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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 27.05.2025.
It displays 158 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
27.05.2025 ⇢ Day Russia Escalates While Drafting Peace Memorandum
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Following the massive overnight interception of 99 Ukrainian drones across Russian regions, Moscow requested a UN Security Council meeting over European "interference" in Ukraine settlement. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova revealed Russia's peace memorandum will include specific timelines and principles for conflict resolution.
The Defense Ministry publicized targets of "Kinzhal" missile strikes on Ukrainian military infrastructure while claiming Russia only strikes military targets in response to Ukrainian drone attacks. Russian forces reportedly liberated Staraya Nikolaevka in Donetsk and advanced up to 10km in some areas of Sumy region.
Trump's statement that Putin is "playing with fire" generated significant coverage, with Medvedev responding that "World War III would be a truly bad thing." By evening, Russian air defenses intercepted another 112 Ukrainian drones, bringing the day's total to over 200, as diplomatic positioning continued around potential negotiations in Istanbul.
27.05.2025
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The decision runs counter to Moscow’s efforts to find a peaceful settlement with Kiev, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
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01:02⇢Putin Rejects War Blame While Kremlin Condemns Western Weapons Policy
⌨Russian media focuses on the Ukraine conflict, with reports of a pensioner killed by Ukrainian soldiers (Lenta) and Putin rejecting blame for the war (Moscow Times). Coverage includes Western weapons policy, with Berlin denying changes to its long-range weapons stance for Ukraine (RBC) while the Kremlin criticizes Western decisions to lift range restrictions (RT). Putin thanked Lukashenko for help with prisoner exchanges (TASS). Economic themes include Putin's call for "mirror responses" to foreign companies (Rossiyskaya Gazeta), while Trump reportedly wants to distance himself from the Ukraine conflict (Vesti).
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The conflict stems from the Western-backed coup in Ukraine, the Russian president said
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ потеряли контроль над трассой, ведущей от границы в Сумы
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные уничтожили украинский командный пункт на Красноармейском направлении
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The Russian president has said that foreign sanctions have made the country stronger
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RIA Novosti
Силы ПВО ночью уничтожили 99 беспилотников
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07:35⇢Russian Air Defense Destroys 99 Ukrainian Drones
⌨Russian media reports massive drone defense operations, with air defense forces destroying 99 Ukrainian drones overnight (RBC, RIA Novosti). Military operations continue with Russian forces reportedly entering central Redkodub in Donetsk (TASS). International tensions are highlighted with reports that Trump may impose sanctions against Russia this week (Interfax), while Putin called for "strangling" foreign IT services that haven't fully left Russia and claimed sanctions have made the country stronger (RT). Social issues appear with coverage of rural depopulation, featuring a village with only one resident remaining (Komsomolskaya Pravda) and reports of people leaving the Suwalki Corridor region (Lenta).
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The Russian president has said foreign sanctions have made the country stronger
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RIA Novosti
Россия запросила заседание СБ ООН из-за действий Европы, мешающих урегулированию на Украине
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Radio Liberty
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10:24⇢Russia Demands UN Meeting Over European "Interference"
⌨Russian media reports Moscow has requested a UN Security Council meeting over European interference in Ukraine settlement (Izvestia, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti, TASS, Vesti). Multiple sources cover Russian air defense destroying 99 Ukrainian drones overnight (Lenta, NTV, RBC). Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova stated Russia continues preparing a memorandum on Ukraine settlement (TASS). The Wall Street Journal reports Trump may impose sanctions against Russia this week and withdraw from Ukraine negotiations (Moscow Times, Interfax). Russian residents were evacuated following a Ukrainian attack (Lenta), while Svoboda describes "massive shelling of Ukraine."
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The US president, however, has signaled he has no plans to ramp up sanctions against Moscow, the newspaper claims
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RIA Novosti
В меморандуме России по Украине будут прописаны сроки и принципы урегулирования
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RIA Novosti
В меморандуме России по Украине будут прописаны сроки и принципы урегулирования конфликта
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Консультант по карьере Галина Бобкова объяснила поведение зумеров на работе
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RIA Novosti
Минобороны России рассказало об ответе на массированные атаки ВСУ по гражданским объектам
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11:49⇢Ukraine Settlement Memorandum Details Emerge
⌨Russian media extensively covers a developing memorandum on Ukraine settlement, with details about principles and timelines being disclosed by Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova (Izvestia, Kommersant, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Multiple sources report on the controversy around long-range weapons for Ukraine, with claims that restrictions were lifted months ago (NTV) and warnings from the Federation Council about conflict escalation if such weapons strike Russia (Lenta). The Defense Ministry accuses Ukraine and Europe of attempting to disrupt negotiations (RBC) and claims Russia only strikes military targets in response to Ukrainian drone attacks (TASS, RIA Novosti).
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The Moscow Times (English)
“I say this without hesitation,” the president told a group of business leaders. “We must respond in kind, mirror their actions.” 2
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RIA Novosti
Россия в ответ на массовые атаки ВСУ по гражданским объектам поражает только военные цели
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RIA Novosti
Россия в ответ на массовые атаки ВСУ по гражданским объектам нарастила удары по военным целям
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Россия нарастила удары по военным целям Украины в ответ на массовые атаки по гражданским объектам
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The foreign minister has pledged assistance in enhancing defense capabilities and countering terrorism
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Консультант по карьере Галина Бобкова объяснила поведение зумеров на работе
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13:15⇢Russia Escalates Military Strikes While Accusing Ukraine of Sabotaging Peace Talks
⌨Russian media focuses on claims that Europe is indirectly participating in the Ukraine conflict through weapons supplies (Izvestia, Kommersant). Multiple sources report Russia's Defense Ministry accusing Ukraine of attempting to disrupt negotiations (Kommersant, RBC, Rossiyskaya Gazeta) while simultaneously reporting increased Russian strikes on Ukrainian military targets in response to alleged Ukrainian attacks on civilian objects (RIA Novosti, NTV, Vesti). Putin's aggressive stance toward foreign tech companies is highlighted, with calls to "strangle" them (Moscow Times). On the domestic front, coverage includes analysis of Gen Z Russians' work attitudes (Komsomolskaya Pravda) and Wagner Group battles against Ukrainian forces (Lenta).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Спецкор «КП» Дмитрий Стешин побывал в селе Долговерясы, где остался один житель
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The future of upcoming restrictions packages is also reportedly uncertain amid signs of Washington’s softening stance toward Moscow
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Минобороны впервые назвало все цели массированных ударов по Украине
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The EU and US are divided on measures tackling Russia’s alleged restrictions evasion, Süddeutsche Zeitung reports citing an internal Foreign Office document
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RIA Novosti
Ключ к обороне ВСУ. На каком участке фронта будет решаться судьба Донбасса
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15:25⇢Russia Reveals "Kinzhal" Missile Targets
⌨Russian media extensively covers military operations, with the Defense Ministry revealing targets of "Kinzhal" missile strikes including mercenary camps, factories, Patriot batteries, and Western military aid containers (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Reports detail fighting in Kursk region where Crimean paratroopers reportedly ambushed Ukrainian forces (Lenta, Vesti). Diplomatic developments include Lavrov proposing Istanbul as venue for a second round of Ukraine negotiations (Rossiyskaya Gazeta) while Peskov describes Trump's approach to Ukraine settlement as "balanced" (Kommersant). German politician Merz clarified that restrictions on long-range weapons for Ukraine were lifted months ago (Interfax). The US reportedly rejected proposals to lower Russian oil price caps to $45-50 per barrel (Moscow Times).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Минобороны впервые назвало все цели массированных ударов по Украине
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Mark Rutte is reportedly hoping to keep any meeting between the two “short and sweet”
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The Moscow Times
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz earlier said Kiev is not bound by range restrictions on weapons supplied to the country
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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17:14⇢Russia Unveils "Kinzhal" Targets While Peace Conditions Exchange Begins
⌨Russian media extensively covers military operations, reporting Defense Ministry details of "Kinzhal" missile strikes on Ukrainian targets including mercenary camps, special forces bases, factories, and Patriot batteries (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Diplomatic developments dominate coverage with Russia and Ukraine both presenting "lists of conditions" for settlement to US special envoy (Lenta, RBC). Russia has requested a UN Security Council meeting regarding "threats" from Ukraine's backers after German Chancellor Merz stated Ukraine isn't bound by weapons range restrictions (RT, TASS). Domestic news includes Putin's statements about creating opportunities for military operation participants (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Izvestia) and reports of a 25-year record "brain drain" from Russia (Moscow Times).
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Ankara believes it has an obligation to help facilitate peace, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has said
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The top diplomat has hit out at Ukraine’s EU backers over their renewed push to inflict a strategic defeat on Moscow
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Ukraine has significantly ramped up strikes on Russian territory in recent days
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18:55⇢Ukraine Presents Peace Conditions As Russian Forces Advance In Sumy
⌨Russian media focuses on Ukraine-Russia conflict developments with reports that Ukraine has presented conditions for a peace agreement (Izvestia, RBC) and used a new "Gogol-M" weapon system against Russia for the first time (Lenta). Multiple sources report Kremlin spokesperson Peskov stating Russia will defend itself regardless of Trump's opinion (NTV) and accusing Ukraine of harming the peace process (RT). Military advances are highlighted with claims Russian forces have advanced up to 10km in the Sumy region (TASS). Domestically, the State Duma is discussing new tax increases following the collapse of resource budget revenues (Moscow Times).
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The Moscow Times (English)
News Analysis Beyond attempting to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses with huge numbers of drones, Russia’s drone tactics also appear to be evolving. 4
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Lenta.ru
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Radio Liberty
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Berlin’s possible shift on Ukraine’s use of long-range weapons would undermine peace efforts, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
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21:35⇢Trump Claims Credit For Saving Russia From "Really Bad Things"
⌨Russian media extensively covers Trump's claims that he prevented "really bad things" from happening to Russia (Interfax, Lenta, RBC), with Medvedev responding that World War III would be a "truly bad thing" (TASS). Several sources report on the German Chancellor's statements about failed negotiations with Putin and calls to prepare for a prolonged war (Moscow Times). The drone warfare between Russia and Ukraine is receiving attention with analysis of evolving tactics and technologies (Moscow Times English). Russian state media portrays Ukrainian military as panicking after Russian "retaliatory strikes" (NTV) while RT reports Kremlin warnings about German-led escalation regarding long-range weapons.
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Beijing traditionally marks Japan’s 1945 surrender with commemorations in September
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The Moscow Times
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The US leader has recently made some harsh remarks toward Moscow, which the Kremlin has attributed to “emotional overload”
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