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23.04.2026

The Day Putin Defended Internet Blockades

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 23.04.2026.

It displays 143 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

23.04.2026The Day Putin Defended Internet Blockades

Morning coverage focused on a second night of Ukrainian drone attacks on Samara and Nizhny Novgorod regions, with casualties and damage to industrial facilities. State-aligned sources emphasized the distance from the border and condemned the attacks as 'inhumane'. Early afternoon, the EU approved a €90 billion loan to Ukraine and a 20th sanctions package against Russia, including targeting icebreakers and ports. Russian officials dismissed the loan as unrecoverable and linked to 'reparations'. Evening coverage was dominated by Putin's first public comments defending internet blockages as necessary for security, following widespread outages. State media also covered the death of TV host Alexei Pimanov and Israel's threats against Iran.

23.04.2026
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03:04
RIA Novosti

Страны НАТО на учениях отрабатывают сценарии морской блокады Калининградской области, заявили в МИД

03:04
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В рамках учений Объединенных экспедиционных сил (ОЭС) под руководством британских военных отрабатываются различные силовые сценарии, включая гипотетическую атаку на Калининградскую область.
04:35

04:37Kaliningrad's Simulated Siege

The newspapers report on NATO military exercises simulating a blockade of Kaliningrad, with multiple state-aligned sources detailing Russian diplomatic protests and Western force scenarios (Vesti, RIA Novosti, Lenta.ru). Simultaneously, coverage continues of the U.S.-Iran truce extension and internal NATO divisions over Iran policy (Meduza, RT).

04:37Kaliningrad's Simulated Siege

The newspapers report on NATO military exercises simulating a blockade of Kaliningrad, with multiple state-aligned sources detailing Russian diplomatic protests and Western force scenarios (Vesti, RIA Novosti, Lenta.ru). Simultaneously, coverage continues of the U.S.-Iran truce extension and internal NATO divisions over Iran policy (Meduza, RT).
05:40
Пентагон в проекте ведомственного бюджета на 2027 финансовый год попросил почти втрое увеличит ь объем закупки ракет AIM-9X Sidewinder, которые ранее поставлялись Киеву в интересах Вооруженных сил Украины (ВСУ).
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RIA Novosti

В Самарской области при атаке БПЛА на промпредприятия погиб человек

06:59
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09:11
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09:20Samara's Second Night of Drones

The newspapers report on Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian territory, with multiple sources detailing strikes in Samara and Nizhny Novgorod regions, including casualties and damage to industrial facilities (Meduza, Lenta.ru, RIA Novosti, Interfax.ru, NTV.ru, TASS, Vesti, The Moscow Times). Simultaneously, coverage continues of Trump's comments on the Iran conflict timeline (RT).

09:20Samara's Second Night of Drones

The newspapers report on Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian territory, with multiple sources detailing strikes in Samara and Nizhny Novgorod regions, including casualties and damage to industrial facilities (Meduza, Lenta.ru, RIA Novosti, Interfax.ru, NTV.ru, TASS, Vesti, The Moscow Times). Simultaneously, coverage continues of Trump's comments on the Iran conflict timeline (RT).
09:32
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RIA Novosti

Голикова рассказала о новой семейной налоговой выплате

11:22
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11:52Samara's Second Night of Drones

The newspapers report on a second night of Ukrainian drone attacks on Samara region, with casualties and damage to industrial facilities (Meduza, Lenta.ru, Interfax.ru, NTV.ru). State-aligned sources emphasize the distance from the border and condemn the attack as 'inhumane' (Lenta.ru, RIA Novosti). Meanwhile, The Moscow Times highlights a record number of Russian dollar billionaires despite the war, and an Instagram star's appeal to Putin sparks debate across state TV and opposition.

11:52Samara's Second Night of Drones

The newspapers report on a second night of Ukrainian drone attacks on Samara region, with casualties and damage to industrial facilities (Meduza, Lenta.ru, Interfax.ru, NTV.ru). State-aligned sources emphasize the distance from the border and condemn the attack as 'inhumane' (Lenta.ru, RIA Novosti). Meanwhile, The Moscow Times highlights a record number of Russian dollar billionaires despite the war, and an Instagram star's appeal to Putin sparks debate across state TV and opposition.
12:12
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13:07
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14:02
14:09
RIA Novosti

Япония отказалась поставлять оружие Украине, несмотря на смягчение экспортных правил

14:09
14:22
RIA Novosti

Финское правительство предложило парламенту разрешить ввоз ядерного оружия

14:22

14:24Iran's Strait Seizures

The newspapers report on Iran's ship seizures in the Strait of Hormuz, with the White House stating they don't breach the truce (RT). Meanwhile, domestic economic concerns emerge: entrepreneurs ask for gradual VAT increase on imports (Meduza), and officials claim inflation slowdown is sustainable (Interfax.ru).

14:24Iran's Strait Seizures

The newspapers report on Iran's ship seizures in the Strait of Hormuz, with the White House stating they don't breach the truce (RT). Meanwhile, domestic economic concerns emerge: entrepreneurs ask for gradual VAT increase on imports (Meduza), and officials claim inflation slowdown is sustainable (Interfax.ru).
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16:14
Новый пакет санкций Евросоюза против России предусматривает запрет на обслуживание российских ледоколов и СПГ-танкеров, сообщил МИД Эстонии на официальном сайте.
16:14
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16:34
RIA Novosti

Путин поручил обеспечить работу ключевых сервисов при ограничениях интернета

16:34

16:36EU Loans Ukraine 90 Billion, Sanctions Russia Again

The newspapers report on the EU's approval of a €90 billion loan to Ukraine and a 20th sanctions package against Russia, with multiple sources highlighting the loan's link to future 'reparations' from Russia (Meduza, Kommersant, NTV.ru, Lenta.ru). State-aligned outlets also cover new EU sanctions targeting Russian icebreakers (Vesti) and Putin's order to ensure key internet services work under restrictions (RIA Novosti).

16:36EU Loans Ukraine 90 Billion, Sanctions Russia Again

The newspapers report on the EU's approval of a €90 billion loan to Ukraine and a 20th sanctions package against Russia, with multiple sources highlighting the loan's link to future 'reparations' from Russia (Meduza, Kommersant, NTV.ru, Lenta.ru). State-aligned outlets also cover new EU sanctions targeting Russian icebreakers (Vesti) and Putin's order to ensure key internet services work under restrictions (RIA Novosti).
16:56
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RIA Novosti

Пострадают все. В США объявили о надвигающемся конце света

17:16
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18:11
RIA Novosti

Договоренности между Россией и Киргизией выполняются, заявил Путин на встрече с Жапаровым

18:11
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18:24
RIA Novosti

Путин и Жапаров обсудили экономическое сотрудничество

18:24
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18:33Putin Defends Internet Blockades

The newspapers report on Putin's first public comments defending internet blockages as necessary for security (The Moscow Times, Meduza, The Moscow Times English), while state-aligned outlets cover the death of TV host Alexei Pimanov (Lenta.ru, Komsomolskaya Pravda, NTV.ru) and EU's 20th sanctions package (Kommersant).

18:33Putin Defends Internet Blockades

The newspapers report on Putin's first public comments defending internet blockages as necessary for security (The Moscow Times, Meduza, The Moscow Times English), while state-aligned outlets cover the death of TV host Alexei Pimanov (Lenta.ru, Komsomolskaya Pravda, NTV.ru) and EU's 20th sanctions package (Kommersant).
18:38
Киргизия ожидает визит президента РФ Владимира Путина и его участие в саммите Шанхайской организации сотрудничества (ШОС) в Бишкеке, заявил киргизский лидер Садыр Жапаров на встрече с главой российского государства.
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19:00
RIA Novosti

Пострадают все. В США объявили о надвигающемся конце света

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20:24
RIA Novosti

Командование бригады ВСУ назвало Зеленского предателем

20:24
21:01
RIA Novosti

На западе Тегерана привели в действие системы ПВО, сообщили СМИ

21:01
21:01

21:02Putin Defends Internet Blockades

The newspapers report on Putin's first public defense of internet blockades as necessary for security (Meduza, The Moscow Times, The Moscow Times English), while state-aligned outlets cover the death of TV host Alexei Pimanov (Lenta.ru, Komsomolskaya Pravda, NTV.ru). New headlines include RT's report on Israeli spy firm Black Cube interfering in European elections, and TASS quoting Medvedev that the EU's €90 billion loan to Ukraine will never be repaid.

21:02Putin Defends Internet Blockades

The newspapers report on Putin's first public defense of internet blockades as necessary for security (Meduza, The Moscow Times, The Moscow Times English), while state-aligned outlets cover the death of TV host Alexei Pimanov (Lenta.ru, Komsomolskaya Pravda, NTV.ru). New headlines include RT's report on Israeli spy firm Black Cube interfering in European elections, and TASS quoting Medvedev that the EU's €90 billion loan to Ukraine will never be repaid.
21:07
RIA Novosti

В Тегеране привели в действие системы ПВО, сообщили СМИ

21:07
21:35
RIA Novosti

Пострадают все. В США объявили о надвигающемся конце света

21:35
22:04
22:26
RIA Novosti

В Кремле назвали планы Финляндии разрешить ввоз ядерного оружия конфронтацией

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