THE
HEAR
This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 21.07.2025.
It displays 184 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
21.07.2025 ⇢ The Confirmed Dialogue
⌨
The day's editorial focus in Russian media prominently featured the ongoing diplomatic efforts surrounding the Ukraine conflict. Throughout the morning, reports detailed ongoing Ukrainian drone attacks across Russian regions, a continuation of patterns from previous days. Concurrently, news emerged of large-scale Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities. By late morning, attention strongly pivoted to the prospect of new Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Istanbul, with initial speculation on dates. This theme intensified throughout the afternoon, culminating in President Zelensky confirming a "third round" of talks in Istanbul for July 23rd, with Russian sources indicating July 24-25. Discussions broadened to include potential topics and a Putin-Zelensky meeting. Alongside this, new UK sanctions on oil tankers and the EU's delayed oil product import ban received significant coverage, while President Putin's focus on domestic socio-economic challenges, including birth rates and healthcare, marked a shift in internal priorities.
21.07.2025
00:04
00:13
RIA Novosti
За вечер над пятью регионами сбили 43 украинских БПЛА
00:13
01:05
01:13
RIA Novosti
В Якутии вахтовый автобус упал с обрыва, погибли 14 человек
01:13
01:39
01:39
01:48
01:48
01:57
02:31
The US intel chief has vowed to hold those behind the “treasonous” Russiagate conspiracy accountable
02:31
02:58⇢Drone Strikes Continue
⌨Russian newspapers continue to prominently feature reports on Ukrainian drone attacks, with new interceptions over Moscow and other regions (Lenta.ru, NTV.ru, TASS, Interfax.ru). Simultaneously, a significant domestic tragedy involving a fatal bus accident in Yakutia receives widespread coverage (Izvestia, RIA Novosti, Vesti). International news includes discussion on US politics, specifically criticism of President Trump's stance on Russia and renewed focus on alleged "Obama coup plot" narratives (Komsomolskaya Pravda, RT).
05:32
05:32
05:49
06:07
RIA Novosti
В Пекине раскритиковали ЕС за включение китайских компаний в санкции против России
06:07
06:24
06:33
Multiple hostile UAVs were intercepted over the Rostov and Moscow regions overnight, according to officials
06:33
06:33
06:33
06:41
06:58
RIA Novosti
Из-за пожара после падения БПЛА на станции в Ростовской области задерживаются 26 поездов
06:58
07:16
07:33
07:35⇢Moscow's Sky Shielded Amid Strikes
⌨Russian media continues to prioritize reports on Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Moscow and other regions, detailing multiple interceptions and their impacts, such as fires and significant train delays (Interfax.ru, NTV.ru, RIA Novosti, RT, Vesti). Coverage also includes reports on Russian military actions in the special operation zone and renewed Western pledges to arm Ukraine (Izvestia, Lenta.ru). Domestic economic concerns and international investment discussions are also present (RBC.ru, TASS).
08:17
08:24
08:24
08:34
08:43
RIA Novosti
Силы ПВО сбили за ночь 74 украинских беспилотника
08:43
09:00
09:00
09:00
09:09
09:09
09:18
09:18
09:27
09:27
09:36
09:45
The alleged attacks come after days of attempted Ukrainian drone raids targeting Moscow
09:45
10:02
RIA Novosti
Взятие Белой Горы даст возможность перерезать логистику ВСУ на важном участке, заявил Пушилин
10:02
10:04⇢Kyiv Under Russian Fire
⌨Russian media is largely focused on large-scale Russian missile and drone strikes targeting Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Ivano-Frankivsk (The Moscow Times, RT, Svoboda.org), reportedly in retaliation for recent Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow and other regions (Interfax.ru, NTV.ru). Concurrently, several outlets report on the potential for new Russia-Ukraine negotiations, with discussions centering on Istanbul as a venue and the specific dates for talks still being agreed (Kommersant, TASS).
10:11
10:24
10:44
10:44
11:12
11:12
11:12
11:12
Moscow has accused Britain and the EU of impeding efforts to settle the conflict
11:12
11:12
11:12
11:21
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Корреспондент «КП» купил Volvo в Китае и сэкономил больше полумиллиона рублей
11:21
11:21
RIA Novosti
МИД Ирана раскрыл подробности переговоров представителя Тегерана с Путиным
11:21
11:30
RIA Novosti
Путин и представитель Тегерана обсудили ситуацию на Ближнем Востоке и глобальные процессы, сообщил МИД Ирана
11:30
11:30
Moscow has accused Britain and the EU of impeding efforts to settle the conflict
11:30
11:38
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Виктор Бут: Кончатся украинцы, запад заставит воевать прибалтов, поляков, румын
11:38
11:47
The Moscow Times (English)
The accident took place along an industrial road leading to a mining facility that specializes in coal extraction and production. 1
11:47
11:56
11:57⇢Istanbul Talks Renewed
⌨Russian media continues to prominently report on the potential for new Russia-Ukraine negotiations, with several outlets indicating Istanbul as a likely venue for talks this week (Interfax.ru, TASS). Concurrently, coverage details ongoing military operations, including efforts to liberate Chasov Yar (Izvestia), and Western intentions to arm Ukraine (RT). Domestically, a fatal bus crash in Russia's Far East leading to 13 deaths receives significant attention (The Moscow Times (English), NTV.ru). Discussions also touch upon various international relations.
12:05
12:05
The Moscow Times
12:05
12:05
Rossiyskaya Gazeta
12:05
12:14
RIA Novosti
Путин и представитель Тегерана обсудили ситуацию на Ближнем Востоке и глобальные процессы
12:14
12:14
12:14
12:23
The Moscow Times (English)
Anonymous sources told Turkish and Russian state media that a third round of negotiations could happen in Istanbul by the end of the week. 2
12:23
12:23
12:32
Rossiyskaya Gazeta
12:32
12:32
12:40
Rossiyskaya Gazeta
12:40
12:58
13:22
13:26⇢Talks Amidst Conflict
⌨Russian media continues to prominently feature the ongoing Ukraine conflict, detailing significant Russian military strikes against Ukrainian military targets (Izvestia, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Vesti). Concurrently, outlets highlight the diplomatic front, discussing new peace talks and acknowledging considerable work needed due to differing positions (Kommersant, The Moscow Times (English), RBC.ru). International relations also mention a possible Putin-Trump meeting.
13:33
13:41
The bloc’s attempt to “ruin” Russia is a “life-threatening idea,” Gunter Verheugen has said
13:41
13:58
13:58
13:58
13:58
14:25
14:25
14:33
RIA Novosti
Глава Удмуртии доложил Путину о ситуации в социальной и оборонной сферах
14:33
14:50
14:59
14:59
14:59
15:08
15:34
15:43
The Zelensky government was previously accused in the Western press of minimizing casualty figures to safeguard aid
15:43
15:44⇢Domestic Priorities Shift
⌨Russian media attention is largely directed towards President Putin's focus on domestic socio-economic and demographic challenges, specifically discussing the situation in Udmurtia, healthcare deficiencies, and low birth rates (Izvestia, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti, TASS). Concurrently, a significant rise in public discontent over utility tariff hikes is reported (The Moscow Times). The ongoing Ukraine conflict and diplomatic efforts continue to be covered, alongside domestic incidents.
15:51
Rossiyskaya Gazeta
15:51
16:00
16:09
16:17
16:22
16:26
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Американский экономист Джин Людвиг предрек скорое повторение кризиса 2008 года
16:26
16:26
The three countries have already had “good consultations” on the UN sanctions snapback, the Foreign Ministry has said
16:26
16:43
16:43
The three countries have already had “good consultations” on the UN sanctions snapback, Tehran has said
16:43
17:10
Baku has the right to pursue litigation over the 2024 disaster, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
17:10
17:18
17:27
Rossiyskaya Gazeta
17:27
17:36
17:36
17:36
17:36
Rossiyskaya Gazeta
17:36
17:39⇢Istanbul Negotiations Resurface
⌨Russian media prominently covers the anticipated new round of Russia-Ukraine negotiations, with several outlets detailing Istanbul as the likely venue for talks this week, specifically July 24-25 (Lenta.ru, TASS, Kommersant, The Moscow Times (English)). Air defense forces report continued drone interceptions over Russian regions (Izvestia). Domestic coverage also highlights calls to extinguish Siberian wildfires and a court decision extending the arrest of a former deputy defense minister (Interfax.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta).
17:44
17:45
17:45
17:54
17:54
18:03
18:03
18:03
18:11
18:11
RIA Novosti
Белоусов обсудил с министром обороны Ирана укрепление сотрудничества в военной сфере
18:11
18:37
18:44
18:46
18:54
Rossiyskaya Gazeta
18:54
18:54
This comes after pressure on the local authorities from Brussels and Ukraine supporters to scrap Valery Gergiev’s performance
18:54
19:03
19:03
RIA Novosti
В Москве назвали темы следующего раунда переговоров России и Украины
19:03
19:12
19:12
19:20
19:23⇢Talks Broaden
⌨Russian media continues to prominently feature the prospect of a new round of Russia-Ukraine negotiations, with outlets detailing topics for discussion, including a potential Putin-Zelensky meeting (Kommersant, RIA Novosti, The Moscow Times (English)). Concurrently, domestic coverage reports on drone attacks impacting residential areas (NTV.ru, Vesti), while economic headlines discuss new UK sanctions on oil tankers and the financial impact of oil price caps (RBC.ru, The Moscow Times).
19:38
19:38
The Moscow Times (English)
Anonymous sources told Turkish and Russian state media that a third round of negotiations could happen in Istanbul by the end of the week. 2
19:38
19:38
Rossiyskaya Gazeta
19:38
19:44
19:47
19:47
19:56
19:56
20:30
20:39
20:39
20:47
20:47
20:56
21:04
It would be reasonable to discuss potential talks should the US president come to the Chinese capital, Dmitry Peskov has said
21:04
21:22
RIA Novosti
Россия и Украина проведут переговоры в Стамбуле 23 июля, заявил Зеленский
21:22
21:32⇢Third Round Confirmed
⌨Russian media prominently features the upcoming Russia-Ukraine negotiations, with President Zelensky confirming a third round in Istanbul on July 23rd (NTV.ru, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti). The Kremlin acknowledges significant work remains for a peace deal (The Moscow Times (English)). Concurrently, reports detail new UK sanctions on 135 tankers (Interfax.ru, Kommersant) and the EU's postponement of a Russian oil product import ban (The Moscow Times). Discussions also include a possible Putin-Trump meeting (RT).
21:39
21:47
21:47
21:47
21:48
The third round of direct negotiations between Moscow and Kiev is planned for Wednesday, the Ukrainian leader said
21:48
21:48
21:57
RIA Novosti
Новый раунд переговоров между Россией и Украиной пройдет 24 и 25 июля, сообщил источник
21:57
22:05
The Moscow Times (English)
The Kremlin had earlier said that “a lot of diplomatic work still lies ahead” before a peace deal is possible. 2
22:05
22:06
RIA Novosti
Новый раунд переговоров между Россией и Украиной пройдет 24-25 июля, сообщил источник
22:06
22:14
22:14
22:57
22:57
22:57
23:14
23:32