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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 28.02.2025.
It displays 201 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
28.02.2025 ⇢ Day Zelensky Fled White House Rage
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Russian media opened with coverage of successful US-Russia talks in Istanbul, highlighting agreement on diplomatic mission funding and potential restoration of direct flights. The appointment of Alexander Darchiev as new Russian ambassador received extensive coverage.
FSB's claims of preventing an assassination attempt against Metropolitan Tikhon, allegedly involving his assistant and Ukrainian intelligence, dominated midday coverage. Military sources reported capturing four villages near Sudzha in Kursk region.
Evening coverage focused intensely on Trump-Zelensky meeting's dramatic collapse, with Russian outlets emphasizing Zelensky's early departure from White House after reported confrontation. The planned rare earth minerals agreement's cancellation received particular attention, with state media portraying it as Trump's deliberate rejection of Zelensky's terms.
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The UK is “ready to put boots on the ground and planes in the air” in Ukraine, PM Keir Starmer has claimed
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01:24⇢Trump Blocks NATO Dreams
⌨Russian newspapers report extensively on Trump's statements regarding Ukraine, with multiple sources (RT, NTV, RIA, Moscow Times) covering his refusal to guarantee NATO membership for Ukraine and British military support. The death of Soviet chess champion Boris Spassky receives significant coverage (Lenta). Air defense systems reportedly intercepted eight drones over Crimea and Bryansk (Izvestia), while North Korea launched a strategic cruise missile (TASS).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Трамп отказал Стармеру в просьбе о гарантиях США западным миротворцам на Украине
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RIA Novosti
В Днепропетровской области прогремели взрывы
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RIA Novosti
В Курской области уничтожили разведгруппу ВСУ
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The agreement is final and is only awaiting the Ukrainian leader’s signature, according to Scott Bessent
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RIA Novosti
Представители США и России обсудили работу дипмиссий, заявили в Госдепе
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RIA Novosti
В Госдепе рассказали о переговорах с Россией в Стамбуле
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Футболист Соломатин выжил под обстрелом ВСУ в свой первый день на передовой
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06:50⇢Istanbul Talks Break Diplomatic Ice
⌨Russian newspapers focus on two major developments: secret US-Russia talks in Istanbul (Lenta, RIA, TASS) leading to potential diplomatic normalization, and Starmer's announcement of an 18-country Ukraine summit in UK (Izvestia). Trump's statement that peace will come "either soon or never" receives significant coverage (RBC, Vesti), while reports emerge of a finalized rare earth deal between Trump and Zelensky (RT).
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RIA Novosti
ФСБ предотвратила теракт в Москве против митрополита Тихона
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
ФСБ предотвратила теракт против митрополита Тихона, задержан его помощник
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RIA Novosti
ГУР Украины попыталась убить митрополита Тихона, задержан его помощник
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08:43⇢Plot Against Metropolitan Thwarted
⌨Russian newspapers extensively cover FSB's prevention of an alleged Ukrainian plot to assassinate Metropolitan Tikhon of Simferopol and Crimea (Interfax, TASS, RIA, Vesti, NTV, Komsomolskaya Pravda, RBC). Reports indicate the involvement of the metropolitan's assistant and a cleric in the planned attack at the Sretensky Monastery in Moscow. Meanwhile, Trump's statement about the potentially endless nature of the Ukraine war receives coverage (Moscow Times).
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RIA Novosti
"Берем ВСУ в клещи". Что началось в самой горячей точке Курской области
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The Moscow Times
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The agreement is final and is only awaiting the Ukrainian leader’s signature, according to Scott Bessent
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The new service will offer guidance for those concerned about loved ones embracing conspiratorial beliefs, the Interior Ministry has said
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RIA Novosti
Помощник митрополита Тихона, обвиняемый в покушении на него, попался на хулиганстве
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The company claims it is owed royalties for extended screenings of several Hollywood blockbusters in the country in 2022
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RIA Novosti
Украинские спецслужбы попытались убить митрополита Тихона
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11:59⇢Metropolitan's Assistant Confesses Plot
⌨Russian newspapers extensively cover an alleged Ukrainian plot against Metropolitan Tikhon, with new details emerging about his assistant's recruitment (RIA, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). The Chief of General Staff inspected the Western group in the special operation zone (Izvestia), while military bloggers report difficult advances in Kursk region (Lenta). Meanwhile, Macron calls for EU to end "happy vassalization" to US (RBC), and authorities launch data collection on Russians under 35 (Moscow Times).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Юрист Елена Сенина: Пострадавшая в ДТП с Буйновым может обратиться в суд
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The Moscow Times
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For the US president, Europe “is not the center of the world,” Poland’s Donald Tusk has remarked
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RIA Novosti
Украинские спецслужбы попытались убить митрополита Тихона, задержан его помощник
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RIA Novosti
МИД рассказал о содержании переговоров представителей России и США в Стамбуле
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13:50⇢Istanbul Talks Yield Air Links Hope
⌨Russian newspapers extensively cover the outcomes of Russia-US talks in Istanbul (RBC, RIA, TASS, Lenta, MID), with focus on potential restoration of direct flights and agreement on diplomatic mission funding. FSB claims of preventing an assassination attempt on Metropolitan Tikhon continue to dominate coverage (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Vesti). Polish PM Tusk's comments about Trump being a "difficult partner" for Europe receive attention (RT, Svoboda).
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RIA Novosti
Россия и США обсудили в Стамбуле возможность восстановления прямого авиасообщения
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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56% of GOP respondents now view the Ukrainian leader unfavorably, up from 40% last week, an Economist/YouGov survey indicates
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Spokesman Dmitry Peskov’s remark comes after the FSB said it had thwarted a Ukrainian attempt to assassinate a renowned Russian Orthodox bishop
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16:22⇢Istanbul Yields Air Routes Revival
⌨Russian newspapers extensively cover potential restoration of diplomatic ties with US, with focus on new agreements from Istanbul talks regarding direct flights (RBC, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA, Vesti) and diplomatic mission funding (Izvestia). Military reports claim advances in Kursk region with capture of four villages near Sudzha (Moscow Times, Lenta). US expresses concerns about potential Russian spy infiltration through diplomatic channels (Moscow Times).
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RIA Novosti
США утвердили нового посла России
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
США утвердили нового российского посла
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RIA Novosti
Сербия направит почетный караул на Парад Победы в Москве, сообщил источник
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
США согласились принять нового посла России Александра Дарчиева
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RIA Novosti
Сербия направит почетный караул на парад Победы в Москве, сообщил источник
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Diplomatic normalization is a two-way street, Moscow has emphasized following a meeting with a delegation from Washington
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The Moscow Times (English)
opinion Casey Michel While the rest of the world is shutting the door to the corrupt super-rich, President Donald Trump is welcoming them in. 5
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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17:23⇢Darchiev Gets Washington's Nod
⌨Russian newspapers extensively cover US approval of Alexander Darchiev as new Russian ambassador to Washington (Interfax, Kommersant, Lenta, NTV, RBC, TASS, Vesti). FSB reports preventing a terrorist plot against Metropolitan Tikhon at Sretensky Monastery (Komsomolskaya Pravda). EU proposes major trade deal to India while seeking support for Russia sanctions (Moscow Times), while Serbia confirms sending honor guard to Victory Day parade in Moscow (RIA).
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ начали саботировать приказы командования под Красноармейском
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The billionaire has backed claims that the Hungarian-born financier has been investing millions to squeeze Republicans out of Congress
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RIA Novosti
Военные ВСУ начали саботировать приказы командования под Красноармейском
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The Moscow Times (English)
The advances suggest that Russian troops are moving closer to securing a key road leading to the border town of Sudzha. 1
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RIA Novosti
ООН сократила помощь Киеву после уменьшения поддержки со стороны США
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The bloc’s exclusion from the Ukraine talks shows it has “lost its superpower status,” Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin has told RT
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19:24⇢Istanbul Yields Ambassador Deal
⌨Russian newspapers report extensively on diplomatic breakthroughs with the US, covering direct flight agreements and ambassador appointment in Istanbul talks (Lenta, Moscow Times, Interfax, Kommersant). Military claims recapture of four villages near Sudzha in Kursk region (Moscow Times). Officials have begun calling Western businessmen to return to Russia (Moscow Times). UN reduces aid to Kyiv following US support cuts (RIA). General Popov transferred from house arrest to detention center (RBC).
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The Moscow Times (English)
Alexander Darchiev is unlikely to wield much influence, as Moscow and Washington have handled most major issues at a higher level in recent years. 2
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Radio Liberty
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Трамп призвал Зеленского остановить конфликт на Украине
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RIA Novosti
Трамп заявил Зеленскому, что сожалеет о вовлечении США в конфликт на Украине
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
"Ваши проблемы начинаются сейчас". Трамп отчитал Зеленского на встрече в Вашингтоне
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20:37⇢Trump Orders Zelensky to Compromise
⌨Russian newspapers extensively cover Trump's meeting with Zelensky, reporting Trump told the Ukrainian leader compromises with Russia are necessary (Kommersant, Lenta, NTV, RBC, RIA, TASS, Vesti). Multiple sources quote Trump warning Zelensky about "playing with World War III." In diplomatic news, US approves Alexander Darchiev as new Russian ambassador, though Moscow Times notes his likely limited influence. Putin extends maternity capital program until 2030 (Rossiyskaya Gazeta).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Трамп накричал на Зеленского во время встречи
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Lenta.ru
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London and Brussels must play “a full part” in providing security guarantees for Kiev, the UK prime minister has said
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The Moscow Times (English)
"You’re either going to make a deal or we're out," a furious Trump told Zelensky. 3
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RIA Novosti
"Ваши проблемы начинаются сейчас". Трамп жестко отчитал Зеленского на встрече в Вашингтоне
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RIA Novosti
"Берем ВСУ в клещи". Что началось в самой горячей точке Курской области
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RIA Novosti
Зеленский покинул Белый дом после перепалки с Трампом
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The US president has for weeks demanded that Kiev grant access to its natural resources so Washington can recoup the aid provided to Ukraine
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21:43⇢Zelensky Storms Out of White House
⌨Russian newspapers report on a dramatic confrontation between Trump and Zelensky at the White House, ending with Zelensky's early departure (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Lenta, Moscow Times, NTV, RBC, RIA, TASS). Trump demanded Ukraine pursue peace negotiations, threatening to withdraw US support (TASS, Vesti). RT specifically mentions Trump's demands for access to Ukrainian minerals in exchange for continued aid.
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RIA Novosti
"Берем ВСУ в клещи". Что началось в самой горячей точке Курской области
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The US president has for weeks demanded that Kiev grant access to its natural resources so Washington can recoup the aid provided to Ukraine
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The Moscow Times
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Фильм «Мадам Паутина» от Marvel получил «Золотую малину» как худший фильм года
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Коц: Зеленский сам превратил встречу с Трампом в собственную публичную порку
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The Moscow Times (English)
"How Trump and Vance held back from hitting that scumbag is a miracle of restraint," said Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. 1
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23:37⇢Zelensky Flees Resource Deal Collapse
⌨Russian newspapers extensively cover a contentious meeting between Trump and Zelensky at the White House, which ended with Zelensky's early departure (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Lenta, Moscow Times, RBC, RT, TASS, Vesti). Sources report the collapse of a planned natural resources agreement between US and Ukraine (Moscow Times, RT, TASS, Vesti). Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson characterized Trump's behavior as showing "restraint" against Zelensky (Moscow Times English).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
ФСБ предотвратила теракт против митрополита Тихона
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Трамп поругался с Зеленским во время пресс-конференции в Белом доме
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