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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 20.03.2025.
It displays 171 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
20.03.2025 ⇢ Day Mass Drone Attack on Engels While Riyadh Talks Emerged
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Russian media extensively covered what officials described as "the most massive attack" on Russian territory, with over 130 Ukrainian drones targeting Saratov region overnight. Reports documented damage to Engels airbase—home to Russia's strategic bombers—as well as a hospital, school, kindergartens, and approximately 30 houses, with local authorities declaring an emergency situation.
Following the previous days' Putin-Trump talks and energy strike pause agreement, diplomatic developments accelerated. Multiple sources confirmed Russia-US negotiations scheduled for March 24 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, focusing on Black Sea security. The Russian delegation will be led by Senator Karasin and FSB advisor Beseda, with no Foreign Ministry representation.
Putin signed a decree requiring Ukrainian citizens in Russia to either legalize their status by September 10 or leave the country. Media also reported Putin discussing his Trump call with Lukashenko while warning oligarchs not to expect a quick end to the conflict.
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The restrictions have threatened the status of the dollar, Scott Bessent said
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RIA Novosti
Глава Минэнерго США не видит проблемы в передаче АЭС Украины под управление Вашингтона
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02:02⇢Freed Russian POWs Land in Moscow
⌨Russian media extensively covers the return of Russian soldiers freed from Ukrainian captivity, with multiple outlets reporting their arrival in Moscow and gratitude to Putin (Izvestia, NTV, TASS). Diplomatic tensions remain high as the EU labels Russia a "fundamental threat" in its defense white paper (Vesti). Other headlines focus on Shoigu identifying factors hindering conflict resolution in Ukraine (RBC) and the US Energy Secretary seeing no issue with transferring control of Ukrainian nuclear plants to Washington (RIA Novosti). International news includes protests in Turkey after Istanbul's mayor was detained (Lenta).
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RIA Novosti
Глава Минэнерго США выступил за передачу украинских АЭС под управление Вашингтона
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Взять деньги взаймы станет сложнее и дольше – «спасибо» мошенникам за это
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The ex-White House strategist said that he is working to help the 47th president bypass the two-term limit
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RIA Novosti
В результате атаки БПЛА повреждена больница в Энгельсе
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RIA Novosti
В результате атаки БПЛА в Энгельсе повреждена больница
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RIA Novosti
В результате атаки БПЛА в Энгельсе повреждены больница, школа и два детсада
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06:52⇢Ukrainian Drones Strike Hospital and Schools in Saratov
⌨Russian media extensively covers Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian territory, with multiple sources reporting damage to a hospital, school, and kindergartens in Engels, Saratov region (Interfax, Lenta, RIA Novosti, TASS). A woman was reportedly injured in the attack (TASS). Other headlines note US State Department suspending talks on a deal regarding Ukrainian resources (Izvestia) and the prevalence of Chinese tires in Russia according to a tire holding company head (RBC). Media also reports on scammers exploiting the military operation (Komsomolskaya Pravda) and former Trump advisor Steve Bannon claiming Trump will run again in 2028 (RT).
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RIA Novosti
ПВО ночью уничтожила 132 украинских беспилотника над территорией России
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RIA Novosti
ПРО перехватила 132 украинских беспилотника над территорией России
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RIA Novosti
ПВО перехватила 132 украинских беспилотника над территорией России
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The escalation takes place after the collapse of the Gaza ceasefire
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RIA Novosti
ПВО перехватила 132 украинских беспилотника
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RIA Novosti
Силы ПВО за ночь перехватили 132 украинских беспилотника
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RIA Novosti
Около 30 домов в саратовском Энгельсе получили повреждения при атаке БПЛА
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The Yemeni militants took aim at the country’s airport after the collapse of the Gaza ceasefire
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08:58⇢Massive Ukrainian Drone Strike Hammers Saratov
⌨Russian media extensively covers what officials describe as "the most massive attack" on Russian territory, with a focus on drone strikes in Saratov region. Multiple sources report over 130 Ukrainian drones shot down over Russian territory overnight (NTV, RBC). Around 30 houses in Engels, Saratov region were damaged during the attack (RIA Novosti), which follows earlier reported damage to a hospital in the same area (Interfax). In other news, Zelensky opposes ending the war along current frontlines (Moscow Times), while Erdogan may discuss Ukraine settlement with Putin by phone (Vesti).
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Radio Liberty
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RIA Novosti
Коварный план Европы сработал. Москву заманивают в вечную войну
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The Yemeni militants allegedly took aim at an international airport after the collapse of the Gaza ceasefire
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11:11⇢Saratov Region Faces Unprecedented Drone Onslaught
⌨Russian media extensively covers what officials describe as "the most massive" Ukrainian drone attack on Saratov region (RBC, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Kommersant, Lenta). Reports indicate an emergency situation was declared in Engels district after drone strikes damaged an airfield (NTV, Kommersant). In other developments, Defense Minister Shoigu claims Ukraine's constitution, which prohibits territorial transfers, hinders ending the conflict (Moscow Times). Media also reports on a fire at an oil depot in Krasnodar region being reduced to 3,750 square meters (Interfax) and alleges a "devious European plan" to draw Russia into endless war (RIA Novosti).
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Engels and Saratov have endured their worst assault yet, according to local Governor Roman Busargin
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The Moscow Times (English)
Officials in Sumy and Kharkiv said Russia dropped more than three dozen glide bombs on border towns, killing two people. 1
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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America possesses the expertise to run the Soviet-built facilities, Chris Wright has claimed
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RIA Novosti
ВС России нанесли удары по аэродромам и воинскому эшелону с оружием
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RIA Novosti
ВС России нанесли удары по украинским военным аэродромам и эшелону с оружием
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13:08⇢Engels Airbase Rocked By Massive Ukrainian Drone Strike
⌨Russian media extensively reports on a major Ukrainian drone attack on Engels airbase in Saratov region, with multiple sources confirming an emergency situation declared in the area (NTV, Kommersant, Moscow Times). The Engels-2 airfield, housing nuclear-capable strategic bombers, was targeted in what's described as a "huge blast" approximately 500km from Ukraine (Moscow Times). In diplomatic news, Putin and Trump reportedly discussed potential negotiators for Ukraine talks (TASS, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Other headlines cover law enforcement raids on a major Russian IT company (RBC) and Russian military strikes on Ukrainian airfields and a weapons transport train (RIA Novosti).
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Kommersant
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The Moscow Times (English)
Feature Russia’s base in Gyumri is Moscow’s last major outpost of military influence in Armenia. But amid changing geopolitical tides, are its days numbered... 8
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RIA Novosti
ВС России отразили две контратаки в Курской области
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Kommersant
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RIA Novosti
Бойцы "Севера" отразили две контратаки в Курской области
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The Moscow Times
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15:14⇢Putin Backs Syrian Stabilization As Ukraine Talks Surface
⌨Russian media reports on diplomatic developments regarding Syria, with Putin sending a message to the Syrian president supporting efforts to stabilize the country (Izvestia, Kommersant). Several sources mention Ukraine-related topics, including potential Black Sea Initiative resumption discussions in Jeddah (Interfax), possible Russia-Ukraine negotiations that Zelensky considers "not a problem" (NTV), and fighting in Kursk region where Russian forces reportedly repelled Ukrainian counterattacks (RIA Novosti). Other headlines discuss Russia possibly transferring military equipment from Syria to Ukraine (Moscow Times), security forces raiding a major Russian IT company (RBC), and Russia's diminishing military influence in Armenia (Moscow Times English).
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The Moscow Times
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RIA Novosti
Украинцев, незаконно находящихся в России, обязали покинуть страну или легализоваться
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Родители получили видео, в котором дочь просит выкупить ее за полмиллиона рублей
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Eurozone stability is under threat due to Berlin’s military spending boost and debt brake overhaul, Alice Weidel warns
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The Moscow Times (English)
The upcoming talks in Riyadh will focus on ensuring safe navigation in the Black Sea, presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said. 2
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17:03⇢Russia-US Talks Set For Riyadh As Putin Orders Ukrainian Residents To Legalize Status
⌨Russian media extensively covers two major diplomatic developments today. First, multiple sources report upcoming U.S.-Russia talks scheduled for March 24 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Interfax, Izvestia, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS, Vesti, Moscow Times English). The Russian delegation will be led by Senator Karasin and FSB advisor Beseda, with negotiations focusing on Black Sea navigation safety. Second, Putin has signed a decree requiring Ukrainian citizens illegally staying in Russia to either legalize their status by September 10 or leave the country (Kommersant, Lenta, NTV, RBC, RIA Novosti). Other headlines mention the EU failing to approve a €40 billion aid package for Ukraine (Moscow Times).
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US ownership of nuclear power plants was not under discussion, the Ukrainian leader has claimed
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RIA Novosti
Путин рассказал Лукашенко о подробностях разговора с Трампом
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Путин рассказал Лукашенко, как продвигаются переговоры с США
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Kommersant
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The Moscow Times (English)
Russia’s Engels-2 airfield, located about 500 kilometers east of Ukraine, houses Tu-95 and Tu-160 nuclear-capable strategic bombers. 1
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19:15⇢Zimbabwe's Coventry Shatters Olympic Glass Ceiling
⌨Russian media highlights three main topics. First, Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry has become the first female president of the International Olympic Committee (Kommersant, RBC, Vesti). Second, a major Ukrainian drone attack has struck Engels airbase, where Russia houses nuclear-capable strategic bombers (Moscow Times English, TASS reports Ukrainian artillery strikes). Third, diplomatic news includes Putin discussing Russia-US negotiations with Lukashenko (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti) and ordering Ukrainians without Russian passports to leave occupied territories (Moscow Times). General Popov has appealed to Putin from detention, asking to return to military service (Lenta).
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The Moscow Times
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The US President has once again advocated for restoring economic ties with Moscow
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Кирсти Ковентри стала первой в истории женщиной во главе МОК
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The US President has once again advocated for restoring economic ties with Moscow
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Военкор Стешин: В Госдуме готовят закон о волонтерах
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Эрдоган после задержания политического соперника заявил о попытках давления со стороны оппозиции
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Inside Ukraine’s drone arsenal: long-range strikes and Moscow’s defensive challenges
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RIA Novosti
Правительство утвердило правила единовременной выплаты ветеранам к 80-летию Победы
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RIA Novosti
Правительство утвердило правила выплаты ветеранам к 80-летию Победы
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Военкор «КП» Коц пообщался с ранеными украинскими солдатами
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21:48⇢Russia-US Talks Set As Putin Warns Of Prolonged War
⌨Russian media reports on several war-related topics. Negotiations with the US are set for March 24 in Riyadh (Rossiyskaya Gazeta), while Putin tells oligarchs not to expect a quick end to the conflict (Moscow Times). Military news includes claims about Russian soldiers treating wounded Ukrainian troops (Komsomolskaya Pravda) and analysis of Ukraine's "Long Neptune" missile capabilities (Lenta). Economic cooperation with Belarus is discussed (Izvestia), while Bloomberg reports Paris and Rome blocked €5 billion in aid to Kyiv (RBC). The government also approved rules for Victory Day payments to veterans (RIA Novosti, TASS).
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RIA Novosti
В Анкаре проходит акция в поддержку задержанного мэра Стамбула
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RIA Novosti
Коварный план Европы сработал. Москву заманивают в вечную войну
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Since the overthrow of the old regime, the new Damascus government has seen bloody sectarian violence and an economy in ruins
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RIA Novosti
США хотят провести "непрямые переговоры" Москвы и Киева в Саудовской Аравии
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RIA Novosti
США хотят провести в Саудовской Аравии "непрямые переговоры" Москвы и Киева
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RIA Novosti
США хотят провести непрямые переговоры России и Украины в Саудовской Аравии
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The government has taken a risky gamble by targeting a key opposition leader ahead of his party’s primary
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