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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 26.06.2025.
It displays 190 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
26.06.2025 ⇢ The day Putin declared Middle East peace
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Putin declared the Israel-Iran conflict "in the past" during a Eurasian Economic Union session in Minsk, positioning Russia as a regional peacemaker after days of chaotic ceasefire cycles. This came as Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei claimed victory over both Israel and the United States while suspending cooperation with the IAEA nuclear watchdog.
Trump's NATO summit pledge that Russia would not attack alliance members during his presidency dominated morning coverage, with outlets noting his changing tone toward both Putin and Zelensky. Erdogan revealed Trump's willingness to meet Putin in Turkey for Ukraine negotiations if both leaders attend.
Military operations continued with Russian forces reportedly capturing two villages in Donetsk region and conducting a prisoner exchange with Ukraine. Domestic security operations intensified as courts seized assets from Dagestan's detained state secretary. Hungary blocked EU negotiations on Ukraine's membership, preventing the European Council from adopting a statement supporting Kyiv.
26.06.2025
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
KP.RU: Трамп вооружает Украину до зубов руками Европы
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RIA Novosti
В Армении арестовали архиепископа, выступающего против Пашиняна
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The president has labeled the Voice of America a “left-wing disaster”
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02:23⇢Trump's Ukraine arms shuffle
⌨Russian outlets report Trump's contradictory approach to Ukraine, with state media highlighting his "smile to Russia while arming Ukraine to the teeth" through European channels rather than direct US transfers (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Coverage emphasizes Trump's plan to limit intelligence sharing with Congress over Iran concerns, while the CIA chief confirmed "serious damage" to Iran's nuclear infrastructure from US-Israeli strikes (RBC, Moscow Times). Moscow's air defenses intercepted two Ukrainian drones approaching the capital (NTV, TASS). Russian media connects chess champion Kasparov to an alleged coup attempt in an unspecified African country, while reporting arrests of an Armenian archbishop opposing Pashinyan and Serbian authorities preventing a government overthrow attempt (Lenta, RIA Novosti, Vesti).
02:28
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Военкор Дмитрий Стешин пообщался с командиром Морского отряда бригады «Эспаньола»
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The US president has denounced the allegations against the Israeli leader as a “witch hunt”
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ столкнулись с отсутствием снабжения на позициях в Сумской области
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President Donald Trump earlier accused the media of trying to downplay the effect of US strikes on enrichment centers
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07:28⇢Pirates guard Crimea
⌨Russian outlets report continued military operations against Ukrainian forces, with state media emphasizing battlefield successes. The air force dropped a FAB-1500 bomb on Ukrainian positions in Dnipropetrovsk region, while naval "pirates" from the Española brigade engage Ukrainian boats and drones protecting Crimea (TASS, Komsomolskaya Pravda). Ukrainian forces face supply shortages on Sumy region positions according to military correspondents (RIA Novosti). Domestically, authorities target high-profile figures with the Prosecutor General filing charges against Dagestan's detained state secretary and chess champion Garry Kasparov facing accusations of arms trafficking and coup involvement, which the grandmaster denied (RBC, Lenta). A gas explosion in Ivdel injured seven residents (Vesti). International coverage focuses on CIA assessments that Iran's nuclear program suffered "severe damage" from recent strikes (RT).
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RIA Novosti
ВС России нанесли авиаудары по пунктам ВСУ в Днепропетровской области и ДНР
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RIA Novosti
"Путин разбудил гиганта". О чем договорились лидеры НАТО
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09:43⇢Fifty drones intercepted overnight
⌨Russian outlets report intensified military activity with air defenses intercepting 50 Ukrainian drones overnight, according to multiple state sources (NTV, RBC, Vesti). The "Española brigade" naval unit continues operations against Ukrainian boats and drones in Crimean waters, with military correspondents documenting their activities (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Defense Minister Belousov assessed the global military-political situation as remaining complex (TASS). A third gas explosion in a Russian apartment building within a week killed two people, following previous incidents (Moscow Times). Coverage also highlights Trump's plan to limit classified intelligence sharing with Congress (Interfax) and NATO discussions on increasing defense spending to 5% of GDP in preparation for potential conflict with Russia (Svoboda, RIA Novosti).
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RIA Novosti
ВС России уничтожили вышки связи и полевые склады ВСУ в Сумской области
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Mark Rutte called the US president “daddy” during the bloc’s summit at The Hague
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The Moscow Times (English)
Feature Grigory Skvortsov, a photographer from Perm known for his striking images of industrial landscapes, was sentenced to 16 years in prison. 3
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12:01⇢Trump's NATO protection pledge
⌨Russian outlets report Trump's pledge that Russia will not attack NATO during his presidency, with multiple state sources covering his promise (Kommersant, Lenta, NTV, Vesti). The Financial Times notes Trump's changing tone toward both Putin and Zelensky according to Russian coverage (RBC). Military operations continue with Russian forces destroying communication towers and field depots in Ukraine's Sumy region (RIA Novosti), while opposition outlet Svoboda reports Russia deploying disabled soldiers to the front lines. A photographer from Perm received a 16-year treason sentence for sharing public information about Soviet bunkers (Moscow Times). Russian intelligence chief Naryshkin claims Europe is distorting the content of Russia-Ukraine negotiations (TASS).
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Over 400 people, including journalists, have sustained injuries, some from gunshots, according to a rights group
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The governor of the Lugansk People’s Republic has branded the satellite system a security threat
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RIA Novosti
Трамп приедет на переговоры по Украине, если на них будет Путин, заявил Эрдоган
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RIA Novosti
Тегеран приостановил сотрудничество с МАГАТЭ
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Олега Зубкова прооперировал краснодарский хирург Владимир Порханов
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13:45⇢Iran declares victory over Israel and America
⌨Russian outlets report Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei declaring victory over both Israel and the United States, with multiple state sources covering his claims of triumph (RBC, TASS, Vesti). Iran simultaneously suspended cooperation with the IAEA nuclear watchdog agency (RIA Novosti). Military operations continue with Russian forces reportedly liberating Novosergeyevka and Shevchenko settlements in the Donetsk People's Republic (NTV, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). The Prosecutor General's Office plans to seize an oil depot belonging to the Dagestan state secretary's family for state revenue (Interfax). Lenta questions why Russia hasn't destroyed a mountain railway tunnel allegedly used for weapons deliveries to Ukrainian forces, while Lugansk banned Musk's Starlink satellite system as a security threat (RT).
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Andrey Belousov has called New Delhi “a traditional friend” in the military-technical sector
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15:38⇢State secretary's assets seized
⌨Russian outlets report domestic security operations targeting regional officials, with courts seizing assets of Dagestan's state secretary Magomedov (Kommersant, Interfax). The Security Council announced 481 terrorist attacks in border regions this year (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Military coverage continues with naval "pirates" engaging Ukrainian forces near Crimea and battles for Shevchenko village in Donetsk (Komsomolskaya Pravda, NTV). The Orthodox Church condemned the addition of Islamic symbols to St. Basil's Cathedral imagery, with clergy expressing outrage (Lenta). Economic concerns emerge as non-payments surge across Russia's economy, compared to COVID-era disruptions (Moscow Times). Foreign Minister Lavrov criticized European defense spending increases as threatening regional stability (RBC).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Французский публицист Руссе сравнил саммит ЕС по Украине с нудистским пляжем
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RIA Novosti
В Кремле ответили на призыв Запада к миру на Украине через силу
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Middle East deescalation could motivate Moscow and Kiev to pursue diplomatic solutions, Steve Witkoff has said
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RIA Novosti
НАТО выбивает деньги из налогоплательщиков мнимой российской угрозой, заявили в Кремле
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Чемпион мира по смеху Дмитрий Ефимов: мы смеемся 6 секунд в день - этого мало
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Военкор Дмитрий Стешин пообщался с командиром Морского отряда бригады «Эспаньола»
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RIA Novosti
Россия и Украина провели очередной этап обмена пленными, сообщил источник
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RIA Novosti
Россия и Украина провели новый этап обмена пленными, сообщил источник
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17:05⇢Prisoner swap returns
⌨Russian outlets report a prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, with multiple state sources confirming the operation (Kommersant, RBC, RIA Novosti, TASS). Trump's envoy suggests the Iran ceasefire could inspire Ukraine peace negotiations, indicating potential diplomatic momentum (RT). The Moscow Times reports Russian industrial growth stems entirely from weapons production, with all other sectors declining. Military coverage continues with the "Española brigade" naval unit engaging Ukrainian forces near Crimea (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Courts seized oil depot assets belonging to Dagestan's state secretary family for state revenue (Interfax). The Pentagon disclosed unexpected details about Iran attacks, while Erdogan demonstrated strength against Macron in geopolitical maneuvering (Lenta, Vesti).
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RIA Novosti
Россия и Украина провели новый этап обмена пленными
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The Moscow Times (English)
Feature An ex-employee of Prigozhin’s “troll factory,” a graduate student who was near the fighting and a soldier shared their memories. 6
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Millions have voted almost unanimously against the move, in a “consultative” online referendum
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Moscow and Kiev have conducted another exchange of prisoners of war, the Russian Defense Ministry has reported
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The Moscow Times
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RIA Novosti
"Путин разбудил гиганта". О чем договорились лидеры НАТО
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18:41⇢Soldiers swap continues
⌨Russian outlets report another prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, with multiple state sources confirming the operation returned Russian soldiers from Ukrainian captivity (NTV, RT, Kommersant, RBC). Putin participated in a plenary session of the Eurasian Economic Union, with coverage emphasizing regional integration efforts (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). The Moscow Times reflects on the Wagner mutiny's second anniversary, featuring eyewitness accounts describing it as "a turning point that never happened." Russian media frames NATO discussions as acknowledgment that "Putin awakened the giant," suggesting Western military preparations validate Russian strength (RIA Novosti). Medvedev declared Russian forces will prevent Ukrainian troops from returning to Kursk region (TASS). Israel set conditions for destroying Iran's supreme leader, continuing Middle Eastern tensions (Lenta). The MS-21 aircraft with Russian-made systems began certification trials, highlighting domestic aviation development (Vesti).
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The US president has called out Natasha Bertrand for a report questioning the effectiveness of America’s recent strikes on Iran
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RIA Novosti
"Скептики такого не ожидали". Лукашенко рассказал об успехах ЕАЭС
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RIA Novosti
"Путин разбудил гиганта". О чем договорились лидеры НАТО
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Public spending is funding Ukraine rather than addressing domestic problems, the Russian foreign minister has said
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Путин назвал грабежом действия Запада по золотовалютным резервам России
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20:42⇢Putin settles Middle East conflict
⌨Russian outlets report Putin declaring the Israel-Iran conflict resolved, with multiple state sources covering his assessment that the confrontation is "in the past" (Lenta, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Putin simultaneously escalated rhetoric against Western handling of Russian reserves, calling Western actions "robbery" rather than theft and warning of consequences for seizing frozen assets (Komsomolskaya Pravda, RBC, Vesti). Finance Minister Siluanov defended Russia's economic situation, describing current conditions as "planned economic cooling" rather than recession (Kommersant). Foreign Minister Lavrov accused European militarization of robbing taxpayers by funding Ukraine instead of addressing domestic problems (RT). Russian officials claimed Ukrainian forces struck a Chinese film crew, interpreting this as attempts to silence reporting (TASS).
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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has rejected US envoy Steve Witkoff’s comparison of the crises
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Information from the IAEA was used to bomb Iranian facilities, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said
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22:54⇢Hungary blocks Ukraine EU talks
⌨Russian outlets report Hungary blocked EU negotiations on Ukraine's membership, with all major state sources covering Budapest's veto of the European Council decision (Izvestia, Kommersant, NTV, RBC). The blocking prevented the EU summit from adopting a statement supporting Kyiv. Meanwhile, Putin addressed the Eurasian Economic Union forum, with coverage emphasizing regional integration as the "right path" (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Russian officials accused the US and Israel of damaging the UN nuclear watchdog by using IAEA information to bomb Iranian facilities, according to Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova (RT). A plane carrying freed Russian soldiers landed in Moscow region, continuing the prisoner exchange operations reported throughout the week (Vesti).
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The US-led bloc’s members have agreed to more than double military expenditures
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Seizing the frozen funds would hasten the shift to regional payment systems, the president has said
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