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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 27.02.2025.
It displays 187 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
27.02.2025 ⇢ Day Istanbul Hopes Merged with Arctic Dreams
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The morning opened with Russian claims of liberating Nikolsky in Kursk region, while North Korean troop deployments to the area surfaced in foreign reports. The six-hour Istanbul talks between Russian and US diplomats dominated coverage, with Arctic cooperation emerging as a key discussion point alongside embassy operations.
Putin's afternoon FSB speech revealed cautious optimism about US contacts while warning of attempts to sabotage dialogue. Trump extended Russia sanctions for another year while explicitly ruling out Ukraine's NATO membership. The Marseille consulate attack verdict sparked diplomatic protests over perceived leniency.
Evening coverage shifted to reports of Ukrainian drone attacks on Crimea and Bryansk, while London signaled readiness to deploy forces post-conflict. Chess grandmaster Boris Spassky's death at 88 received prominent coverage across all outlets.
27.02.2025
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00:15⇢Trump Slams NATO Door on Ukraine
⌨Russian newspapers continue extensive coverage of Trump's Ukraine statements. Several sources report on his planned Friday meeting with Zelensky for a rare earth metals deal (Moscow Times, Interfax), while emphasizing Trump's rejection of Ukraine's NATO aspirations (Moscow Times, RIA, NTV). New developments include Putin congratulating special operations forces on their professional holiday (TASS, Izvestia) and Trump announcing 25% tariffs on EU imports (RT).
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Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky will travel to Washington on Friday to sign an agreement on mineral resources, the American president has said
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RIA Novosti
США и Россия обсуждают совместную добычу природных ресурсов в Арктике, сообщили источники
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RIA Novosti
США и Россия обсуждают совместную добычу ресурсов в Арктике, сообщили источники
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
На вопрос о возврате Украине территорий Трамп ответил словами «попробуй забери»
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02:18
The US president is the only Western leader to “publicly and loudly” admit the root cause of the conflict, Moscow has previously said
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Московский планетарий: В марте Луна закроет собой созвездие Плеяд
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Георгий Остапкович, ВШЭ: процесс снятия санкций может растянуться на годы
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04:22⇢Arctic Resources Spark US-Russia Dance
⌨Russian newspapers report on Trump's planned Arctic strategy to divide Russia and China (Lenta, RIA), with sources discussing potential US-Russia resource cooperation in the region. Coverage continues of Trump's NATO statements regarding Ukraine (RT, Moscow Times). New developments include Turkey's Foreign Ministry stating European security is unstable without US support (Izvestia) and reports of foreign mercenaries leaving Ukraine (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
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RIA Novosti
В МИД высказались за возобновление диалога по СНВ-III
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RIA Novosti
Над четырьмя регионами за ночь уничтожили 19 украинских беспилотников
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08:47⇢Drones Strike While Trump Promises
⌨Russian newspapers report on multiple Ukrainian drone attacks, with one civilian casualty in Belgorod region (Interfax) and 19 drones intercepted across four regions (RIA Novosti). Trump's statements continue drawing attention, with new coverage focusing on his promise to help Ukraine regain territories (Moscow Times). Meanwhile, Hamas indicates readiness for second-phase negotiations (Izvestia), and Russian authorities propose new measures against shadow employment (RBC) and financial fraud (Rossiyskaya Gazeta).
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Российские войска нанесли удар по штабу ВСУ в Сумской области
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RIA Novosti
В Стамбуле проходят переговоры между представителями России и США
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
"Едем на убой". Признания пленных, взятых на самом горячем участке фронта
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10:19⇢Istanbul Talks Break Ice
⌨Russian newspapers extensively report on new Russia-US talks beginning in Istanbul (Kommersant, Lenta, RBC, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Coverage continues of Macron's US visit, with European sources calling it unproductive (Izvestia). Military reporting focuses on missile strikes against Ukrainian drone control centers in Sumy region (TASS, NTV), while Svoboda reports Ukraine agreeing to a resource-related compromise.
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RIA Novosti
"Стал еще злее". НАТО не сможет этого пережить
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10:52
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Юрист Сорк посоветовала оформить самозапрет на кредиты пожилым людям
10:52
11:01
State-linked hackers stole $1.5 billion from Bybit, the agency believes, though Pyongyang previously denied similar theft allegations
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Историк Поликарпов перечислил специализации иностранных наемников на Украине
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11:44
The Moscow Times (English)
Russia’s military said its air defense systems shot down 19 Ukrainian drones across the country and annexed Crimea overnight. 1
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The Moscow Times (English)
The intelligence official said the exact scale of the new troop deployments was still being assessed. 1
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Explosive-laden aircraft intended for long-range attacks on infrastructure were hit on the ground
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12:03⇢Istanbul Talks Launch as Korean Troops Surface
⌨Russian newspapers extensively cover high-level Russia-US talks beginning in Istanbul (TASS, NTV, Vesti, RIA). New developments include reports of North Korean troops deploying to Kursk frontline (Moscow Times), and Central Bank postponing digital ruble implementation (Kommersant, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Military reporting focuses on Russia claiming destruction of 14 Ukrainian drones in single strike (RT), while sources note foreign mercenaries leaving Ukraine (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
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The meeting in Istanbul will focus on “systemic problems” in Moscow-Washington relations, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said
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The Moscow Times (English)
The talks in Turkey are aimed at normalizing the operations of both countries’ diplomatic missions after a series of tit-for-tat expulsions. 1
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Кинообозреватель «КП» Денис Корсаков рассказывает о том, у кого больше всего шансов на главную кинопремию планеты
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RIA Novosti
В Кремле рассказали о широком поле для сотрудничества России и США
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The Moscow Times
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Talks have reportedly focused on natural resource exploration, trade routes, and energy collaboration
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13:47⇢Istanbul Talks Pivot to Arctic
⌨Russian newspapers extensively cover US-Russia diplomatic talks in Istanbul (Moscow Times, Lenta, RIA), with new focus on Arctic cooperation discussions (RT, Bloomberg). Military reporting highlights Russian forces claiming control of Nikolsky in Kursk region (Izvestia, TASS, Vesti). The Kremlin maintains firm position on territorial status (Kommersant, Rossiyskaya Gazeta), while Central Bank postpones digital ruble launch indefinitely (Moscow Times).
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RIA Novosti
В Раде потребовали от премьера объяснений из-за соглашения с США по ресурсам
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Ukrainian officials have told the British magazine that the nation will soon have no option but to draft young adults
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The Moscow Times (English)
Feature As the U.S. seeks an end to the war in Ukraine, fighters whose homelands suffered from Russian expansion believe that Moscow will never stop. 5
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Кинолог Смыслова: Знание законов животного мира защитят от нападения собак
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Футболист Соломатин выжил под обстрелом ВСУ в свой первый день на передовой
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The French leader’s attempts to get US security guarantees for Ukraine were a “waste of time,” a source has told the outlet
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15:22⇢Kursk Victory Meets Macron's Setback
⌨Russian newspapers report on liberation of Nikolsky in Kursk region (NTV, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Izvestia). New focus emerges on Macron's unsuccessful White House visit regarding Ukraine security guarantees (RT, Politico). Coverage continues of US-Russia talks in Istanbul (Vesti, MID), while Sberbank head Gref warns of tighter sanctions ahead (RBC). Non-state media highlight perspectives of Chechen, Georgian, and Belarusian fighters supporting Ukraine (Moscow Times).
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Контакты с США вселяют определенные надежды, заявил Путин
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RIA Novosti
"Стал еще злее". НАТО не сможет этого пережить
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The threat of violence by the group’s leader has heightened safety concerns ahead of Saturday’s march
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
США передали России преступника, скрывавшегося за рубежом с 2020 года
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16:49⇢Istanbul Talks End, Results Sealed
⌨Russian newspapers extensively cover the conclusion of Russia-US talks in Istanbul, lasting over six hours (RBC, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS, Lenta). Putin claims Russian military victories as basis for Ukraine dialogue (Interfax) and instructs additional border protection measures (Izvestia). State media received instructions to limit Trump coverage (Moscow Times), while negotiations outcomes remain undisclosed.
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The Moscow Times
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RIA Novosti
"Стал еще злее". НАТО не сможет этого пережить
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RIA Novosti
Российские войска продвинулись в сторону Купянска
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RIA Novosti
Российским военным осталось около семи километров до Купянска, сообщил Ганчев
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The court in Bosnia and Herzegovina was relying on a “pseudo-law” and its actions were “illegitimate,” the Kremlin has said
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RIA Novosti
Россия выразила возмущение из-за мягкого приговора напавшим на консульство в Марселе
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19:20⇢Marseille Verdict Sparks Diplomatic Storm
⌨Russian newspapers focus heavily on the attack on Russian consulate in Marseille, with multiple outlets (TASS, RIA, Izvestia) expressing outrage at the eight-month sentence given to perpetrators. The Istanbul talks between Russia and US have concluded (NTV, RBC), while Turkey offers peacekeepers for Ukraine (Moscow Times). Putin's first contacts with Trump administration generate cautious optimism (Rossiyskaya Gazeta), and Macron reportedly convinced Trump to meet Zelenskyy (Vesti).
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RIA Novosti
"Стал еще злее". НАТО не сможет этого пережить
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The agency gave funds to manufacturers of dog collars and custom carpets, as well as fashion and confectionery firms
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Washington has begun to demonstrate pragmatism and a determination to resolve the accumulated problems, the Russian president has said
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RIA Novosti
Минобороны внесло в Госдуму проект о статусе ветерана для служащих в курском приграничье
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21:54⇢Putin Spots US Pragmatism While Sanctions Stay
⌨Russian newspapers extensively cover Putin's speech at FSB meeting, where he discussed dialogue with US and noted signs of pragmatism from Washington (RT, NTV, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Trump extends Russia sanctions for another year (Interfax). Death of chess grandmaster Boris Spassky receives significant coverage (Lenta, RBC). New discussions emerge about deploying peacekeepers to Ukraine, with Trump and Starmer planning talks on the matter (Vesti).
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Moscow should stay vigilant about thwarting attempts to meddle in its relations with Washington, the Russian president has said
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RIA Novosti
Трамп исключил вступление Украины в НАТО
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The US president should stop the assault on democracy launched by the Romanian “deep state,” Calin Georgescu has said
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