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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 28.05.2026.
It displays 102 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
28.05.2026 ⇢ The Day of Putin's Kazakh Embrace and the US-Iran Ceasefire
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The day was dominated by Putin's state visit to Kazakhstan, with state-aligned outlets (TASS, NTV, Kommersant) covering the ceremonial reception, tree-planting, and signing of a nuclear power plant agreement. Tokayev praised Putin's leadership, and a joint statement on friendship was adopted. Meanwhile, the US-Iran conflict escalated overnight with new US strikes and an Iranian attack on a US base, but by afternoon, Axios and TASS reported a 60-day ceasefire deal. Independent sources (Meduza, The Moscow Times) highlighted drone attacks on Russian-linked tankers in the Black Sea, a NATO simulation predicting Russian defeat in the Baltics, and France's nuclear umbrella over Norway. Domestically, Russia banned Armenian vegetable imports amid Yerevan's EU pivot, and a top tank factory manager was arrested for embezzlement.
28.05.2026
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RIA Novosti
Путин проведет переговоры с Токаевым и примет участие в форуме ЕАЭС
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Interfax
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The president implied the US would attack the Gulf state if it sought to control the Strait of Hormuz
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Ali Bagheri told RT that Tehran rejected what he called the American “peace through force” approach
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05:18⇢Iran Under New US Strikes
⌨New US strikes on Iran dominate state-aligned outlets (Interfax, RT), while independent and pro-government sources diverge on Ukraine: Lenta.ru reports a Ukrainian strike on a Luhansk college without child casualties, Meduza covers a Russian strike on a Kherson playground killing a civilian. Putin's Kazakhstan visit and EAEU forum continue (RIA Novosti).
05:18⇢Iran Under New US Strikes
⌨New US strikes on Iran dominate state-aligned outlets (Interfax, RT), while independent and pro-government sources diverge on Ukraine: Lenta.ru reports a Ukrainian strike on a Luhansk college without child casualties, Meduza covers a Russian strike on a Kherson playground killing a civilian. Putin's Kazakhstan visit and EAEU forum continue (RIA Novosti).
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Kommersant
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06:09
RIA Novosti
Посетившая Россию японская делегация поднимала вопросы защиты интересов бизнеса
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06:43
RIA Novosti
Расчеты "Кракена"* сбежали с передовой в Харьковской области
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Военкор «КП» случайно нашел в Сети короткие заметки насильно-мобилизованного гражданина Украины, написанные с истинным «швейковским» юмором и цинизмом. По-русски.
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Ali Bagheri told RT that Tehran rejects what he called America’s “peace through force” approach
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RIA Novosti
Тактика "тысячи порезов". Что происходит в зоне СВО
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09:40
09:41⇢Tehran Strikes US Base
⌨Iran's attack on a US airbase dominates state-aligned outlets (Interfax, RT), while independent and pro-government sources diverge on Ukraine: Meduza reports intensified Ukrainian strikes deep into Russia, Lenta.ru covers Kallas's condition for talks, and TASS quotes Shoigu saying Kyiv fears peace. France's nuclear umbrella over Norway is highlighted by The Moscow Times.
09:41⇢Tehran Strikes US Base
⌨Iran's attack on a US airbase dominates state-aligned outlets (Interfax, RT), while independent and pro-government sources diverge on Ukraine: Meduza reports intensified Ukrainian strikes deep into Russia, Lenta.ru covers Kallas's condition for talks, and TASS quotes Shoigu saying Kyiv fears peace. France's nuclear umbrella over Norway is highlighted by The Moscow Times.
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RIA Novosti
Путин оценил отношения России с Казахстаном
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RIA Novosti
Тактика "тысячи порезов". Что происходит в зоне СВО
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The Moscow Times (English)
The Russian delegation includes more than 30 high-ranking officials, among them several cabinet members and the head of Rosatom. 1
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12:51⇢Putin's Kazakh Embrace
⌨The dominant editorial focus is on Putin's visit to Kazakhstan, with multiple outlets covering the signing of a nuclear power plant agreement and Tokayev's praise for Putin's leadership. Meanwhile, state-aligned and independent sources diverge on Ukraine: TASS reports Russian control over Novovasylivka, while The Moscow Times highlights a NATO simulation predicting Russian defeat in the Baltics due to drones.
12:51⇢Putin's Kazakh Embrace
⌨The dominant editorial focus is on Putin's visit to Kazakhstan, with multiple outlets covering the signing of a nuclear power plant agreement and Tokayev's praise for Putin's leadership. Meanwhile, state-aligned and independent sources diverge on Ukraine: TASS reports Russian control over Novovasylivka, while The Moscow Times highlights a NATO simulation predicting Russian defeat in the Baltics due to drones.
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Drones and missiles were intercepted over Kuwait on Thursday, the kingdom’s authorities said
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The Moscow Times (English)
Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met for high-level talks on the second day of the Russian leader’s visit to Astana. 2
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Kommersant
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Kommersant
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Western news outlets ignore Ukraine’s attacks on civilians, Andrey Kelin has said
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RIA Novosti
"Умирает прямо на глазах": с какой угрозой столкнулись российские дети
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The Moscow Times
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Russia has denounced Berlin’s militarization campaign as a ploy to distract the public from internal problems
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16:31⇢Putin's Kazakh Oak and NATO's Baltic Drone War
⌨The media focus on Putin's Kazakhstan visit continues, with NTV covering the tree-planting ceremony and The Moscow Times English reporting the nuclear power plant agreement. Meanwhile, state-aligned outlets (Lenta.ru, TASS) respond to EU's Kallas on Ukraine talks, while independent The Moscow Times highlights a NATO simulation predicting Russian defeat in the Baltics.
16:31⇢Putin's Kazakh Oak and NATO's Baltic Drone War
⌨The media focus on Putin's Kazakhstan visit continues, with NTV covering the tree-planting ceremony and The Moscow Times English reporting the nuclear power plant agreement. Meanwhile, state-aligned outlets (Lenta.ru, TASS) respond to EU's Kallas on Ukraine talks, while independent The Moscow Times highlights a NATO simulation predicting Russian defeat in the Baltics.
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RIA Novosti
Атом, тигры и новый миропорядок: о чем договорились Путин и Токаев в Астане
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Anna Paulina Luna slammed the Ukrainian leader over a request for more air defense missiles
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RIA Novosti
Путин рассказал о конкурентном преимуществе России в развитии ИИ
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The Moscow Times
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Kommersant
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Moscow is waiting for the EU to choose a lead negotiator for renewed dialogue
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RIA Novosti
Путин рассказал о конкурентных преимуществах России в развитии ИИ
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RIA Novosti
"Умирает прямо на глазах": с какой угрозой столкнулись российские дети
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19:53⇢Russia Strikes Armenia's Economy
⌨State-aligned outlets (Lenta.ru, RIA Novosti) highlight Russia's economic pressure on Armenia over EU ties and a threat to children's health, while independent sources (Meduza, The Moscow Times) report drone attacks on tankers in the Black Sea and a US-Iran ceasefire deal. Putin's Kazakhstan visit continues to receive coverage across outlets.
19:53⇢Russia Strikes Armenia's Economy
⌨State-aligned outlets (Lenta.ru, RIA Novosti) highlight Russia's economic pressure on Armenia over EU ties and a threat to children's health, while independent sources (Meduza, The Moscow Times) report drone attacks on tankers in the Black Sea and a US-Iran ceasefire deal. Putin's Kazakhstan visit continues to receive coverage across outlets.
20:21
The Moscow Times (English)
The father of the world’s richest man hopes to open a Musk Institute and Tesla factory — and resettle Afrikaner “refugees” — in the regions. 7
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West Jerusalem has denounced the move as a “blood libel” and severed ties with UN chief Antonio Guterres
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Германист Котов перечислил имена политиков, которые могут сменить канцлера Мерца
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Путин и Токаев подписали заявление о семи основах дружбы России и Казахстана
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