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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 22.04.2025.
It displays 184 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
22.04.2025 ⇢ Day Gold Peaked While Peace Proposals Revealed
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Gold prices reached historic highs, exceeding $3,500 per ounce, amid news of sculptor Zurab Tsereteli's death at 91 and ongoing peace negotiations. Media extensively covered visits by Trump envoy Witkoff to Moscow, with the Kremlin emphasizing Russia's readiness for bilateral talks with Ukraine if "legal obstacles" are removed.
By afternoon, Russian forces claimed liberation of the Gornalsky Monastery in Kursk region and the settlement of Sukhaya Balka in DPR. Washington Post and Financial Times reports dominated evening coverage, suggesting the US would propose Crimea recognition by Ukraine while Putin allegedly suggested freezing conflict along current front lines - claims quickly dismissed by Kremlin as "fake news" and by Zelensky as unacceptable.
The day ended with emergency measures declared in Vladimir region after ammunition detonation at a military facility injured four people, requiring evacuation of seven settlements.
22.04.2025
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RIA Novosti
В Киеве объявили воздушную тревогу
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01:23⇢Trump To Attend Pope Francis Funeral
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Pope Francis's death, with coverage of Trump planning to attend the funeral in Rome (Izvestia, TASS). The Vatican has announced the cause of death (RBC). Russian media describes the Pope's passing during Easter as a "special sign" (NTV). Meanwhile, Ukraine remains a major focus, with reports of an air raid alert in Kyiv (RIA Novosti), "catastrophic losses" allegedly prompting Ukraine to consider intensifying mobilization (Lenta), and claims that 23 children have died from Ukrainian attacks in Belgorod region over 3.5 years (Vesti). Russian outlets also report on Kremlin plans to offer Trump a Moscow skyscraper deal (Moscow Times), while RT analyzes differing goals of Trump and Putin regarding Ukraine.
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Военкор KP.RU Григорий Кубатьян узнал, как восстанавливают боевые машины в ремонтном цеху 10-го гвардейского танкового полка
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Путин призвал разобраться с предложением не бить по гражданской инфраструктуре
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RIA Novosti
В Белгородской области в результате удара украинского беспилотника пострадала женщина
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RIA Novosti
Под Красноармейском уничтожили португальских наемников, рассказал боец
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Профессор Сафонов: число работников из ближнего зарубежья в РФ будет сокращаться
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RIA Novosti
Под Красноармейском уничтожили португальских наемников
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07:02⇢Gold Futures Hit Historic Maximum
⌨The newspapers report on the death of Pope Francis, with the UN Secretary General expressing condolences (Izvestia) and the Vatican publishing his medical report (NTV). UK's Starmer supports Zelensky's call for a ceasefire (Interfax), while the EU reportedly wants to strip Hungary of voting rights over its Ukraine position (Vesti). Military operations continue with Russian forces claiming to have destroyed Portuguese mercenaries near Krasnoarmeysk (RIA Novosti). Domestic issues feature prominently with reports of migrants from "exotic countries" flowing into Russia amid workforce shortages (Komsomolskaya Pravda). International news includes Trump's declining approval ratings in the US (RBC) and gold futures reaching a historic maximum (TASS).
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Interfax
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Kommersant
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Lenta.ru
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RIA Novosti
Умер Зураб Церетели
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08:54⇢Sculptor Zurab Tsereteli Dies
⌨The newspapers extensively report on the death of renowned sculptor Zurab Tsereteli (Interfax, Kommersant, Lenta, RBC, RIA Novosti, TASS). He was a prominent Russian-Georgian artist known for monumental works. In other news, polling shows more than half of Americans believe the US lost global trust during Trump's presidency and oppose his running for a third term (Moscow Times). Military operations continue with reports that Ukrainian forces are allegedly preventing the evacuation of their soldiers' bodies from Kursk region (Vesti).
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные освободили монастырь в Горнале
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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‘Hotheads’ in European capitals should be aware that Moscow’s navy would be able to protect its shipping, Nikolay Patrushev has said
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The Moscow Times
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12:11⇢Tsereteli To Be Buried In Tbilisi
⌨The newspapers report on military activities with Russia launching drones against Odessa (Moscow Times) and claiming to have liberated a monastery in Gormal (RIA Novosti). Diplomatic tensions escalate as Russia's Foreign Ministry warns it will defend itself against NATO's "aggressive aspirations" (TASS), while Putin aide Patrushev claims the EU and UK are preparing a naval blockade of Russia (RT). Trump's response regarding Crimea recognition receives attention (Lenta). Multiple sources cover sculptor Zurab Tsereteli's death, reporting he will be buried in Tbilisi (NTV, RBC). Pope Francis's funeral is scheduled for April 26 (Vesti).
12:18
RIA Novosti
Россия запустит 240 новых спутников ГЛОНАСС
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The Ukrainian leader would “end up with 102% of the vote” thanks to martial law, according to his former ally
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RIA Novosti
Российские группировки войск продвинулись в зоне спецоперации
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RIA Novosti
Российские группировки войск продвинулись на нескольких направлениях в зоне спецоперации
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные нанесли огневое поражение формированиям ВСУ близ Горналя
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14:09⇢Kursk Monastery Liberated By Russian Forces
⌨The newspapers report on continued military operations in the Kursk region, with Russian forces claiming to have liberated the Gornalsky St. Nicholas Monastery (Komsomolskaya Pravda) and inflicted losses on Ukrainian forces near Gormal (RIA Novosti, TASS). Diplomatic messaging includes Kremlin's call for Kyiv to remove "legal obstacles" to negotiations (Rossiyskaya Gazeta) and questioning Ukraine's willingness to stop infrastructure attacks (NTV). Pro-Kremlin economists warn of a crisis in non-food trade (Moscow Times), while Sberbank announces record dividends for the second consecutive year (RBC). The media also covers the deaths of Pope Francis (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Izvestia) and sculptor Zurab Tsereteli (Interfax, Kommersant).
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Washington officials have had “very good meetings” with leaders in both Moscow and Kiev, according to the US president
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The Moscow Times (English)
Born and trained in Tbilisi, Tsereteli rose to prominence in the 1960s, designing resort complexes in Soviet Georgia. 2
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RIA Novosti
"Спас только он". Кто оказался зажат на линии боевого соприкосновения
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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As families beg for answers, fraudsters pose as spies, doctors, and even dead troops – all while bureaucrats look the other way or cash in themselves
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16:15⇢Gornalsky Monastery Liberated In Kursk
⌨The newspapers report on Russian military operations in Kursk region, with multiple sources highlighting the liberation of Gornalsky Monastery (NTV, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Komsomolskaya Pravda) and claimed Ukrainian losses of over 160 fighters (Izvestia). Economic news indicates the IMF has improved its growth forecast for Russia's GDP (Kommersant). The Kremlin has reportedly instructed state companies to develop business projects for a "big deal" with Trump (Moscow Times). Other headlines note significant violations of beach standards in Anapa (Interfax), fraud allegations against General Popov (Lenta), and the death of sculptor Zurab Tsereteli, described by Putin as devoted to art (Vesti, Moscow Times).
16:22
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Похороны Папы Римского пройдут 26 апреля в базилике Санта Мария Маджоре
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Kommersant
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The Moscow Times (English)
Feature State propaganda glorifies the image of a military wife waiting for her husband at the front. Beneath the surface, these women face a complex reality. 5
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As families beg for answers, fraudsters pose as spies, doctors, and even dead troops – all while bureaucrats look the other way or cash in themselves
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17:49⇢Trump Envoy Expected In Moscow
⌨The newspapers report on Russian aide Ushakov announcing a visit by Trump's special envoy Whittcoff to Moscow this week (Interfax, NTV, RBC, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Emergency measures have been declared in the Kirzhach district of Vladimir region following an explosion (TASS, Vesti). The IMF has improved its economic growth forecast for Russia (Kommersant). Military operations continue with reports of Russian forces liberating the Gornalsky St. Nicholas Monastery in Kursk region (Komsomolskaya Pravda). The Moscow Times examines the complex reality of Russian military wives behind state propaganda, while RT criticizes alleged Ukrainian scams exploiting grief over war casualties.
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Authorities have announced a state of emergency as a huge cloud of smoke has risen over the Kirzhach district
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The Moscow Times (English)
Feature On their first album since going into exile, the Russian-Tatar musical pair embraces rave and techno while exploring life, death and human nature. 6
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The Moscow Times (English)
The Defense Ministry confirmed that the blast had occurred at an ammunition depot and said it was caused as a result of human error. 2
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19:44
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Легендарный скульптор обеспечил жильем всю родню и оставил им целое состояние
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19:46⇢Ammunition Depot Explosion Prompts Emergency in Vladimir Region
⌨The newspapers report extensively on a major ammunition explosion at a military base in Vladimir region, with multiple sources covering the incident and its aftermath (Kommersant, Lenta, Moscow Times, RT, TASS, Vesti). The Defense Ministry confirmed the detonation was caused by human error at an artillery arsenal, resulting in a state of emergency declaration. In diplomatic news, Russia and Oman signed a visa-free travel agreement, with Putin accepting an invitation to visit Oman (Izvestia, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Other coverage includes the inheritance left by recently deceased sculptor Zurab Tsereteli (Komsomolskaya Pravda) and reports of potential US proposals regarding Crimea and freezing the front lines (RBC).
19:53
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Легендарный скульптор обеспечил жильем всю родню и оставил им целое состояние
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RIA Novosti
США на встрече в Лондоне предложат Европе и Украине признать Крым российским, сообщил источник
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The Moscow Times
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Ukraine has not yet lifted its self-imposed ban on negotiating with Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
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The Moscow Times
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Radio Liberty
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The late Catholic leader was humble and always supported the abused and the downtrodden – except in one very sad case
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The Crimean Peninsula officially joined the Russian Federation after an overwhelmingly positive vote in 2014
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20:56⇢US Crimea Recognition Proposal Reported
⌨The newspapers report extensively on US proposals regarding Crimea, with multiple sources citing a Washington Post report that the US will suggest Russia's claim to Crimea be recognized in negotiations with Ukraine and European partners (Moscow Times, NTV, RBC, RIA Novosti). RT adds that Zelensky has already rejected this possibility. Russian military operations continue with reported liberation of the Gornalsky Monastery in Kursk region (Komsomolskaya Pravda). In diplomatic news, Putin met with Oman's leader, resulting in a joint statement (Rossiyskaya Gazeta) and Peskov stated that Russia-US negotiations require significant time (TASS).
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Gunmen opened fire from close range at a large group of tourists in the northern Indian state
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The Moscow Times (English)
The Kremlin leader reportedly told Trump envoy Steve Witkoff that Moscow could drop its claims to parts of Ukrainian regions still controlled by Kyiv. 3
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RIA Novosti
В Кремле призвали не верить фейкам на тему разговора Путина и Уиткоффа
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22:55⇢Putin's Ceasefire Proposal Reported Then Denied
⌨The newspapers extensively report on a Financial Times article claiming Putin proposed freezing the Ukraine conflict along current front lines, offering to drop claims to Ukrainian-held territories in the four annexed regions (Moscow Times, RBC, Lenta). The Kremlin has dismissed this as "fake news," with Peskov calling for skepticism about the FT's reporting on Putin's conversation with Trump envoy Witkoff (RIA Novosti, Vesti). Other headlines note four people injured from ammunition explosions in Vladimir region (NTV) and the arrest of a Russian Guard general on fraud charges (TASS).
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A garden without a gardener, Western Europe drifts as the world rebuilds
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