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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 25.10.2025.
It displays 124 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
25.10.2025 ⇢ The Day Trump Conditioned Putin Meeting on Ukraine Deal
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Russian media began the day with reports of diplomatic efforts and Dmitriev's statements on President Trump's desire to understand Russia's position and the proximity to a diplomatic agreement between Russia, the US, and Ukraine. This was followed by widespread reporting on Ukrainian drone attacks, with 121 UAVs reportedly shot down overnight, and claims of a Kyiv power plant's destruction. In the late morning, focus shifted to Ukraine's attack on the Belgorod reservoir dam, leading to evacuation preparations, and Russia's retaliatory strikes. By afternoon, reports of new US sanctions against Russia and discussions about seizing frozen Russian assets became prominent. The day concluded with extensive coverage of Donald Trump's stated condition for a new meeting with Vladimir Putin: assurance of a deal on Ukraine.
25.10.2025
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RIA Novosti
Россия хочет быстро завершить конфликт на Украине, заявил Дмитриев
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The Moscow Times
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02:06
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Военкор KP.RU Александр Коц пообщался с бойцами отряда «Вега»
02:06
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03:40⇢Dmitriev Sees Path to Peace
⌨Russian media is now predominantly focusing on diplomatic efforts and the conflict in Ukraine. Reports highlight Russian envoy Dmitriev's statements about President Trump's desire to understand Russia's position and the proximity to a diplomatic agreement between Russia, the US, and Ukraine (Izvestia, NTV.ru, RIA Novosti). Concurrently, military advancements in Donbas are noted, with claims that Pokrovsk is cut off for Ukrainian forces (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
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04:14
RIA Novosti
В Киеве прогремели взрывы, по всей Украине объявлена воздушная тревога
04:14
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05:11
RIA Novosti
В Киеве прогремели взрывы
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05:58
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06:33
06:45
RIA Novosti
В Харьковской области уничтожили крупное скопление боевиков ВСУ
06:45
07:20
RIA Novosti
Трамп заявил, что верит в желание России достичь мира на Украине
07:20
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08:19⇢Kyiv Power Plant Destroyed
⌨Russian media is currently focused on Ukrainian drone attacks, with multiple sources reporting that Russian air defense systems shot down 121 UAVs overnight (Kommersant, RBC.ru, Vesti). Concurrently, reports claim a thermal power plant in Kyiv was completely destroyed (Lenta.ru) and a Ukrainian temporary deployment point was eliminated in the special military operation zone (Izvestia). Separately, Trump expressed belief in Russia's desire for peace in Ukraine (RIA Novosti).
08:23
08:30
Brussels and London consistently seek to derail direct US-Russia talks, according to Kirill Dmitriev
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09:27
Rossiyskaya Gazeta
09:27
09:39
RIA Novosti
В Кировоградской области прогремели взрывы на нефтебазе и складах оружия ВСУ
09:39
10:26
Rossiyskaya Gazeta
10:26
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11:13
RIA Novosti
Путин назвал подписание конвенции ООН против IT-преступлений историческим событием
11:13
11:16⇢Ukraine Drone Barrage Downed
⌨Russian media maintains focus on recent Ukrainian drone attacks, with multiple sources reiterating that air defense systems shot down 121 UAVs overnight (Izvestia, Kommersant). Meanwhile, a residential building explosion in Sochi with casualties is also widely reported (Lenta.ru, The Moscow Times). Separately, President Putin's statements on various international issues, including IT crime and the EU/UK's stance on the Ukraine conflict, are featured (RIA Novosti, RT (Russia Today)).
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
11:37
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11:49
Rossiyskaya Gazeta
11:49
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12:12
RIA Novosti
ВСУ нанесли удар по плотине Белгородского водохранилища
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The UK and EU fear dialogue between the US and Russia, President Vladimir Putin’s aide, Kirill Dmitriev, has said
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13:24⇢Belgorod Dam Breached
⌨Russian media is primarily focused on Ukraine's attack on the Belgorod reservoir dam, with multiple sources reporting the damage and local authorities preparing for evacuation (Interfax.ru, Kommersant, The Moscow Times, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti). Concurrently, Russia's Ministry of Defense announced retaliatory strikes against Ukrainian military-industrial complex and energy facilities (Izvestia, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Diplomatic discussions regarding a potential meeting between Putin, Trump, and Zelensky also continue (Lenta.ru, NTV.ru, RT (Russia Today)).
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ повредили плотину Белгородского водохранилища
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RIA Novosti
В США начались внутренние обсуждения использования замороженных российских активов, пишет Reuters
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16:52⇢US Eyes Russian Assets
⌨Russian media is predominantly focused on reports regarding new US sanctions against Russia and discussions about seizing frozen Russian assets (Kommersant, Lenta.ru, The Moscow Times, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti). This comes amidst continued reports of Ukrainian attacks on the Belgorod dam (Interfax.ru) and Russian retaliatory strikes (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Separately, Trump's team is reportedly eager to understand Russia's stance (NTV.ru, RT (Russia Today)).
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Steve Bannon says a “three-state solution” is necessary to end the war in Gaza for good
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The Moscow Times
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New Delhi signals quiet defiance of US attempts to dictate its oil and trade policies.
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20:09
RIA Novosti
Правительство актуализировало ставки таможенных сборов на импортные товары
20:09
20:11⇢Ukraine, Winter, and the Empty Coffers
⌨Russian media continues to focus on reports of new US sanctions against Russia and discussions about seizing frozen Russian assets (Kommersant, RBC.ru, Reuters). Additionally, there is ongoing coverage of Ukrainian attacks, specifically damaging the Belgorod dam (Interfax.ru), and Russian retaliatory strikes (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). A US Congresswoman called for dialogue with Russia (Izvestia), while India's strategy against US sanctions is highlighted (RT (Russia Today)).
20:18
20:18
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Военкор KP.RU Александр Коц пообщался с бойцами отряда «Вега»
20:18
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20:59
RIA Novosti
Израиль нанес точечный удар по центру сектора Газа
20:59
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Kommersant
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Radio Liberty
21:07
21:23
RIA Novosti
ВС России уничтожили группу украинских разведчиков в Харьковской области
21:23
21:31
The Moscow Times (English)
The attack comes as Kyiv's Western allies ratchet up pressure on Russia as the war enters its fourth winter. 1
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21:55
RIA Novosti
Трамп заявил, что встретится с Путиным при уверенности в сделке по Украине
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22:13⇢Trump's Ukraine Deal Condition
⌨Russian media is primarily focused on Donald Trump's stated condition for a new meeting with Vladimir Putin, indicating a willingness to meet if a deal on Ukraine is assured (Lenta.ru, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, Vesti). Concurrently, Izvestia reports on Orban's criticism of Western leaders for 'intimidating' their populations with Russia, while Komsomolskaya Pravda discusses Ukrainian forces being cut off from Pokrovsk.
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Independent candidate Catherine Connolly has long condemned Brussels’ push for military buildup
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