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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 21.04.2025.
It displays 160 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
21.04.2025 ⇢ Day Pope Francis Dies While Easter Truce Lapses
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The 30-hour Easter ceasefire declared by Putin expired at midnight, with Russian media immediately reporting resumed strikes against Ukraine. By morning, the Russian Defense Ministry claimed 4,900 Ukrainian violations during the truce period. As military operations resumed, attention shifted to the sudden death of Pope Francis at age 88, with reports indicating he suffered a stroke.
Putin praised the late pontiff while signing a strategic partnership treaty with Iran and offering direct negotiations with Ukraine on stopping strikes against civilian infrastructure. He justified the attack on Sumy and claimed Russia would ultimately be victorious. Putin's statements aligned with accelerating diplomatic activity, as Trump expressed hope for a Russia-Ukraine deal "this week," building on previous days' reports of US peace proposals that might recognize Russia's territorial gains.
Economic concerns surfaced with government warnings about potential Soviet-era food shortages and forecasts of inflation and ruble devaluation.
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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 prolong it, Dmitry Peskov has said
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ, несмотря на перемирие, девять раз за сутки обстреляли ДНР
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01:07⇢Easter Ceasefire Expires As Trump Predicts Russia-Ukraine Deal
⌨The newspapers extensively focus on the end of the Easter ceasefire in Ukraine. Multiple sources report the truce has expired (Lenta, TASS, Vesti), while Russian media claims Ukrainian forces violated it by using HIMARS systems (Izvestia) and conducting nine attacks on DPR in 24 hours (RIA Novosti). The Kremlin confirmed the ceasefire won't be extended (RT). A new development involves Trump expressing hope for a deal between Russia and Ukraine in the coming days or next week (NTV, RBC). This statement marks a significant shift in reporting focus from ceasefire violations to potential peace negotiations.
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Мирошник заявил, что Украина не способна даже на 30 часов перемирия
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A broadcast from a “secret Ukrainian military camp for children” featured a child wearing an Imperial Eagle patch
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RIA Novosti
США предложили организовать нейтральную территорию у ЗАЭС, сообщили источники
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The countries have accused each other of violating the Easter truce
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The protesters were outraged by the exclusion of transgender individuals from the Equality Act 2010
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Ukrainian troops fired US-made HIMARS rockets instead of observing the ceasefire, the Russian Foreign Ministry said
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08:11⇢Ukraine Failed Easter Ceasefire Test Claims Russia
⌨The newspapers extensively focus on allegations that Ukraine failed to honor the Easter ceasefire, with multiple Russian sources reporting numerous violations (Komsomolskaya Pravda, NTV, RT, TASS). Russian media claims Ukrainian forces conducted over 400 artillery strikes and 900 drone attacks during the truce period (NTV). Despite these alleged violations, there are signs of diplomatic activity, with Trump expressing hope for a Russia-Ukraine deal this week (Kommersant) and reports of the US proposing a neutral zone around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant (RIA Novosti). Economic forecasts predict a cooling of Russia's economy to potential growth rates in 2025 (Interfax).
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ обстреляли Горловку натовскими снарядами
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные улучшили позиции на Краснолиманском направлении
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10:19⇢Russia Resumes Strikes After Easter Truce
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Russia resuming military operations in Ukraine immediately after the Easter ceasefire expired (TASS, Vesti, Moscow Times, Lenta). Russian sources describe nighttime attacks using kamikaze drones, missiles, and aerial bombs against Ukrainian targets (Lenta, Moscow Times, Vesti). Russian military claims improved positions in the Krasny Liman direction (RIA Novosti). Simultaneously, Russian media reports on American "fatigue" with the Ukraine conflict (Izvestia), while tourism concerns emerge amidst oil spills and rising prices, with mentions of drone attack risks (Svoboda).
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RIA Novosti
Украинские войска 4900 раз нарушили пасхальное перемирие
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Kommersant
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Interfax
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Lenta.ru
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The Moscow Times (English)
Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of 3,000 ceasefire violations during the 30-hour pause in fighting over the weekend. 1
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11:11⇢Pope Francis Dies
⌨The newspapers report extensively on the death of Pope Francis, with multiple Russian outlets confirming his passing (Interfax, Kommersant, Lenta, NTV, RBC, TASS). Simultaneously, Russian media continues covering the Easter ceasefire aftermath, with Russian Ministry of Defense claiming Ukraine violated the truce 4,900 times (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti). Following the ceasefire's end, reports indicate Russia launched air attacks on Ukraine (Moscow Times English, Vesti). This builds upon yesterday's reporting of alleged ceasefire violations and resumption of military operations.
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RIA Novosti
Украинские войска нарушили пасхальное перемирие 4900 раз
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Radio Liberty
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ усиливали оборону во время пасхального перемирия, сообщил источник
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RIA Novosti
"Это шанс для нас". Украинцы согласились с разделом страны
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Washington reportedly seeks US control over Europe’s largest nuclear power plant
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RIA Novosti
Российские войска ведут бои у Горналя в Курской области
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Washington reportedly seeks US control over Europe’s largest nuclear power plant
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные ведут бои у Горналя в Курской области
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Radio Liberty
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
В первые же месяцы войны в боевые части отправились 33 сотрудника «Комсомольской правды». 16 не вернулись…
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There was a lull in hostilities, but Kiev’s forces did not fully adhere to Moscow’s proposed truce, the Defense Ministry has said
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13:54⇢Pope Francis Dies As Kremlin Claims Ceasefire Violations
⌨The newspapers extensively report on the death of Pope Francis, with Putin expressing condolences (TASS, Vesti, Svoboda). Meanwhile, coverage continues of the Easter ceasefire with Russia and Ukraine, which lasted 30 hours. Russian media claims Ukraine violated the truce, with Peskov stating Russia will inform the US about these violations (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RT). New negotiations are reportedly planned for this week (Lenta). Military operations continue with Russian forces engaged in combat near Gornalya in Kursk region (RIA Novosti). Economic concerns emerge as the government prepares for minimum oil prices since the pandemic (Moscow Times).
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Путин подписал закон, ратифицирующий договор о стратегическом партнерстве с Ираном
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Путин подписал закон о стратегическом партнерстве с Ираном
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The Moscow Times (English)
The Kremlin leader also lauded the late pope’s efforts to foster dialogue between the Catholic and Orthodox churches. 2
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RIA Novosti
В России появятся новые лидеры благодаря программе "Время героев", заявил Путин
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16:28⇢Pope Francis Dies As Putin Signs Iran Partnership
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Pope Francis's death at age 88 (Interfax, Kommersant, Lenta, NTV, RBC, Svoboda). Multiple sources mention potential causes of his death (Lenta, NTV, RBC). Putin praised the late Pope as a "defender of humanism" and lauded his efforts to foster dialogue between Catholic and Orthodox churches (Moscow Times English). Simultaneously, Putin signed laws ratifying a strategic partnership treaty with Iran (Izvestia) and legally recognizing the concept of "genocide of the Soviet people" (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Government concerns emerge about potential Soviet-era food shortages (Moscow Times).
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RIA Novosti
Путин подписал большой пакет законов в сфере безопасности
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RIA Novosti
Путин оценил опыт введения пасхального перемирия
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Claims from anonymous sources lack reliability, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
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RIA Novosti
Россия проанализирует опыт введения пасхального перемирия, заявил Путин
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Путин призвал разобраться с предложением не бить по гражданской инфраструктуре
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The Moscow Times (English)
The Kremlin wants an outcome far more ambitious than a mere ceasefire in Ukraine. For that, it will need extraordinary incentives. 6
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RIA Novosti
Революционер на троне. Как папа Франциск вошел в историю
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18:11⇢Putin Offers Civilian Infrastructure Talks
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Putin's statements about the Easter ceasefire. Putin claims Ukraine agreed to the truce following advice from its "curators" (NTV, RBC, TASS) and expressed willingness to consider future proposals (Komsomolskaya Pravda). He proposed direct negotiations with Ukraine on stopping strikes against civilian infrastructure (Moscow Times, Vesti). Russian media also covers the Kremlin's alleged plans to entice Trump with economic incentives for a "grand bargain" beyond a ceasefire in Ukraine (Moscow Times English), while Peskov dismissed reports about US position shifts on Crimea (RT). Additionally, coverage continues about Pope Francis's death (RIA Novosti, Interfax, Kommersant, Svoboda).
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The Russian president has addressed a suggestion to broaden and extend the Easter ceasefire
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Vladimir Zelensky’s first reaction to Moscow’s ceasefire initiative proves Kiev’s lack of commitment to peace, the Russian president has said
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RIA Novosti
Путин заявил о провале попыток нанести России стратегическое поражение
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19:52⇢Putin Claims Strategic Victory While Truce Ends
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Putin's statements following the Easter ceasefire. He declared attempts to inflict strategic defeat on Russia have failed (RIA Novosti) and justified the strike on Ukrainian military in Sumy (Lenta). Putin called veterans of the "special military operation" Russia's "elite" (NTV), while accusing Ukrainian leadership of fighting for "stolen capital" rather than their people (TASS). Trump reportedly sees good chances for an agreement on Ukraine this week (Interfax). Meanwhile, Putin discussed cooperation with South Africa's president (Izvestia), and security chief Patrushev promised a proportional response to Western attempts at maritime blockade (Vesti). Opposition media questions resistance to "Putinism" (Svoboda).
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With Europe arming Ukraine and US elites pushing escalation, peace may be the one thing Washington can’t allow
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