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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 23.08.2026.
It displays 72 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
23.08.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Ozon Warehouse Drone Strikes
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On August 23, Russian media focused on Ukrainian drone attacks on Ozon warehouses, with a strike in Orenburg causing a fire after debris fell, following a similar attack in Samara the previous day. State-aligned outlets (TASS, RIA Novosti) emphasized Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy and transport infrastructure and air defense successes, while commercial (Lenta.ru, NTV) and independent media (Meduza, The Moscow Times) highlighted the attacks on Russian territory. Putin addressed the fuel crisis, acknowledging 'certain inconveniences' but asserting the situation is under control. Reports emerged of Russian military exercises preparing for mobilization, covered by independent outlets. Zelensky mentioned a 'window of opportunity' to end the war from late 2026 to summer 2027. The day also saw a police raid on a punk festival near Vyborg with about 100 arrests.
23.08.2026
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RIA Novosti
В МИД назвали страны, где ожидается высокая явка на выборах в Госдуму
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RIA Novosti
Прибалтийские страны пытаются помешать голосованию на выборах в Госдуму, рассказали в МИД
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Six member states reportedly want energy companies which have benefited from soaring prices to help ease the cost-of-living burden
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RIA Novosti
Минобороны перечислило цели ударов по порту в Одесской области
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09:44⇢Drone Onslaught on Ozon
⌨Russian media are dominated by the aftermath of Ukrainian drone attacks, with state-aligned outlets (TASS, RIA Novosti) reporting on Russian strikes on Odesa port and air defense successes, while commercial outlets (Lenta.ru, NTV) and independent media (Meduza) highlight the attacks on Ozon warehouses in Orenburg. The EU windfall tax proposal on oil giants is also covered by RT and Kommersant.
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The Moscow Times (English)
Putin threatened to hit back at Ukraine's “most sensitive economic sectors.”
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Jake Lang was arrested after his rally descended into fights with counterprotesters outside Minneapolis City Hall
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The Moscow Times (English)
Ozon said it had evacuated more than 300 people and that work had been halted.
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Tehran has warned neighboring states it will close the Strait of Hormuz if they take part in Washington’s economic pressure campaign
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13:20⇢Drone War Escalates: Ozon Warehouse Hit
⌨Russian media are dominated by the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, with state-aligned outlets (TASS, RIA Novosti) reporting on Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy and transport infrastructure, while commercial and independent media (Lenta.ru, NTV, Meduza, The Moscow Times) focus on Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian territory, including an Ozon warehouse in Orenburg and a logistics complex near St. Petersburg. Zelensky's comments on a possible end to the conflict and Putin's potential meeting with Trump at APEC are also covered.
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RIA Novosti
Путин поручил правительству держать ситуацию с топливом под контролем
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RIA Novosti
Путин рассказал о ситуации с топливом в России
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Denying people entry on nationality grounds is against the law, a judge has ruled
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Assumptions that Moscow will lose the conflict and pay reparations are “just fairy tales,” Nikolay Azarov has told RT
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16:47⇢Putin's Fuel Assurance
⌨Russian media are dominated by Putin's remarks on the domestic fuel crisis, with state-aligned (TASS, RIA Novosti) and commercial outlets (Interfax, Lenta.ru, NTV) reporting his assurances that the situation is under control, while independent media (Meduza) highlight the acknowledged inconveniences. The fuel crisis is the top story, with multiple sources covering it.
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RIA Novosti
Иран раскрыл сценарий ответа на случай экономической войны со стороны США
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The “foundations” of the current state have become a source of serious concern for Warsaw, the Russian president has said
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RT
Operation Citadel was designed to destroy the Red Army – and ended by destroying Germany’s strategic initiative
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RIA Novosti
Иран пригласили в оборонный блок Мекканского соглашения
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RIA Novosti
Иран пригласили присоединиться к военному союзу Саудовской Аравии, Турции и Пакистана
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22:43⇢Iran's Invitation to Military Alliance
⌨Russian media are dominated by the war in Ukraine, with state-aligned outlets (TASS, RIA Novosti, RT) highlighting military successes and the invitation to Iran to join a military alliance, while independent media (Meduza, The Moscow Times) focus on reported mobilization preparations and the changing tactics of Russian strikes. The fuel crisis and domestic issues receive less attention.
