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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 23.05.2026.
It displays 96 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
23.05.2026 ⇢ The Day Starobilsk's Toll Reached 21
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The day was dominated by the aftermath of the Ukrainian drone strike on a college dormitory in Starobilsk, with the death toll rising throughout the day from 10 to 21 by evening. State-aligned outlets (TASS, RIA Novosti, Lenta.ru, NTV, Komsomolskaya Pravda, RT) led with the rising casualties, Putin's promised military response, and Russia's invitation to foreign media to visit the site. Independent Meduza covered the same event but also reported on Zelensky's warning of a Russian 'Oreshnik' strike. In the evening, the U.S. embassy and Ukraine warned of a possible major Russian airstrike. Separately, Trump reportedly skipped his son's wedding amid Iran strike preparations, and Iran-U.S. deal talks advanced.
23.05.2026
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The director of national intelligence had been leading an investigation into US-funded biolabs in Ukraine
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03:21⇢Putin's Vengeance for the Dormitory
⌨The newspapers focus on the aftermath of the Ukrainian strike on a college dormitory in Starobilsk, with Putin promising a serious military response and ordering the Defense Ministry to prepare. State-aligned and commercial outlets (Lenta.ru, NTV, TASS, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Interfax, RIA Novosti, Meduza) cover the attack, casualties, and Putin's threat. RT reports on Tulsi Gabbard's resignation from the Trump administration, while The Moscow Times notes Putin's remark that war deaths were 'not in vain.'
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RIA Novosti
Трамп отказался от решения нанести новые удары по Ирану, пишет WSJ
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RIA Novosti
В Киеве прогремели взрывы
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The US president said he must remain at the White House due to “circumstances pertaining to Government”
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RIA Novosti
Силы ПВО за ночь сбили 348 украинских беспилотников
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RIA Novosti
В Белгородской области предотвратили теракт, готовившийся украинскими спецслужбами
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10:19⇢Starobilsk's Toll Rises to Ten
⌨The newspapers report on the rising death toll from the Ukrainian strike on a dormitory in Starobilsk, now at 10, with Putin's promised military response looming. State-aligned and commercial outlets (Lenta.ru, NTV, TASS, Interfax, RIA Novosti) lead with the casualties and a separate FSB-reported foiled terror plot in Belgorod. Independent Meduza covers a drone attack on a chemical plant in Perm, while RT reports Trump skipping his son's wedding amid Iran strike preparations.
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RIA Novosti
"Это ощутили все". Как развивается наступление на Доброполье
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The Moscow Times (English)
Two people were wounded in an attack on Russia's fifth largest oil export hub in Novorossiysk, the local mayor said. 1
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Врач Валерия Пинигина спасает стариков и новорожденных детей на Донбассе
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RIA Novosti
ВС России поразили предприятие ВПК и объекты энергетики, используемые ВСУ
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The attack on the college in Russia’s Lugansk People’s Republic was not accidental, President Vladimir Putin has said
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Daily Wire: глава нацразведки США Тулси Габбард готовит серию разоблачений
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RIA Novosti
Число погибших при атаке ВСУ на колледж в ЛНР выросло до 11
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The attack on the college in Russia’s Lugansk People’s Republic was not accidental, President Vladimir Putin has said
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13:05⇢Starobilsk's Toll Reaches Eleven
⌨The newspapers report on the rising death toll from the Ukrainian drone strike on a college dormitory in Starobilsk, now at 11, with Putin blaming the 'Kyiv regime' and threatening retaliation. State-aligned and commercial outlets (Lenta.ru, NTV, TASS, Interfax, RIA Novosti, Komsomolskaya Pravda, RT) lead with the casualties and Putin's response, while independent Meduza covers the same event. Kommersant notes Russia invited foreign media to the site. Separately, The Moscow Times reports a drone attack on an oil depot in Novorossiysk.
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RIA Novosti
ВС России поразили предприятие ВПК и объекты энергетики, используемые ВСУ
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Путин пообещал военный ответ за атаку на общежитие Старобельского колледжа в ЛНР
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RIA Novosti
"Это ощутили все". Как развивается наступление на Доброполье
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The attack on the college in Russia’s Lugansk People’s Republic was not accidental, President Vladimir Putin has said
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RIA Novosti
Число погибших при ударе по колледжу в Старобельске увеличилось до 16
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The attack on the college in Russia’s Lugansk People’s Republic was not accidental, President Vladimir Putin has said
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16:26⇢Starobilsk's Toll Reaches Eighteen
⌨The newspapers focus on the rising death toll from the Ukrainian drone strike on a college dormitory in Starobilsk, now at 16-18, with Putin promising a serious military response. State-aligned and commercial outlets (Lenta.ru, NTV, TASS, Komsomolskaya Pravda, RT, Interfax, RIA Novosti) lead with casualties and Putin's threat, while independent Meduza covers the same event. Separately, The Moscow Times reports on asset seizures for relocants.
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RIA Novosti
Число погибших при атаке ВСУ на колледж в Старобельске выросло до 18
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The attack on the college in Russia’s Lugansk People’s Republic was not accidental, President Vladimir Putin has said
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RIA Novosti
"Это ощутили все". Как развивается наступление на Доброполье
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20:54⇢Starobilsk's Toll Reaches Eighteen
⌨The newspapers focus on the rising death toll from the Ukrainian drone strike on a college dormitory in Starobilsk, now at 18, with Putin promising a military response. State-aligned and commercial outlets (Lenta.ru, NTV, TASS, RT, Interfax, RIA Novosti) lead with casualties and Putin's threat, while independent Meduza covers Zelensky's warning of a Russian 'Oreshnik' strike. Kommersant reports Iran-US positions converging.
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RIA Novosti
В Киеве и Одессе прогремели взрывы
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RIA Novosti
США и Иран намерены объявить о соглашении в течение суток, пишет WT
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RIA Novosti
На акции протеста у парламента Сербии произошли беспорядки, полиция применила силу
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The Moscow Times (English)
President Volodymyr Zelensky and the United States embassy urged their citizens to seek shelter in the event of an air raid alert. 2
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RIA Novosti
Число погибших при атаке ВСУ на колледж в Старобельске выросло до 21
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The attack on the college in Russia’s Lugansk People’s Republic was not accidental, President Vladimir Putin has said
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RIA Novosti
"Это ощутили все". Как развивается наступление на Доброполье
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