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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 26.04.2025.
It displays 147 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
26.04.2025 ⇢ Day Kursk Finally Liberated While Peace Talks Beckon
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Russian media extensively covered the complete liberation of Kursk region, with Chief of General Staff Gerasimov reporting to Putin that Ukrainian forces had been "completely defeated" after nearly nine months of occupation. The operation reportedly involved North Korean troops, with Zakharova citing a "partnership agreement" justifying their presence.
Trump's diplomatic efforts dominated morning coverage, with reports claiming "most key points" in a Ukraine peace deal were already agreed upon. By early afternoon, Putin declared Russia's readiness for negotiations without preconditions while Trump met Zelensky at Pope Francis's funeral in Rome.
The FSB announced the detention of an alleged SBU agent in the assassination of General Moskalik from yesterday, claiming the explosive was remotely triggered from Ukraine.
By evening, Trump threatened Russia with sanctions after meeting Zelensky, while Macron claimed Zelensky was ready for an "unconditional ceasefire."
26.04.2025
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Давид Саникидзе стал победителем шоу «Голос»
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The US president believes that Kiev and Moscow have agreed to “most” points of his peace proposal and are ready to “finish it off”
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RIA Novosti
Трамп заявил о близости сделки между Москвой и Киевом
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02:46⇢Trump Claims Ukraine Deal Points Agreed
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Trump's announcement that most key points of a Ukraine deal have been agreed upon (Interfax, NTV, RBC, RIA Novosti), suggesting peace may be near. This follows Putin's three-hour meeting with Trump's envoy Witkoff in the Kremlin, after which Putin aide Ushakov signaled peace might be close (Komsomolskaya Pravda). However, RT reports Zelensky contradicts Trump's optimistic assessment. Meanwhile, The Moscow Times reports the US privately expressed willingness to provide security guarantees to European forces potentially deployed in Ukraine, while Bloomberg (via Vesti) reports the US has ceased all cybersecurity assistance to Ukraine.
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Kiev expects sustained American aid despite growing tensions over Trump’s peace plan
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RIA Novosti
Россия не будет раскрывать ход переговоров с США по Украине до их завершения, заявил Лавров
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RIA Novosti
Силы ПВО за ночь уничтожили 45 беспилотников в четырех областях
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08:58⇢Trump Claims Ukraine Deal Nearly Complete While Drones Shot Down
⌨The newspapers extensively report on military developments and peace negotiations regarding Ukraine. Russian air defense forces shot down 45 Ukrainian drones overnight across four regions (RIA Novosti, Vesti), including four drones over Crimea within 30 minutes (Izvestia, Vesti). On the diplomatic front, Trump claims most key points in a Russia-Ukraine deal have already been agreed upon (Kommersant, Interfax), while Foreign Minister Lavrov commented that Russia is putting forward "serious proposals" in negotiations while criticizing Zelensky (Lenta.ru). RT reports Zelensky is demanding "at least" Israel-style support from the US amid tensions over Trump's peace plan.
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RIA Novosti
Индия заявила о новой перестрелке на границе с Пакистаном
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
IT-эксперт Хадина: На рынке много новичков, а опытных айтишников не хватает
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The Kremlin suspects that the assassination of Yaroslav Moskalik was orchestrated by Ukraine
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Помощник президента Ушаков подал знак после переговоров Путина и Уиткоффа
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Церемония похорон Папы Римского Франциска началась в Ватикане
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Снимок, сделанный фотографом из России, круто изменил судьбу молодой женщины
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11:31⇢Trump Claims Ukraine Peace Deal Nearly Complete
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Trump's claim that key points of a Ukraine peace deal are agreed upon, with Trump saying a high-level meeting is needed (Vesti, Interfax, Kommersant). The Kremlin denied discussing air travel with the US during Witkoff talks (Izvestia), while pro-democratic media have criticized Witkoff over the negotiations (NTV). Other significant news includes Pope Francis's funeral ceremony beginning at St. Peter's Square (TASS, Svoboda), Zelensky meeting with Trump in Vatican (RBC), a car bombing killing a Russian general with Ukraine suspected (RT), and warnings about tax increases for Russians due to falling oil prices (Moscow Times).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Церемония похорон Папы Римского Франциска началась в Ватикане
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RIA Novosti
СК установил мужчину, причастного к осквернению могил бойцов СВО в Крыму
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RIA Novosti
Зеленский нарушил нормы этикета на похоронах папы римского
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RIA Novosti
"Это катастрофа". С чем столкнулись ВСУ на линии фронта
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“Serious” matters are never discussed in public before negotiations are finalized, the Russian foreign minister says
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European officials believe that Ukraine “may be willing to endure” acknowledgment of Moscow’s control over Crimea, the report says
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RIA Novosti
Российские войска освободили Курскую область
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13:32⇢Russian Forces Liberate Kursk Region
⌨The newspapers extensively report on the liberation of Kursk region by Russian forces, with Defense Minister Gerasimov reporting to Putin on the completion of the operation (RIA Novosti, TASS). Multiple outlets cover Pope Francis's funeral ceremony at the Vatican (Kommersant, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Svoboda). On Ukraine negotiations, Trump claims Russia and the US have agreed on "most key points" for peace (Moscow Times, Interfax), though reports suggest Ukraine may face pressure to make territorial concessions on Crimea (RT). The White House has detailed a Trump-Zelensky meeting (Lenta), while indicating Ukraine's NATO membership might be supported after Trump's term (RBC).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Песков сообщил, что Герасимов предоставил Путину доклад о полном освобождении Курской области от ВСУ
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RIA Novosti
"Это катастрофа". С чем столкнулись ВСУ на линии фронта
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DPRK servicemen showed “resilience and heroism” alongside Russian forces, General Staff Chief Valery Gerasimov says
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Герасимов: разгром ВСУ завершился освобождением села Горналь в Курской области
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DPRK servicemen helped Moscow’s forces liberate the area from Ukrainian troops, General Staff Chief Valery Gerasimov has said
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15:02⇢Russia Declares Complete Liberation Of Kursk Region
⌨The newspapers extensively report that Russian forces have fully liberated Kursk region from Ukrainian troops, nearly nine months after the initial Ukrainian incursion (Interfax, Izvestia, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Lenta, Moscow Times, NTV, RBC, TASS). Putin has congratulated and thanked Russian soldiers for the "complete defeat" of Ukrainian forces in the region (Izvestia, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Lenta). Chief of General Staff Gerasimov specifically acknowledged the contribution of North Korean military personnel in the operation (Lenta, RT). According to Komsomolskaya Pravda, Russian forces are now advancing toward Sumy, while RIA Novosti describes the situation for Ukrainian forces as "catastrophic."
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Герасимов: разгром ВСУ завершился освобождением села Горналь в Курской области
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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16:51⇢Putin Offers Unconditional Ukraine Talks
⌨The newspapers extensively report that Russia claims to have fully liberated Kursk region from Ukrainian forces (Interfax, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Moscow Times, NTV). Chief of General Staff Gerasimov announced the liberation of Gornal village, completing the operation (Komsomolskaya Pravda). In a significant diplomatic development, multiple sources report Putin has declared Russia's readiness for negotiations with Ukraine without preconditions (Izvestia, Kommersant, RBC, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS, Vesti). This statement was reportedly made to Trump's envoy Witkoff. Meanwhile, Svoboda reports on ongoing Trump-Zelensky talks in Rome.
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The Moscow Times (English)
At Pope Francis’s funeral, Trump and Zelensky held a rare, symbolic meeting to discuss a possible Ukraine ceasefire. 4
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Ukraine suffered catastrophic losses in its incursion, bringing victory in the wider conflict closer, the Russian president has said
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Lenta.ru
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The Moscow Times (English)
Russia declared Saturday that its forces had retaken full control of the Kursk region, tightening the Kremlin’s grip along the northern front. 1
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The US president has accused Moscow of “shooting missiles” into Ukraine for “no reason” over the past few days
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19:14⇢SBU Agent Arrested For General Moskalik Assassination
⌨The newspapers extensively report on the arrest of a suspect in the murder of Russian General Moskalik, with multiple sources describing him as an agent of Ukraine's SBU security service (Kommersant, Lenta, NTV, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS, Vesti). Vesti specifically claims the explosive device was detonated remotely from Ukraine. Simultaneously, Russia's military announces complete liberation of Kursk region from Ukrainian forces (Moscow Times, Interfax, Komsomolskaya Pravda). In a diplomatic development, multiple sources report Trump threatened Russia with sanctions after meeting Zelensky, expressing doubt about Putin's desire to end the war (Moscow Times, RT).
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The high ranking military official was killed by a car bomb on Friday morning in the suburban Moscow town of Balashikha
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The high ranking military official was killed by a car bomb on Friday morning in the suburban Moscow town of Balashikha
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The Moscow Times (English)
A senior Russian general was killed in a car bombing near Moscow, with Russia claiming it captured a Ukrainian agent responsible for the attack. 1
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Russia is looking forward to further strengthening its ties with Pyongyang, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said
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