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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 22.05.2025.
It displays 193 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
22.05.2025 ⇢ Day Buffer Zone Declared Amid Unprecedented Drone Barrage
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Russian media extensively covered a record overnight Ukrainian drone attack, with 105 drones intercepted across ten regions, including 31 targeting Moscow. By day's end, the count reached 159-485 drones over two days, disrupting air traffic as 80+ planes diverted to alternate airfields.
Putin made his most significant military announcement since the Kursk liberation, declaring the creation of a "buffer zone" along the Ukrainian border. This development follows his visit to Kursk region yesterday and appears connected to recent diplomatic positioning after the Putin-Trump call.
The 1000-for-1000 prisoner exchange negotiations progressed, with both sides exchanging lists. The Kremlin noted the exchange would take several days to complete.
Economic challenges emerged as Gazprom's board recommended against 2024 dividends, while the government extended mandatory foreign currency sales requirements. The Moscow Times reported sharp cuts to economic support programs following oil and gas revenue collapse.
22.05.2025
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00:07⇢Air Defenses Intercept 37 Ukrainian Drones Over Russia
⌨Russian media extensively reports on air defense systems intercepting Ukrainian drones over Russian territory. Multiple sources indicate 37 drones were destroyed nationwide (Izvestia, RIA Novosti), with Moscow mayor Sobyanin specifically mentioning 27 drones targeting the capital (TASS, RBC). In sports news, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl defeated Traktor to win the Gagarin Cup hockey championship for the first time (Kommersant, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Other headlines include Zelensky stating Russia hasn't signaled ceasefire intentions (Lenta), Thailand and Seychelles beginning extradition of wanted Russians (Moscow Times), and an article on Russian S-400 missiles helping India gain military advantage over Pakistan (RT).
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RIA Novosti
Генерал Мордвичев стал главкомом Сухопутных войск
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RIA Novosti
Силы ПВО за вечер уничтожили 77 украинских беспилотников
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RIA Novosti
В Туле упали обломки сбитого украинского беспилотника
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03:53⇢Massive Drone Attack on Moscow Intercepted
⌨Russian media extensively reports on a significant drone attack targeting Moscow, with headlines tracking the rising number of intercepted drones. Initially reported as three drones (Interfax), then 12 (NTV), the count eventually reached 17 unmanned aerial vehicles attempting to attack the capital (RBC). Vnukovo airport temporarily restricted departures and arrivals due to the incident (Izvestia). Reports also note drone debris falling in Tula region (RIA Novosti) and Russian forces claiming complete control over Belgorod and Kursk regions (TASS). Meanwhile, RT covers diplomatic tensions with US Senator Rubio accusing Biden of being "irresponsible" regarding Russia policy.
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The IDF has accused the international delegation of straying from an “approved route”
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Уровень безработицы в России достиг рекордно низкого уровня
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RIA Novosti
В крышу многоквартирного дома в Туле врезался дрон
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07:57⇢105 Ukrainian Drones Intercepted Over Russian Territory
⌨Russian media extensively reports on a massive Ukrainian drone attack overnight, with 105 drones intercepted across Russia (TASS). Of these, 26 were heading toward Moscow (Interfax) and 10 were shot down over Tula, where one drone hit an apartment building roof causing injuries (NTV, RIA Novosti). International news includes US Navy strikes in Somalia described as "largest in history" (Lenta), Israeli embassy staff killed in Washington (Izvestia), and Israeli troops firing warning shots at foreign diplomats (RT). Economic sanctions continue tightening as a foreign bank has restricted Russians' purchases in luxury boutiques (RBC).
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RIA Novosti
Силы ПВО за ночь уничтожили 105 украинских беспилотников
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The Moscow Times
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RIA Novosti
Силы ПВО за ночь сбили 105 украинских беспилотников
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09:39⇢105 Ukrainian Drones Shot Down Over Russian Territory
⌨Russian media extensively reports on a massive Ukrainian drone attack overnight, with multiple sources confirming 105 drones intercepted across 10 Russian regions (Interfax, NTV, RIA Novosti, Vesti). Several outlets detail the Ukrainian Armed Forces' "massive attack" on Russian territory (Lenta). International news includes the shooting of two Israeli embassy employees in Washington (Kommersant, Izvestia) and Trump reportedly telling European leaders Putin won't end the Ukraine war (Moscow Times). Other coverage mentions Russia's central bank revoking INEKO's license (TASS) and a new system to track migrants through smartphones (Svoboda).
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные поразили два подразделения ВСУ, направлявшихся к Курской области
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные уничтожили боевиков ВСУ, направлявшихся к Курской области
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The US secretary of state has said the “two biggest nuclear powers” must never stop talking, however different their positions
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
МВД: Мошенники стали чаще заставлять жертв звонить им самим
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A training base for Kiev’s troops in Sumy Region was hit in a missile strike, Moscow has said
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The Moscow Times (English)
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said air defenses repelled more than 40 drones targeting the Russian capital overnight and Thursday morning. 1
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11:40⇢Massive Ukrainian Drone Barrage Claims Life as Russian Defenses Intercept 105 UAVs
⌨Russian media extensively reports on a major Ukrainian drone attack, with air defenses intercepting over 105 UAVs across ten Russian regions overnight (Kommersant, NTV). Moscow was a primary target with 31-40 drones shot down approaching the capital (RBC, Interfax, Moscow Times). One person was killed in the attacks and flights were disrupted (Moscow Times). In military news, Russian forces reportedly struck Ukrainian positions, including a Patriot missile system in Dnipropetrovsk (TASS) and a special forces camp in Sumy region (RT). Other coverage includes Trump rejecting EU demands for an "unconditional" ceasefire in Ukraine (Lenta) and a new phone scam scheme warning from the Interior Ministry (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
В Москве состоялась премьера второго сезона сериала "Фишер"
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RIA Novosti
Европарламент поддержал новые пошлины на удобрения и сельхозпродукцию из России
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Конструктов Филатов перечислил преимущества и недостатки летающих автомобилей
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RIA Novosti
В Кремле рассказали о подготовке обмена пленными 1000 на 1000 с Украиной
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13:27⇢Putin Tours Kursk While EU Slaps New Tariffs on Russian Goods
⌨Russian media reports extensively on Putin's first visit to Kursk region after its liberation (Komsomolskaya Pravda), stating he extended financial aid to displaced residents. Diplomatic news includes the Kremlin's statement about preparations for a major prisoner exchange of 1,000 people with Ukraine (RIA Novosti), though Peskov noted no agreement yet exists for new Russia-Ukraine delegation meetings (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Multiple sources cover the European Parliament's approval of increased tariffs on Russian and Belarusian fertilizers and agricultural products (Interfax, TASS), with Peskov calling it a "shot in the foot" for Europe. The overnight Ukrainian drone attack targeting Russia reached record numbers since March (Moscow Times).
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The Moscow Times (English)
Some pro-Kremlin military bloggers have criticized what they describe as Colonel General Andrei Mordvichev’s high-casualty tactics. 1
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RIA Novosti
Песков рассказал о подготовке обмена пленными 1000 на 1000 с Украиной
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The South Asian nation’s purchases of Russian crude are set to reach a 10-month high, according to Kpler data
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15:17⇢485 Ukrainian Drones Shot Down as Prisoner Exchange Negotiations Advance
⌨Russian media extensively reports on air defense operations, noting 485 Ukrainian drones shot down over various regions in two days (Kommersant, NTV). Diplomatic news includes preparations for a major "1000 for 1000" prisoner exchange with Ukraine (RBC, RIA Novosti) and Foreign Ministry statements on the need to remove Zelensky from power to sign a war termination memorandum (Moscow Times). President Putin awarded Foreign Minister Lavrov with the Order of St. Andrew the First-Called (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS, Vesti). Military leadership changes are noted with the appointment of Mariupol siege commander Colonel General Andrei Mordvichev as new head of Russia's Ground Forces (Moscow Times).
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Moscow has repeatedly raised concerns that Kiev could exploit a truce to rearm and replenish its ranks
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The Moscow Times (English)
It also denied Finnish President Alexander Stubb’s suggestion that “technical talks” might take place at the Vatican as early as next week. 1
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Марка в честь 100-летия "Комсомольской правды" вышла в обращение
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The Moscow Times
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Путин заявил о продлении выплат оставшимся без крова жителям Курской области
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Президент вручил государственные награды в Екатерининском зале Кремля
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The Iskander-M rocket hit the billion-dollar US-supplied air defense system in Dnepropetrovsk region
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17:01⇢Gazprom Skips 2024 Dividends Amid Budget Troubles
⌨Russian media reports on military developments in Ukraine, with forces liberating Nova Poltavka in Donetsk (Izvestia) and breaking through to Dnipropetrovsk region, described as an "upsetting situation" by Ukrainian forces (Lenta). An Iskander-M missile reportedly destroyed a US-supplied Patriot system (RT). Economic news features prominently as Gazprom's board recommends not paying dividends for 2024 (Interfax, Kommersant) and the government sharply cuts spending on key economic support programs following oil and gas revenue collapse (Moscow Times). President Putin awarded a military nurse with the Hero of Russia star for shielding a soldier with her body (Komsomolskaya Pravda) and named Russia's main task (Rossiyskaya Gazeta).
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RIA Novosti
Путин позвонил главе района Курской области, пострадавшему при атаке ВСУ
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RIA Novosti
Ждали этого целый год. Какое западное оружие получит Киев
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
ВС России решают задачу по созданию буферной зоны вдоль границы, заявил Путин
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18:01⇢Putin Orders Ukraine Border Buffer Zone Creation
⌨Russian media extensively reports on Putin's announcement of creating a buffer zone along the border with Ukraine (Kommersant, Lenta, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti, TASS). This security measure appears to be a major military objective, with Putin describing Ukrainian tactics as "terrorist methods" (Vesti). In related news, Putin called the head of Belovsky district who was injured in a drone attack (Izvestia). Meanwhile, prisoner exchange negotiations continue, with Ukraine submitting its list for a potential "1000 for 1000" swap (RBC). One outlet (Svoboda) reports on alleged financial dealings of Defense Minister Shoigu's family and billionaire Andrei Bokarev.
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RIA Novosti
Ждали этого целый год. Какое западное оружие получит Киев
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The Moscow Times
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The Iskander-M rocket hit the billion-dollar US-supplied air defense system in Dnepropetrovsk region
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An exchange of a thousand POWs from each side was agreed at talks in Istanbul
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ нанесли массированный удар по Льгову в Курской области
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Mayor Sergey Sobyanin has said that 40 UAVs were intercepted approaching Moscow, with disruptions reported at all major airports
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ нанесли массированный удар по Льгову в Курской области, 12 человек ранены
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20:44⇢Putin Orders Buffer Zone Creation Along Ukrainian Border
⌨Russian media extensively reports on Putin's announcement to create a buffer zone along the Ukrainian border (Izvestia, Moscow Times, RBC, Kommersant, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Multiple sources cover ongoing Ukrainian drone attacks, with nearly 500 drones reportedly shot down over Russia in two days (RT, TASS). Several outlets report on a Ukrainian strike on Lgov in Kursk region that injured 12 people (NTV, RIA Novosti). Economic news includes the extension of mandatory foreign currency sales requirements for exporters for another year (Interfax). An unusual story covers a Moscow rector who died inside the "Motherland Calls" monument's head (Lenta).
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Two children are among the 12 people who sustained injuries as a result of the attack on Kursk Region, Aleksandr Khinshtein has reported
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Путин сообщил о создании буферной зоны вдоль границы с Украиной
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The Moscow Times
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ могли нанести удар по Льгову при помощи РСЗО HIMARS, считают в СК
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RIA Novosti
СК возбудил дело о теракте после атаки ВСУ на Курскую область
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Kiev has urged the bloc’s members to directly fund the country’s military
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