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20.10.2025

The Day Trump Doubted Ukraine's Victory

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 20.10.2025.

It displays 152 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

20.10.2025The Day Trump Doubted Ukraine's Victory
Russian media today maintained its focus on US President Trump's statements regarding the Ukraine conflict. Early reports highlighted his proposals for a ceasefire along current front lines and denials of discussing ceding Donbas to Russia. Zelensky expressed readiness for three-way negotiations in Budapest, while Moscow suggested the EU was attempting to derail a Putin-Trump summit. The EU's plan to abandon Russian gas imports was a notable development, with the Council approving a ban on transit. By afternoon, attention shifted to Trump's direct statements expressing disbelief in Ukraine's victory and the US refusal to join in confiscating Russian assets. The day concluded with further reports on Trump's skepticism regarding Ukraine's triumph and the US Senate postponing sanctions against Russia until the Trump-Putin meeting.
20.10.2025
01:04
RIA Novosti

В Одесской области прогремели взрывы

01:04 (22:04 in your timezone)
02:12
02:21
RIA Novosti

Трамп пока не принял решения о передаче Tomahawk Украине, рассказал Вэнс

02:21 (23:21 in your timezone)
03:19
RIA Novosti

Трамп обсуждал с Зеленским гарантии безопасности России, передает Reuters

03:19 (00:19 in your timezone)

03:21 (00:21)Trump: Russia's Security Demands

Russian media continues its intense focus on the ongoing US-Ukraine discussions, with reports highlighting Trump's alleged demands for Zelensky to accept Russia's conditions and discussions about security guarantees for Russia (NTV.ru, RIA Novosti, RT (Russia Today)). There's also attention on the potential Putin-Trump meeting, with Zakharova revealing preparation details (Lenta.ru). Separately, Shoigu's interview about life's dreams is noted (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Rossiyskaya Gazeta).
04:17
The rebel group arrested 20 aid workers following a raid on a compound in Sanaa, a United Nations spokesman said
04:17 (01:17 in your timezone)
04:56
07:20
07:20
RIA Novosti

ВСУ провалили четыре контратаки в Сумской области

07:20 (04:20 in your timezone)
08:58
RIA Novosti

В Черниговской области сообщили о масштабных разрушениях на энергообъекте

08:58 (05:58 in your timezone)

09:00 (06:00)Trump's Ukraine Peace Terms Revealed

Russian media continues to heavily focus on US President Trump's statements regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with reports detailing his proposals for a ceasefire along current front lines and his denial of discussing 'ceding' Donbas to Russia (Lenta.ru, The Moscow Times, NTV.ru, RT (Russia Today)). Separately, there's a report on massive destruction at an energy facility in Chernihiv region (RIA Novosti) and an airplane incident at Pulkovo (Interfax.ru).
09:34
09:34
RIA Novosti

ВС России разорвали многоуровневую оборону ВСУ на Красноармейском направлении

09:34 (06:34 in your timezone)
10:46
11:24
11:36
RIA Novosti

Украинская делегация не смогла заключить важные соглашения с США, пишет Politico

11:36 (08:36 in your timezone)

11:39 (08:39)Zelensky Hopes for Conflict's End

Russian media is heavily focused on statements regarding the potential conclusion of the Ukraine conflict, with Zelensky expressing readiness for three-way negotiations in Budapest and other outlets reporting on the possible end of the conflict (Lenta.ru, The Moscow Times (English), Vesti). Moscow also suggests the EU is trying to derail a Putin-Trump summit (RT (Russia Today)). Separately, Politico reports the EU may approve a bill to fully abandon Russian gas (Interfax.ru).
12:57
13:08
13:24
13:32
RIA Novosti

Совет ЕС утвердил запрет на транзит российского газа через его территорию в другие страны

13:32 (10:32 in your timezone)
13:53
RIA Novosti

Путин обсудил с главой "Дом.РФ" Мутко развитие строительной сферы

13:53 (10:53 in your timezone)
13:53

13:55 (10:55)Europe's Gas Disconnect

Russian media is primarily focused on the EU's decision to approve a plan to abandon Russian gas imports (Kommersant, RBC.ru, Interfax.ru) and the ongoing discussions regarding the Ukraine conflict, including Russia's goals for a Budapest summit (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Vesti) and Zelensky's readiness for negotiations (Lenta.ru, The Moscow Times (English)). Pro-Kremlin outlets also highlight the liberation of Lenino in the DPR (Izvestia, NTV.ru).
14:03
RIA Novosti

Креативная экономика как цивилизационная проекция России

14:03 (11:03 in your timezone)
14:03
15:06
RIA Novosti

ЕС не намерен покупать у России энергоресурсы даже при разрешении кризиса на Украине, заявили в ЕК

15:06 (12:06 in your timezone)
15:16
15:16
RIA Novosti

ЕС не собирается покупать у России энергоресурсы даже при разрешении кризиса на Украине

15:16 (12:16 in your timezone)
15:48
16:09

16:10 (13:10)Trump's Ukraine Ultimatum

Russian media continues to heavily focus on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, specifically Trump's alleged negotiations with Zelensky, which include proposals for a land swap and warnings about winter blackouts for Ukraine (Lenta.ru, RT (Russia Today), RBC.ru, Vesti). There's also attention on the EU's continued refusal to buy Russian energy (RIA Novosti). Domestically, facial recognition for conscription (The Moscow Times (English)) and a state-controlled Telegram (The Moscow Times) are noted.
16:19
RIA Novosti

Страны ЕС хотят сорвать переговоры России и США в Венгрии, заявил Сийярто

16:19 (13:19 in your timezone)
17:10
17:40
RIA Novosti

Лавров обсудил с Рубио итоги телефонного разговора Путина и Трампа

17:40 (14:40 in your timezone)
17:40

17:42 (14:42)Lavrov and Rubio's Quiet Call

Russian media is primarily focused on the ongoing phone conversation between Lavrov and Rubio (Kommersant, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, Vesti, Interfax.ru), discussing its progress and outcomes, including the recent call between Putin and Trump. Separately, outlets report on Hungary calling Ukraine's arms request absurd (Izvestia) and The Economist's projection of five more years for Russia to fully seize Donbas (The Moscow Times).
18:00
18:40
19:11
RIA Novosti

Трамп заявил, что не верит в победу Украины в конфликте с Россией

19:11 (16:11 in your timezone)
19:34
19:45

19:47 (16:47)Trump Doubts Ukraine's Victory

Russian media is largely focused on the upcoming Putin-Trump summit in Hungary, with discussions around logistical arrangements and the Kremlin's justification for the choice of host nation (Kommersant, Lenta.ru, RT (Russia Today), Vesti, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Interfax.ru). Simultaneously, Trump's statements expressing disbelief in Ukraine's victory and the US refusal to join in confiscating Russian assets are also highlighted (Izvestia, The Moscow Times, NTV.ru, RIA Novosti, RBC.ru).
19:55
20:06
The conversation between the top Russian and US diplomats comes ahead of a planned summit between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump
20:06 (17:06 in your timezone)
21:41
22:02

22:36 (19:36)Trump Doubts Ukraine's Triumph

Russian media continues to heavily feature Donald Trump's statements, with several outlets reporting his disbelief in Ukraine's victory in the conflict with Russia (Interfax.ru, NTV.ru, RIA Novosti). Trump also warned of a "high price" if Moscow and Kyiv do not pursue peace (RBC.ru). Additionally, there's attention on US refusal to join in the confiscation of Russian assets (The Moscow Times), alongside reports of Trump threatening to "eradicate" Hamas (RT (Russia Today)).
22:58
RIA Novosti

Апелляционный суд разрешил Трампу отправить войска в Портленд

22:58 (19:58 in your timezone)
23:29
RIA Novosti

Конгресс США поставил на паузу законопроект о санкциях против России

23:29 (20:29 in your timezone)
23:39