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21.05.2026

The Day of Nuclear Drills and Delayed VPN Fees

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 21.05.2026.

It displays 101 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

21.05.2026 ⇢ The Day of Nuclear Drills and Delayed VPN Fees
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The day was dominated by the final stage of joint Russian-Belarusian nuclear drills, with state-aligned outlets (TASS, Lenta.ru, NTV, Komsomolskaya Pravda) extensively covering Putin's remarks that nuclear weapons are an 'exceptional' security guarantee and the deployment of Iskander missiles. Independent Meduza and Kommersant reported that the government postponed plans to introduce additional fees for VPN traffic, a rare policy reversal. The drone strike on Syzran refinery, killing two, was covered by both state and independent media, though state outlets framed it as a Ukrainian attack on civilians. In the evening, Trump announced sending 5,000 additional troops to Poland, reported by Meduza and RIA Novosti. The Moscow Times noted Ukraine fortifying its northern border against potential Belarusian involvement.

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00:03⇢Putin's China Harvest: 40 Deals, No Breakthrough

⌨The newspapers continue to cover Putin's China visit, with state-aligned outlets (TASS, RT, NTV, Kommersant) highlighting the 40 deals and joint declarations. Independent The Moscow Times (English) notes no blockbuster deals, while Meduza reports on Ukrainian drone strikes on Moscow and changing Russian attitudes. Lenta.ru covers Lavrov's explanation on not using destructive weapons in Ukraine.
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05:27
RIA Novosti

Трамп рассматривает разные варианты действий против Кубы, пишет Politico

05:27
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06:20
RIA Novosti

В рамках учений ядерных сил в Белоруссии развернули "Искандеры" со спецбоеприпасами

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08:06⇢Drone Strike on Syzran Kills Two

⌨The newspapers report on a Ukrainian drone attack on Syzran, killing two people (TASS, Lenta.ru, Interfax). State-aligned outlets also cover nuclear drills in Belarus with Iskander missiles (RIA Novosti). Independent Meduza reveals a Kremlin ban on reporting about bans, while The Moscow Times reports Ukraine's call to strip Russia of UNSC veto power. RT covers Raul Castro's indictment.
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RIA Novosti

"Взяли незаметно и пошли дальше". Как морпехи выбивают ВСУ из Донбасса

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RIA Novosti

Такого еще не было. Свыше 200 тысяч россиян оказались в окружении

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RIA Novosti

Минобороны рассказало о ходе учений ядерных сил

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RIA Novosti

Такого еще не было. Свыше 200 тысяч россиян оказались в окружении

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11:11⇢Drones Strike Syzran Refinery

⌨The newspapers report on a Ukrainian drone attack on Syzran, killing two people (TASS, Lenta.ru, RIA Novosti, NTV, Interfax, The Moscow Times). State-aligned outlets also highlight the final day of nuclear drills with Yars missile marches and MiG-31 flights (TASS), and Russian nuclear submarines going to sea (Lenta.ru). Independent Meduza covers US-Iran peace proposals, while Komsomolskaya Pravda analyzes symbolic gestures from Putin's China visit.
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RIA Novosti

ВС России нанесли удары по центру подготовки операторов БПЛА на Украине

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15:18⇢Putin's China Visit: Symbolism Over Substance

⌨The newspapers report on Putin's China visit being declared a success by state-aligned outlets (TASS, Komsomolskaya Pravda), while independent The Moscow Times notes no blockbuster deals. Military updates include Russian strikes on a Ukrainian drone training center (RIA Novosti) and liberation of Shesterovka (NTV). France reportedly scales back residency permits for anti-war Russians (Meduza).
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RIA Novosti

Путин и Лукашенко проводят совместную тренировку вооруженных сил

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RIA Novosti

Путин и Лукашенко провели совместную тренировку вооруженных сил

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RIA Novosti

Такого еще не было. Свыше 200 тысяч россиян оказались в окружении

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RIA Novosti

Минобороны доложило Путину о втором этапе проверки ядерных сил

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RIA Novosti

Путин рассказал об итогах тренировки ядерных сил России и Белоруссии

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RIA Novosti

Такого еще не было. Свыше 200 тысяч россиян оказались в окружении

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17:16⇢Nuclear Drills and Delayed VPN Fees

⌨State-aligned outlets (TASS, Lenta.ru, NTV, Komsomolskaya Pravda) focus on Putin's nuclear doctrine remarks and joint drills with Belarus, framing nuclear weapons as an 'exceptional' security measure. Independent Meduza and Kommersant report delayed VPN fees. RT warns of potential US strikes on Iran. The Moscow Times covers Ukraine fortifying northern regions against Belarus.
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21:03⇢Nuclear Drills with Belarus Dominate

⌨State-aligned outlets (TASS, Lenta.ru, NTV, Komsomolskaya Pravda) highlight joint nuclear drills with Belarus, framing them as historic. Independent Meduza reports delayed VPN fees. The Moscow Times covers a meme battle over Mala Tokmachka. RT attacks Zelensky, while Svoboda.org discusses elite fears of Putin.
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RIA Novosti

В ДНР при массированной атаке беспилотников погибла женщина

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23:48
RIA Novosti

США отправят дополнительные пять тысяч солдат в Польшу

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