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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 21.03.2025.
It displays 170 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
21.03.2025 ⇢ Day Sudzha Gas Station Attack Disrupted Energy Flows While Trump Claimed Territory Talks
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Russian media reported extensively on the Ukrainian attack on the Sudzha gas measurement station, a key transit point for Russian gas to Europe. The Investigative Committee opened a terrorism case, with officials claiming the attack aimed to discredit Trump's peace initiatives. This development followed the partial energy infrastructure strike pause agreed upon in recent Putin-Trump discussions.
Economic news dominated midday coverage as the Central Bank maintained its key interest rate at 21% for the third consecutive time, with Nabiullina suggesting decreased probability of further increases.
Evening coverage shifted to Trump's statements claiming discussions about Ukrainian "territorial division" were already underway following his contacts with Putin. The diplomatic context included reports of US-Russia talks scheduled for March 24 in Riyadh.
Late evening brought news of a Ukrainian drone strike on a residential building in Rostov-on-Don, continuing the pattern of cross-border attacks despite recent diplomatic developments.
21.03.2025
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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00:37⇢Saudi Arabia To Host Indirect Russia-Ukraine Talks
⌨Russian media extensively reports on indirect negotiations between Russia and Ukraine to be held in Saudi Arabia. Multiple sources indicate U.S. diplomat Christopher Kellog announced these talks (Izvestia, Lenta, RIA Novosti). Other headlines mention Trump claiming the U.S. and Ukraine will soon sign an agreement on resources or rare earth metals (NTV, Vesti). International news covers Israel's military operations in southern Gaza (Interfax) and the arrest of a key opposition leader in Turkey (RT). Domestic news includes a proposal to ban cash purchases of apartments (RBC) and the start of the 2025 unified state exam campaign (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov celebrates his 75th birthday (TASS).
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Kiev’s forces have targeted a metering station in the Kursk Region,
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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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The bloc’s top diplomat has reportedly rejected the idea of a separate Ukraine peace envoy
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RIA Novosti
На горящей на Кубани нефтебазе произошел взрыв
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The bloc doesn’t have enough money to support Kiev, the Hungarian leader has said
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RIA Novosti
ПВО ночью сбила 43 украинских дрона
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07:24⇢Oil Depot Blast Rattles Krasnodar As Drones Rain Down
⌨Russian media reports on several military and diplomatic developments. A major explosion has occurred at an oil depot in Krasnodar region with injuries reported (Interfax, RBC). Russian air defense systems shot down 43 Ukrainian drones overnight across four regions (RIA Novosti, TASS). The Foreign Ministry claims Kyiv has already violated the ceasefire proposed by Trump (Lenta), while Zelensky reportedly ignored advice not to "lecture" Trump during their conversation (NTV). On the diplomatic front, the US is organizing indirect Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Saudi Arabia (Moscow Times, Izvestia), while Hungarian PM Orban claims the EU is giving Ukraine "empty promises" and lacks sufficient funds (RT).
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RIA Novosti
США в рамках сделки по ресурсам хотят взять под контроль украинские АЭС, пишет FT
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The bloc doesn’t have enough money to support Kiev, the Hungarian leader has said
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Radio Liberty
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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09:23
RIA Novosti
США расширяют требования к Киеву в рамках сделки по ресурсам, пишет FT
09:23
09:56⇢Ukrainian Strike Hits Key Russian Gas Export Hub
⌨Russian media reports on escalating Ukraine conflict developments. Ukrainian forces struck the Sudzha gas measurement station, a major corridor for Russian gas exports to Europe (Lenta). Russian air defense claims to have shot down 43 Ukrainian drones overnight (Rossiyskaya Gazeta), while 43,000 people have been officially recognized as victims of Ukrainian attacks on Kursk region (TASS). Several sources discuss international dimensions, with claims that Trump plans to extract rare earth metals from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant (Moscow Times), the US expanding resource demands from Kyiv (RIA Novosti), and Orban stating the EU lacks funds to support Ukraine (RT).
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RIA Novosti
США расширили требования к Киеву в рамках сделки по ресурсам, пишет FT
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Officials say they are “overwhelmed” by the scale of the task, according to the report
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11:15
RIA Novosti
Несколько стран ЕС выступили против идеи Макрона об отправке войск на Украину
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RIA Novosti
Несколько стран ЕС выступили против идеи Макрона об отправке войск на Украину, пишет Bloomberg
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12:19
The Moscow Times (English)
Ukraine’s military claimed that Russia fired on the facility as part of a “campaign to discredit Ukraine” amid ongoing peace talks. 2
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12:23⇢US Eases Anti-Russian Sanctions Enforcement
⌨Russian media reports on several sanctions-related developments. Multiple sources highlight a Bloomberg report claiming the US has reduced monitoring and cooperation with allies regarding anti-Russian sanctions (Interfax, Kommersant, Moscow Times, RBC). The Russia-Ukraine conflict remains prominent, with Russia accusing Ukraine of attempting "nuclear terrorism" by striking the Kursk nuclear power plant (Lenta, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Meanwhile, conflicting narratives emerge about attacks in Kursk, with Ukraine accusing Russia of shelling its own gas pumping station to discredit Ukraine during peace talks (Moscow Times English). European news includes criticism of Estonian Prime Minister Kallas' Ukraine plan (Izvestia) and several EU countries opposing Macron's proposal to send troops to Ukraine (RIA Novosti).
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Radio Liberty
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ подорвали газораспределительную станцию "Суджа"
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Но есть вероятность, что она опустится в апреле
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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13:43⇢Interest Rate Held At 21% As Sudzha Gas Station Attacked
⌨Russian media reports extensively on two major stories. The Central Bank of Russia has maintained its key interest rate at 21% for the third consecutive time (Interfax, Kommersant, RBC, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Multiple outlets cover an attack on the Sudzha gas distribution station, with Russia opening a terrorism investigation (Izvestia, Lenta, NTV, RIA Novosti). The Russian Defense Ministry claims the attack is a provocation to discredit Trump's initiatives (TASS) while Ukraine accuses Russia of self-shelling the facility (Moscow Times English). In other news, survivors of the Crocus City Hall terrorist attack have reportedly married, formed friendships and changed careers (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
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The Moscow Times
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RIA Novosti
Минобороны назвало подрыв "Суджи" провокацией для дискредитации инициатив Трампа
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Hockey diplomacy: Can Putin and Trump revive a Cold War tradition?
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RIA Novosti
Минобороны назвало подрыв "Суджи" провокацией для дискредитации мирных инициатив
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The Moscow Times (English)
Ukraine’s military accused the Russian army of firing on the facility as part of a “campaign to discredit Ukraine” amid ongoing peace talks. 2
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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15:47⇢Sudzha Gas Station Blown Up Amid Mutual Accusations
⌨Russian media extensively covers the attack on the Sudzha gas station in Kursk region. The Russian Defense Ministry claims Ukrainian forces deliberately mined and blew up the facility to discredit Trump's peace initiatives (Izvestia, NTV, RIA Novosti, Lenta). The Moscow Times reports both sides trading blame, with Ukraine accusing Russia of attacking its own facility. In domestic news, Central Bank head Nabiullina announced reduced likelihood of further key rate increases (RBC, TASS), while Putin set a goal for Russia to become a drone technology leader by 2030 (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). United Russia party members were reportedly instructed to abandon Z-symbolism and rhetoric about ending the war in Berlin or Paris (Moscow Times).
16:03
RIA Novosti
Российские войска нанесли поражение шести бригадам ВСУ в Курской области
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RIA Novosti
Потери ВСУ в Курской области превысили 69 тысяч человек
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A criminal probe has been launched into the destruction of an energy facility on the border with Ukraine
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16:29
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Паулина Андреева объявила о разводе с Федором Бондарчуком
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A criminal probe has been launched by Russia’s Investigative Committee into the destruction of an energy facility on the border with Ukraine
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Москвич во время теракта в «Крокусе» спас жизнь девушке и сыграл с ней свадьбу
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The renowned American journalist has claimed that the US president wants to do business with Putin
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Штурмовики 810-й бригады рассказали военкору Александру Коцу о боях за Куриловку
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18:18⇢Kursk Fighting Dominates As Putin Talks Syria
⌨Russian media reports on foreign relations and the Ukraine conflict. Putin and the Emir of Qatar have discussed the importance of preserving Syria's unity (Izvestia). Multiple sources cover Ukrainian losses in Kursk region, with claimed casualties exceeding 69,000 (RIA Novosti) and stories of Russian assault troops fighting in Kurilovka (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Economic news includes Central Bank head Nabiullina stating the economy is on a "soft landing" trajectory while maintaining the key rate at 21% (NTV, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). International headlines note Prince William spotted near Russian borders in a tank (Lenta) and claims that Trump eyes Crimea as an "international resort" (RT).
18:25
RIA Novosti
Подрыв "Суджи" показал, насколько можно верить Киеву, заявили в Кремле
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RIA Novosti
"Расхлебывать теперь годами". Что напоследок ВСУ учинили в Курской области
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Ukraine blew up a Russian gas facility just days after a mutual agreement not to do just that. As if anyone expected something different.
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RIA Novosti
Переговоры по разделу территорий и прекращению огня на Украине идут прямо сейчас, заявил Трамп
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The Moscow Times (English)
Hundreds of civilians, many of them elderly, had been trapped in Kyiv-held areas for months, leaving their families fearing for their safety. 3
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The move would trigger retaliation from Moscow, Bart De Wever has warned
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RIA Novosti
Переговоры по разделу территорий между Россией и Украиной идут прямо сейчас, заявил Трамп
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RIA Novosti
"Расхлебывать теперь годами". Что напоследок ВСУ учинили в Курской области
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Moscow has slammed the sabotage as a provocation that violates the partial ceasefire
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20:05⇢Trump Claims Ukraine Territory Division Talks Underway
⌨Russian media extensively reports on Trump's claims about ongoing Ukraine peace negotiations. Multiple sources (Izvestia, Kommersant, Lenta, NTV, RBC, Vesti) cite Trump stating that discussions about "territorial division" in Ukraine are happening "right now" following his contacts with Putin. Meanwhile, coverage continues of the Kursk situation, with stories about Russian troops reclaiming territory (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Moscow Times English) and accusations that Ukrainian forces damaged infrastructure before withdrawing (RIA Novosti). RT reports on an alleged Ukrainian attack on a Russian gas pipeline bound for Europe, calling it a violation of the partial ceasefire.
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Дочь Жириновского Боцан-Харченко: я против, чтобы называть его прогнозы пророчествами
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Штурмовики 810-й бригады рассказали военкору Александру Коцу о боях за Куриловку
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The Moscow Times
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Moscow has slammed the sabotage as a provocation that violates the partial ceasefire
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RIA Novosti
США отказались раскрыть состав делегации на встречу с Россией в Эр-Рияде
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23:09⇢Trump Claims Ukraine Territory Division Talks Underway
⌨Russian media reports on Trump's statements about Ukraine peace negotiations, with multiple outlets covering his claims about discussing ceasefire and territorial issues (Izvestia, Moscow Times, NTV, Kommersant). Several sources report on the death of Soviet defector Oleg Gordievsky, described as "one of the most famous spies of the 20th century," who worked for British intelligence (Lenta, RBC, Vesti, Guardian). Additionally, media covers the Central Bank maintaining its key interest rate at 21% (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Interfax) and reports that the US State Department refused to reveal its delegation composition for upcoming talks with Russia in Riyadh (RIA Novosti, TASS).
23:31
RIA Novosti
США планируют встречу с Украиной в Эр-Рияде за день до переговоров с Россией, узнал CBS
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23:47
RIA Novosti
В жилом доме в Ростове-на-Дону произошел взрыв из-за атаки БПЛА
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