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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 22.08.2026.
It displays 97 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
22.08.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Ozon Warehouse Strike
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On August 22, Russian media focused on Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian territory, particularly the strike on an Ozon warehouse in Samara region, which caused a fire and injuries. State-aligned outlets (TASS, RIA Novosti, RT) emphasized Russian strikes on Kyiv's railway infrastructure and the deaths of two children in Krasnodar region, while commercial outlets (Lenta.ru, Kommersant, Interfax, NTV) highlighted the damage to industrial facilities. Independent media (Meduza, The Moscow Times) covered the first strike on Ozon and Russia's request to ban protests near its embassies during Duma elections. In the afternoon, Putin's speech at the United Russia congress dominated coverage, with state media highlighting his justification of strikes on civilian infrastructure as retaliation and his dismissal of Kyiv's peace proposals. Independent outlets framed his remarks as threats of a 'catastrophic scenario' for Ukraine.
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Each new scandal around Zelensky’s circle exposes a system of theft, cover-ups and rival clans – while suggesting worse still lies beneath
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
В Единый день голосования с 18 по 20 сентября россияне определят состав Госдумы девятого созыва
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04:19⇢The Kyiv Explosions and the Draft Officer's Fate
⌨The Russian media are focused on the war in Ukraine, with state-aligned outlets (TASS, RIA Novosti, RT) reporting on explosions in Kyiv and the fatal stabbing of a draft officer in Lviv, while independent media (Meduza, The Moscow Times) highlight a domestic policy change allowing people with missing limbs to drive buses and trucks. The latter story is also covered by Lenta.ru, indicating cross-outlet interest.
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Ankara wants the Israeli prime minister internationally sought on genocide and crimes against humanity charges
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RIA Novosti
Посольство России в Берлине ответило на сообщения о схроне с оружием крылатой фразой
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ атаковали складской комплекс Ozon в Самарской области
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Officials say a boat carrying 62 people reached a tourist spot near Cartagena without being intercepted
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RIA Novosti
Минобороны назвало цели ударов по Киеву и области
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08:36⇢Drone War Over Samara
⌨The Russian media are focused on the aftermath of Ukrainian drone attacks on the Samara region, with state-aligned outlets (TASS, RIA Novosti) reporting on Russian strikes on Kyiv's railway infrastructure, while commercial outlets (Lenta.ru, Kommersant, Interfax, NTV) highlight the damage to an Ozon warehouse and industrial facilities. Independent media (The Moscow Times, Meduza) continue to cover domestic policy changes allowing people with missing limbs to drive buses.
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The West African nation previously denied receiving any compensation, claiming that its deal with Washington was “entirely humanitarian”
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RIA Novosti
В Краснодарском крае из-за удара ВСУ погибли двое детей
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The Moscow Times (English)
The strike is the first on Ozon so far, after weeks of attacks targeting its larger rival, Wildberries.
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RIA Novosti
В Краснодарском крае из-за атаки ВСУ погибли двое детей
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13:06⇢Drone Strikes Kill Children in Krasnodar
⌨The Russian media are focused on the aftermath of Ukrainian drone attacks, with state-aligned outlets (TASS, RIA Novosti) reporting on the deaths of two children in the Krasnodar region, while commercial outlets (Lenta.ru, Interfax, NTV) highlight strikes on an Ozon warehouse and industrial facilities in the Samara region. Independent media (Meduza, The Moscow Times) also cover the drone attacks, with The Moscow Times noting the first strike on Ozon. The Moscow Times also reports on Russia's request to ban protests near its embassies during Duma elections.
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Владимир Путин примет участие во втором этапе съезда «Единой России» 22 августа
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The Moscow Times (English)
The strike is the first on a facility owned by online retailer Ozon, coming after weeks of drone attacks on its larger rival Wildberries.
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RIA Novosti
"Принципы в сторону". Европа снова всех удивила
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The United Russia actively supports the president and his activities, despite him not officially being a member
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The United Russia actively supports the president and his activities, despite him not officially being a member
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Спецслужбы РФ перечислили признаки, что ребенок попал под влияние террористов
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15:18⇢Putin's Party Congress Amid Drone War
⌨The Russian media are focused on the aftermath of Ukrainian drone attacks, with state-aligned outlets (TASS, RIA Novosti) reporting on Putin's speech at the United Russia congress, emphasizing the party's role in the war effort, while commercial outlets (Lenta.ru, NTV) cover Putin's remarks on Ukraine's 'neonazi' nature. Independent media (Meduza, The Moscow Times) highlight Russia's request to ban protests near its embassies during Duma elections and the drone strike on an Ozon warehouse.
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United Russia actively supports the president and his activities, despite him not officially being a member
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One adult was also injured when UAVs struck in Krasnodar Region
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RIA Novosti
"Выпустили джинна из бутылки". Путин высказался об атаках ВСУ на гражданские объекты
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Kiev “let the genie out of the bottle” by striking economic infrastructure, and is now reaping the retaliation, the Russian president has said
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RIA Novosti
"Принципы в сторону". Европа снова всех удивила
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Kiev “let the genie out of the bottle” by striking economic infrastructure, and is now reaping the retaliation, the Russian president has said
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
В Единый день голосования с 18 по 20 сентября россияне определят состав Госдумы девятого созыва
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18:57⇢Putin's Genie Warning
⌨Russian media are dominated by Putin's remarks on Ukraine, with state-aligned outlets (TASS, RIA Novosti, RT) and commercial ones (Lenta.ru, Kommersant, NTV) highlighting his justification of strikes on civilian infrastructure as retaliation for Ukraine's attacks, and his dismissal of Kyiv's peace proposals. Independent media (Meduza, The Moscow Times) focus on the same statements, framing them as threats of a 'catastrophic scenario' for Ukraine.
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The clash over sanctions on judges reveals a fading order in which neither moral monopoly nor financial coercion can claim legitimacy
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Владимир Путин: Киев пытается не допустить катастрофы и выходит с мирным предложениями через посредников
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The president has slammed Tucker Carlson, Thomas Massie, and Marjorie Taylor Greene as “fools” having almost no chance in politics
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The extraordinary case of a Pinochet henchman reveals how US foreign policy has repeatedly trumped justice
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