы с Трампом
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Владимир Путин назвал полезным свой разговор с Дональдом Трампом
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
С нас хватит: Европа приняла жесткое решение по Украине
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The Russian and US leaders have spoken for more than two hours by phone, mainly about the Ukraine conflict
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The Russian and US leaders have spoken for more than two hours by phone, mainly about the Ukraine conflict
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Владимир Путин: Россия готова работать над меморандумом о мире с Киевом
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RIA Novosti
"Мы на правильном пути". О чем Путин и Трамп говорили более двух часов
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20:50⇢Putin Offers Peace Memorandum After Trump Call
⌨Russian media extensively covers the two-hour phone conversation between Putin and Trump about Ukraine (RT, RIA Novosti). Putin described the call as "very useful" and stated Russia is ready to work with Ukraine on a memorandum for a peace agreement (Interfax, Komsomolskaya Pravda, TASS, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Following the conversation, Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine will "immediately" begin peace negotiations (Moscow Times, RBC). Putin reportedly told Trump that addressing the root causes of the Ukraine crisis is essential (NTV). Presidential spokesman Peskov characterized Trump's position on Ukraine as "neutral" (Vesti).
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The Moscow Times (English)
Putin called the over-two-hour-long conversation "meaningful, frank and very useful." 4
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Владимир Путин: Россия готова работать над меморандумом о мире с Киевом
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Владимир Путин: Россия готова работать над меморандумом о мире с Киевом
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The US and Russian leaders have held a lengthy phone call Monday focused on the Ukraine conflict
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The US and Russian leaders have held a lengthy phone call Monday focused on the Ukraine conflict
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Владимир Путин: Россия готова работать над меморандумом о мире с Киевом
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23:33⇢Putin Hails "Meaningful" Trump Call As Ceasefire Talks Promised
⌨Russian media extensively covers the phone conversation between Putin and Trump (all sources). Putin described the call as "meaningful, frank, and very useful" (Moscow Times English, Rossiyskaya Gazeta) and stated "we are on the right path" (Komsomolskaya Pravda, RIA Novosti). Following the conversation, Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine will "immediately" begin ceasefire and conflict resolution negotiations (NTV, RT, Moscow Times English, Vesti). Putin confirmed Russia's readiness to work on a peace memorandum with Ukraine (Interfax, Kommersant, Komsomolskaya Pravda). One source suggests Russia and the US "can and will be excellent partners for the benefit of the whole world" (TASS).