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23.03.2026

The Day Trump Announced the Five-Day Pause

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 23.03.2026.

It displays 142 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

23.03.2026The Day Trump Announced the Five-Day Pause

Early morning reports continued coverage of Israeli strikes on Tehran's infrastructure and Iran's threats to mine Persian Gulf shipping routes, following the previous day's Hormuz ultimatum. Midday coverage shifted decisively as multiple outlets reported Trump's announcement of a five-day moratorium on strikes against Iranian energy facilities, citing ongoing conversations with Tehran. Evening reports maintained focus on the contradictory narratives, with Iranian officials denying any negotiations had taken place while Trump claimed both sides wanted a deal, creating a mirage of diplomacy amid continued military posturing.

23.03.2026

00:53The Locked Gates of Hormuz

The newspapers report on the intensifying Middle East crisis, highlighting Iran’s denial of starting the war that blocked the Strait of Hormuz (Vesti.ru) and its deployment of missiles capable of bypassing Patriot defenses (RIA Novosti). While Trump declares Iran's collapse (RT), domestic editors emphasize the interception of a drone targeting Governor Gladkov (Lenta.ru, TASS) and the trial of "white list" internet restrictions in St. Petersburg (Meduza, The Moscow Times).
03:04
НАТО наращивает силы и средства у берегов Кипра на фоне конфликта на Ближнем Востоке. На Кипре считают, это не способствует разрядке обстановки на Ближнем Востоке, заявил посол России на Кипре Мурат Зязиков в интервью РИА Новости.
03:04
04:19
05:33
RIA Novosti

ЦАХАЛ объявила об ударах по инфраструктуре в Тегеране

05:33
05:55

06:39Tehran's Infrastructure Under Israeli Fire

The newspapers report on Israel's strikes against Iranian infrastructure in Tehran, with multiple outlets (Vesti.ru, RIA Novosti, RT) covering the attacks and Iran's threats to retaliate against regional water and energy targets. Some outlets (TASS, Interfax, Lenta.ru) also report on a drone attack on a Russian governor and fuel tank fire in Primorsk port.
06:44
06:46
RIA Novosti

Украинских операторов беспилотников отправляют в штурмовики

06:46
07:20
07:52
08:15
RIA Novosti

В Харьковской области украинских операторов беспилотников отправили в штурмовики

08:15
08:36
09:27
09:41

09:44Drone Strikes on the Baltic Oil Port

The newspapers report on escalating military actions in Ukraine, with multiple outlets (TASS, Vesti.ru, RIA Novosti, Lenta.ru, The Moscow Times, Interfax) covering Russian offensive operations in DPR, Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian infrastructure including the Baltic oil port, and Ukrainian drone operators being reassigned to assault units. Some outlets (RT, NTV) also report on US-Iran tensions, with Iran threatening regional infrastructure and a US senator urging attacks.
10:18
10:28
RIA Novosti

ВС России нанесли удар по полигону с техникой НАТО в Черниговской области

10:28
11:02
11:16
RIA Novosti

Иран пригрозил заминировать Персидский залив

11:16
11:16
11:28
11:43

12:19Iran's Mining Threat in the Gulf

The newspapers report on escalating US-Iran tensions, with multiple outlets (TASS, NTV, Vesti.ru, RIA Novosti, Kommersant, RT) covering Iran's threat to mine Persian Gulf shipping routes in response to potential US ground operations and Trump's warnings. Some outlets (Lenta.ru, Svoboda) also report on Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil infrastructure and frontline conditions.
12:40
12:52
12:55
13:05
В ходе брифинга пресс-секретарь президента России Дмитрий Песков назвал лживыми утверждения газеты Politico, о том, что Москва якобы предлагала Вашингтону отказаться от передачи разведывательных данных Киеву в обмен на аналогичный шаг в отношении Тегерана.
13:05
13:18
RIA Novosti

Путин поручил правительству вернуть российскую экономику к устойчивому росту

13:18
13:25
RIA Novosti

Из ШИЗО на фронт. Как воюют украинские уголовники

13:25
13:36
14:02

14:03Putin's Debt Repayment Directive

The newspapers report on Russian economic policy and regional conflicts. Multiple outlets (Vesti.ru, Interfax) cover Putin's repeated calls for oil and gas companies to use increased revenues to repay domestic bank debts. Meanwhile, several sources (RIA Novosti, Svoboda, KP, Moscow Times English) report on Ukrainian military actions, including the use of prisoners in combat and strikes on Russian infrastructure like the Primorsk port.
14:16
14:30
14:32
RIA Novosti

Трамп после переговоров с Тегераном приказал отложить удары по иранской энергосистеме

14:32
14:38
14:38
14:45
14:58
RIA Novosti

Трамп приказал отложить удары по иранской энергетике

14:58

15:00Trump's Five-Day Pause on Iranian Strikes

The newspapers report on Trump's five-day moratorium on strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure (TASS, NTV, Vesti.ru, RIA Novosti, Lenta.ru, Interfax, Kommersant, Moscow Times, RT). Some outlets also highlight warnings about catastrophic consequences from attacks on Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant (Vesti.ru) and US testing of combat robots in Ukraine (KP).
15:10
15:32
15:59
16:14
17:00
17:14
17:29

17:44Trump's Negotiation Mirage

The newspapers report on conflicting narratives around US-Iran negotiations, with multiple outlets (TASS, NTV, Vesti.ru, RT, Kommersant, Meduza, KP, RIA Novosti, Interfax, Moscow Times) covering Trump's announcement of talks and a five-day pause on strikes against Iranian energy facilities, while noting Tehran's denial of negotiations and Kremlin observations of contradictory statements.
18:11
18:32
18:44
Президент России Владимир Путин подписал закон, который запрещает выдворять за административные правонарушения иностранцев и лиц без гражданства, служащих в армии России и участвовавших в боевых действиях в составе Вооруженных сил РФ.
18:44
19:06
RIA Novosti

Иран сообщил, что получил послания о готовности США к переговорам

19:06
19:20
19:27
20:07
20:30
RIA Novosti

Иран назвал слова Трампа о переговорах противоречивыми и атаковал базы США на Ближнем Востоке

20:30
20:43
RIA Novosti

Иран назвал слова Трампа о переговорах противоречивыми и атаковал базы США

20:43
20:55

20:57Tehran's Denial Echoes

The newspapers report on the contradictory narratives surrounding US-Iran negotiations, with multiple outlets (TASS, NTV, RIA Novosti, Interfax, RT, Kommersant, KP) covering Trump's announcement of talks and a pause on strikes while Iranian officials deny any negotiations have taken place. Some outlets (Meduza, Moscow Times) also report on domestic internet restrictions and Russia selling gold reserves.
21:25
21:39
21:53
22:21
22:57
23:36

23:44Tehran's Negotiation Denial

The newspapers report on contradictory narratives around US-Iran negotiations, with multiple outlets (TASS, Vesti.ru, RT, Kommersant, KP, Moscow Times, NTV, RIA Novosti, Interfax) covering Trump's announcement of talks and a pause on strikes while Iranian officials deny negotiations. Some outlets (Lenta.ru) also report on new Russian conditions for peace in Ukraine.
23:49
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