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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 20.04.2025.
It displays 119 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
20.04.2025 ⇢ Day Ceasefire Violations Counted While Trump Hopes For Agreement
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The Easter ceasefire declared by Putin on April 19 dominated Russian media throughout Orthodox Easter Sunday. By morning, Russian Defense Ministry claimed 444 Ukrainian attacks during the night despite the truce, with allegations escalating to 1,300 violations by afternoon. Both sides accused each other of breaking the temporary peace, with Russian media extensively covering alleged Ukrainian HIMARS strikes and attempts to break through in Belgorod region.
The Kremlin's Peskov clarified by afternoon that Putin had not ordered an extension of the ceasefire beyond its scheduled end. By evening, US State Department statements welcoming a potential extension received coverage alongside Zakharova's dismissive response highlighting alleged Ukrainian violations. As the truce expired at 9:22 PM, Trump's statements expressing hope for a Russia-Ukraine agreement "next week" gained prominence, connecting to his three-day ultimatum reported on April 17 and subsequent peace plan discussions.
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Православные христиане празднуют Пасху 20 апреля
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00:37⇢Orthodox Easter Ceasefire Agreed By Ukraine
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Orthodox Easter celebrations. Multiple sources cover Putin attending the Easter service at Christ the Savior Cathedral (Izvestia, NTV, TASS). A priest explains Easter traditions like red eggs and sweet kulichi bread (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Most significantly, Ukraine has agreed to an Easter ceasefire and proposed extending it (Moscow Times), while reports claim Zelensky received permission from London to pause fighting (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). The Trump administration plans to send envoy Steve Witkoff to Russia again to negotiate a Ukraine peace framework (RT). Military developments continue with reports of Ukrainian provocations involving Colombian mercenaries (Lenta) and attempted breakthroughs in Belgorod region (Vesti).
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American and Iranian teams have held indirect discussions on Tehran’s nuclear program in Rome
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RIA Novosti
Самолет с российскими пленными прибыл в Москву
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RIA Novosti
"Режим падет". В Европе заговорили о начале новой войны
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The general anti-Russian mood in the West hinders progress toward a ceasefire, Yuri Ushakov says
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RIA Novosti
"Мощный противовес": на Западе раскрыли уязвимость США на Тихом океане
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06:46⇢Patriarch Kirill Calls For Lasting Peace During Easter
⌨The newspapers extensively cover the Orthodox Easter celebrations, with Patriarch Kirill congratulating believers and calling for prayers for lasting peace (Izvestia, NTV). The Easter ceasefire announced by Putin remains a major focus, with Lenta reporting on Ukrainian authorities' "silence in response to silence" regarding the truce. In international news, Russian media highlights perceived American vulnerabilities, with RIA Novosti reporting on a "powerful counterbalance" exposing US weaknesses in the Pacific, while RBC cites French predictions of economic disorder in the US following a dismissal. The Soyuz MS-26 crew has successfully returned to Earth (TASS).
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RIA Novosti
Самолет с российскими пленными прибыл в Москву
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Western Europe is predisposed to tyranny and “global conflicts,” Moscow’s foreign intelligence service says
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RIA Novosti
"Союз МС-26" с россиянами и американцем приземлился в Казахстане
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West Jerusalem reportedly continues to craft attack plans despite US President Donald Trump’s reliance on diplomacy
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
США и Иран добились прогресса на переговорах в Риме, пишет Washington Post
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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West Jerusalem reportedly continues to craft attack plans despite US President Donald Trump’s reliance on diplomacy
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ обстреляли Горловку, несмотря на пасхальное перемирие
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Vesti.ru
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10:13⇢Orthodox Easter Celebrated Despite Ceasefire Violations
⌨The newspapers extensively cover the Orthodox Easter celebration, with Putin congratulating Russians (TASS, Vesti, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Despite the declared Easter ceasefire, Ukrainian forces reportedly shelled Gorlovka (RIA Novosti). Russian soldiers released from Ukrainian captivity called their families, with one noting he hadn't heard his mother's voice for six months (NTV). International tensions continue with Estonia's Foreign Minister warning about threats to G7 and EU over unfreezing assets (RBC), while Reuters reports Israel is considering a limited strike on Iran despite Trump's diplomatic efforts (RT).
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RIA Novosti
В Донецке прогремело не менее трех взрывов на фоне пасхального перемирия
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The Moscow Times (English)
Zelensky accused Russia of violating the truce just hours after the order was meant to have come into effect, with air-raid sirens sounding in Kyiv. 2
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RIA Novosti
Минобороны рассказало о нарушениях пасхального перемирия со стороны ВСУ
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Russian positions have been attacked numerous times by the Kiev’s forces, the Defense Ministry has said
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13:46⇢Easter Ceasefire Violated 1,300 Times Claims Russia
⌨The newspapers overwhelmingly focus on alleged violations of the Easter ceasefire, with multiple Russian sources reporting that Ukrainian forces attacked Russian positions despite the truce (Interfax, Izvestia, Kommersant, Lenta, RBC, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti, RT, TASS, Vesti). The Russian Defense Ministry claims Ukraine violated the ceasefire 1,300 times, including 48 drone attacks overnight (RT, Vesti). In contrast, The Moscow Times reports Zelensky's accusation that Russian attacks continued despite Putin's Easter truce. In unrelated news, an oil spill occurred near Sakhalin Island during a fuel transfer from a tanker (Moscow Times).
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RIA Novosti
Лавров посоветовал Европе не говорить с Россией языком превосходства
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Russian positions have been attacked numerous times by Kiev’s forces, the Defense Ministry has said
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17:58⇢Easter Truce Violations Reach 1,300 Claims Russia
⌨The newspapers extensively cover alleged Easter truce violations, with Russian Defense Ministry claiming Ukraine committed 1,300 ceasefire violations despite the Orthodox Easter (RT, Interfax, Izvestia, Kommersant, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Foreign Minister Lavrov advised Europe not to speak to Russia from a position of superiority (RIA Novosti). Economic topics include state banks warning about reduced preferential mortgage lending due to commission cancellations (Moscow Times), while Trump reportedly plans radical cuts to the State Department (RBC). Cultural news includes Patriarch Kirill expressing hope that priests of the next generation will travel to space (Vesti), and Latvia considering banning Russian food products, including vodka and sunflower seeds (Svoboda).
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The channel erroneously displayed a graphic during its Easter broadcast showing Ukraine’s capital as located in Russia
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RIA Novosti
США приветствовали бы продление пасхального перемирия, сообщает Reuters
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RIA Novosti
США приветствовали бы продление пасхального перемирия, заявил Госдеп
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21:16⇢US Welcomes Easter Ceasefire Extension As Kremlin Denies Orders
⌨The newspapers extensively focus on the Easter ceasefire situation, with multiple reports on whether the truce will be extended. The US State Department expressed willingness to welcome an extension of the Easter ceasefire (RBC, RIA Novosti, Vesti), but Kremlin spokesman Peskov clarified that Putin has not given orders to extend it (TASS, NTV). Meanwhile, allegations of violations continue, with Zelensky claiming a Ukrainian unit was ambushed during the truce (Moscow Times). In financial news, major Russian banks Sberbank and VTB announced they will eliminate commissions on preferential mortgages (Interfax).
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Moscow’s move may pave the way for something bigger, pundits say, while others see it as a ruse to win Donald Trump’s favor
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RIA Novosti
Киев не соблюдал пасхальное перемирие, заявили в МИД России
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Moscow’s move may pave the way for something bigger, pundits say, while others see it as a ruse to win Donald Trump’s favor
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RIA Novosti
Трамп заявил о надежде на сделку по Украине в ближайшую неделю
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The truce is set to end at midnight on April 21, and the Russian leadership has not given an order to extend it, Dmitry Peskov has said
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