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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 21.08.2025.
It displays 188 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
21.08.2025 ⇢ Pipeline Suspect, Crossroads of Diplomacy
⌨The day's Russian media coverage initially detailed US involvement in Ukraine conflict negotiations and reported on repelled drone attacks. A mid-morning editorial shift emphasized the mandatory pre-installation of Max messenger. Subsequently, focus returned to Russian military advances in Ukraine, particularly the liberation of Aleksandro-Shultino. By early afternoon, the detention in Italy of a suspect linked to the Nord Stream pipeline explosions, identified as Ukrainian, became a prominent, new editorial priority. Later in the day, the diplomatic narrative evolved, with initial reports of US President Trump abandoning efforts for a Putin-Zelensky meeting, followed by Russia hardening its stance with explicit demands for Kyiv regarding Donbas, NATO, and Western troops, alongside its exit from international arbitration processes. Evening reports highlighted increased casualties from a Ukrainian attack in the DPR and Trump's revised timeline for clarity on a Ukraine settlement.
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Keith Kellogg has hailed the meeting with Russia’s president as a historic step toward peace in Ukraine
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RIA Novosti
Израиль начал наступление на Газу
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Russia has no use for the EU’s illusions anymore
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01:16 (22:16)⇢Meeting Under Moscow's Eye
⌨Russian media's primary focus shifts to the potential for a Putin-Zelensky meeting, with reports suggesting Russia's Foreign Ministry is capable of handling such events (Lenta.ru). However, Lavrov indicates Putin is not ready for direct talks, with some outlets stating Putin would only meet to accept Ukraine's surrender (The Moscow Times, Vesti). Separately, news emerges of Israel commencing an operation to seize Gaza (NTV.ru, RIA Novosti, Interfax.ru), and details surface regarding a Trump-Putin call (RBC.ru).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Редактор Il Fatto Quotidiano Травальо сравнил Зеленского с Белоснежкой
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
21 августа поэт Юрий Энтин отмечает 90-летие
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Russia has no use for the EU’s illusions anymore
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Лавров: вопрос гарантий безопасности Украине решить без России не получится
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RIA Novosti
Пентагон уведомил союзников о минимальной роли США в гарантиях Киеву, пишет Politico
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RIA Novosti
США пока не собираются брать на себя обязательства по гарантиям Киеву
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Lenta.ru
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RIA Novosti
В Воронежской области из-за падения БПЛА приостановили движение поездов
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05:57 (02:57)⇢Diplomacy's Shifting Sands
⌨Russian media continues to focus on the diplomatic efforts surrounding the Ukraine conflict, with reports highlighting the United States' increasing involvement. News outlets state that the US has obtained details of negotiation positions between Russia and Ukraine (NTV.ru, RBC.ru), and that Senator Rubio will hold talks on conflict resolution (Vesti). Concurrently, Russia maintains its stance on future peace being possible only after the conflict ends (TASS), while the Israeli offensive in Gaza also receives continued coverage (Lenta.ru, Interfax.ru).
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RIA Novosti
В списке погибших украинских военных оказалось много лиц младше возраста мобилизации
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Russia has no use for the EU’s illusions anymore
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The Moscow Times
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08:31 (05:31)⇢Russian Air Defense Repels Drone Swarm
⌨Russian media prominently reports on extensive Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Russian regions, with multiple outlets detailing the successful interception of nearly 50 UAVs by air defense systems, including strikes on an oil refinery near Rostov (NTV.ru, TASS, Vesti, The Moscow Times). Concurrently, diplomatic discussions continue, with reports on US Senator Vance revealing details of Russia-Ukraine negotiations and the West's understanding of Putin's position on meeting Zelensky (Interfax.ru, RBC.ru, Lenta.ru).
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The SPD party insists the German military could only be sent together with US forces, the newspaper claims
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RIA Novosti
МAX в сентябре войдет в перечень программ для обязательной предустановки
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RIA Novosti
МAX войдет в перечень программ для обязательной предустановки
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10:40 (07:40)⇢Mandatory Messenger Rollout
⌨Russian media's editorial focus has largely shifted to domestic technological policy, prominently reporting the mandatory pre-installation of the Max messenger and RuStore on new devices from September 1st (Interfax.ru, Kommersant, RIA Novosti, TASS, Vesti). Other coverage notes ongoing Ukraine conflict discussions, including Russia's territorial aims (Lenta.ru) and German troop deployment debates (RT), alongside domestic security incidents involving espionage arrests (RBC.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta).
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told the military to shorten the timeline for the defeat of Hamas
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The Moscow Times
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The Moscow Times (English)
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said the barrage underscored Moscow’s lack of interest in peace despite stepped-up U.S. diplomacy. 2
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The move reportedly comes amid a dip in Indian purchases following Trump’s tariff threats
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The Moscow Times
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные прорвали оборону ВСУ у Красноармейска
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12:14 (09:14)⇢Renewed Offensive in Ukraine
⌨Russian media now prominently features the Ukraine conflict, detailing renewed Russian military actions, including air attacks and territorial advances (The Moscow Times (English), RIA Novosti, TASS). Diplomatic efforts also gain attention, with reports on negotiation details and Kyiv's proposed summit locations (Lenta.ru, NTV.ru). Concurrently, domestic economic issues are discussed, particularly the Central Bank's outlook on interest rates and the broader economic climate (Kommersant, RBC.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Муж застрявшей на Пике Победы россиянки погиб в соседних горах четыре года назад
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
"Черные вдовы" ищут жертв среди бойцов СВО ради денег и льгот
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RIA Novosti
Киев не заинтересован в устойчивом урегулировании конфликта, заявил Лавров
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14:15 (11:15)⇢Nord Stream Suspect in Italy
⌨Russian media's editorial focus has shifted to the detention in Italy of a suspect linked to the Nord Stream pipeline explosions, identified by some as Ukrainian (Kommersant, The Moscow Times, RBC.ru, TASS). Further military advances in the DPR are reported (Izvestia, NTV.ru), alongside ongoing diplomatic discussions regarding a Putin-Zelensky meeting and Kyiv's stance on resolution (Lenta.ru, RIA Novosti, Vesti).
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The Moscow Times (English)
The man, identified as Serhii K., is accused of being part of a group that blew up the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines in September 2022. 1
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RIA Novosti
Евросоюз отменит пошлины на промышленные товары из США
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Beijing has positioned itself as neutral while refusing to support sanctions against Russia
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The Moscow Times (English)
News Analysis Russians reported inconsistencies in restrictions on the two messengers — and were divided on how they feel about domestic alternative Max. 7
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16:08 (13:08)⇢Trump Ends Ukraine Talks Push
⌨Russian media continues its focus on the Ukraine conflict, with a key shift being reports of US President Trump abandoning efforts to facilitate a Putin-Zelensky meeting (The Moscow Times). Military developments are also prominent, detailing Russian aerial bombardments (Lenta.ru) and the appointment of a new commander for the "North" group (Kommersant). Separately, Russian state media emphasizes Kyiv's alleged "terror" amidst settlement efforts (TASS). Domestic attention remains on Russians adapting to messenger throttling (The Moscow Times (English)).
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“Concrete” evidence shows Kiev’s special services are backing armed groups in the Sahel, a Russian diplomat has told the UN
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Путин дал поручения по вопросам обеспечения Вооруженных сил и волонтеров
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RIA Novosti
"В точке невозврата". Украинцам оставили выбор между враждой и вымиранием
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The EU’s performance of obedience for the US president will haunt future generations
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The Moscow Times (English)
News Analysis From the diplomatic picture to the status of the front line, The Moscow Times looks at the obstacles that could derail a potential meeting. 5
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The Ukrainian leader is pushing for talks with the Russian president to remain in the spotlight, the foreign minister has said
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17:58 (14:58)⇢Ukraine Talks Under Scrutiny
⌨Russian media continues to extensively cover diplomatic efforts concerning the Ukraine conflict, with a renewed focus on potential Putin-Zelensky talks and the obstacles involved (The Moscow Times (English), RT). US President Trump's role remains a prominent theme, as he compares his interaction with President Putin to historical superpower meetings (NTV.ru, Vesti). Separately, domestic legal issues like the Timur Ivanov corruption case (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RBC.ru) and shifts in education policy (The Moscow Times) also receive attention.
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The Moscow Times
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A new trade deal has faced criticism within the bloc for favoring Washington
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RIA Novosti
При атаке украинского БПЛА в ДНР погибли два мирных жителя, еще четверо ранены
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RIA Novosti
Россия вышла из процесса ООН по инциденту с задержанием украинских кораблей
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20:08 (17:08)⇢Russia's Diplomatic Stance Hardens
⌨Russian media predominantly features the Ukraine conflict, with President Putin presenting explicit demands for Kyiv's refusal of Donbas, NATO, and Western troops (The Moscow Times). Russia is also exiting international arbitration and UN processes concerning the 2018 Kerch Strait incident (RIA Novosti, TASS). Military updates include a Ukrainian strike in DNR (NTV.ru). Separately, a new high-profile corruption case targets a former Deputy Defense Minister (Lenta.ru), and details emerge on the Nord Stream sabotage suspect (RBC.ru).
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Трамп заявил, что может изменить подход по Украине через две недели
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Several regions would then remain “de facto” Russian, Mikhail Podoliak has said
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RIA Novosti
Трамп заявил, что может изменить подход к урегулированию на Украине через две недели
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Нетаньяху утвердил планы по захвату Газы
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The Russian president received Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar at the Kremlin on Thursday
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23:21 (20:21)⇢DPR Casualties, Trump's Timeline
⌨Russian media continues to focus on the Ukraine conflict, with recent reports detailing increased casualties from a Ukrainian attack in Yenakiyevo, DPR (Izvestia, NTV.ru, TASS). Diplomatic efforts remain central, including ongoing discussions on a Ukraine settlement where US President Trump anticipates clarity within two weeks (Vesti). President Putin's upcoming visit to India also garners attention (RT).
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