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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 28.08.2025.
It displays 184 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
28.08.2025 ⇢ The day of Kyiv strikes and Kupyansk encirclement
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The day's editorial coverage centered on intensified mutual military actions. Russian media prominently featured large-scale missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, with non-state outlets noting mounting civilian casualties and damage to an EU mission. Concurrently, reports indicated persistent Ukrainian drone attacks across Russian territory, resulting in infrastructure damage and the injury of a VGTRK operator. Militarily, sources highlighted the successful destruction of a Ukrainian warship by a Russian naval drone and the advancement of Russian troops towards encircling Kupyansk. The Druzhba oil pipeline remained a significant focus, with earlier reports confirming its resumed supply to Europe and later discussions about the EU's call for its protection following Ukrainian strikes. Diplomatic commentary emerged from the White House, suggesting Russia and Ukraine are not yet ready for peace talks.
28.08.2025
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00:05⇢Sanctions and War Spending
⌨Russian media highlights significant financial dimensions of the ongoing conflict, reporting record daily war spending (The Moscow Times) and domestic tax impacts on the civil sector (Svoboda.org). Concurrently, coverage focuses on the evolving sanctions environment, including EU plans for secondary sanctions (RBC.ru), Hungary's legal challenge to the EU over Russian asset transfers to Ukraine (RIA Novosti), and assessments of the EU's diminishing sanctions potential (Vesti). The resumption of Druzhba oil supplies to Hungary (Interfax.ru) also features prominently.
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RIA Novosti
Вэнс сравнил Украину при Байдене с денежной ямой
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Olga Stefanishina will replace Oksana Markarova, who was accused of meddling in American elections
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04:56⇢Germany's Nord Stream Accusations Against Ukraine
⌨Russian media continues to cover domestic economic issues, with the government noting a near halt in growth (The Moscow Times) and plans to lower the key interest rate (Komsomolskaya Pravda). The international dimension of the Ukraine conflict then takes prominence, highlighted by Germany issuing arrest warrants for six Ukrainian citizens in connection with the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage (Lenta.ru). Further reports include US Senator Vance likening Ukraine to a "money pit" (RIA Novosti) and over half of Germans reportedly believing Kyiv should cede territories (Vesti), alongside reports of UAV attacks in Volgograd (Interfax.ru, NTV.ru).
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Prime Minister Modi has called on Indians to buy more domestically-made products
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RIA Novosti
В Ростовской области после атаки БПЛА из частных домов эвакуировали почти 100 человек
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RIA Novosti
В Волгоградской области приостановили движение поездов после падения БПЛА
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RIA Novosti
В Волгоградской области после падения БПЛА приостановили движение поездов
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RIA Novosti
ПВО уничтожила за ночь 102 украинских беспилотника
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RIA Novosti
ПВО сбила за ночь 102 украинских беспилотника
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08:14⇢Waves of Drones Over Russia
⌨Russian media focuses on widespread Ukrainian drone attacks across Russian territory, with air defense forces reporting over 100 drones destroyed overnight (Izvestia, RIA Novosti). An oil refinery was filmed ablaze after a strike (Lenta.ru), and a locomotive depot caught fire from drone debris in Volgograd (Interfax.ru), with another attack repelled in Rostov (NTV.ru). Domestic economic discussions persist, as banks tighten conditions for premium clients (RBC.ru).
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные нанесли удары по командным пунктам ВСУ в Киеве
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10:26⇢Kyiv Under Missile Attack
⌨Russian media prominently features recent missile strikes on Kyiv, with state-aligned outlets reporting attacks on Ukrainian command posts (Lenta.ru, RIA Novosti). The Moscow Times adds that these strikes hit residential buildings, causing 10 deaths. Simultaneously, Russian air defense forces report downing 102 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory overnight (NTV.ru, Izvestia, Interfax.ru). Economic discussions continue regarding anticipated central bank interest rate cuts (TASS, Komsomolskaya Pravda).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Гражданин России Джон Дуган: Я вывез архив Эпштейна из США, там 700 видео
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The sentiment stems from concerns that any deployment could put the military in harm’s way, the report says
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The Moscow Times (English)
Volodymyr Zelensky said the air assault showed Moscow’s disregard for ongoing peace negotiations and called for tougher sanctions. 2
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The Moscow Times (English)
Volodymyr Zelensky said the air assault showed Moscow’s disregard for ongoing peace negotiations and called for tougher sanctions. 2
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The Moscow Times (English)
Volodymyr Zelensky said the air assault showed Moscow’s disregard for ongoing peace negotiations and called for tougher sanctions. 2
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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12:19⇢Kyiv Under Barrage of Strikes
⌨Russian media highlights intensified military activity, reporting large-scale Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, especially Kyiv, with independent sources noting 12-14 casualties (Lenta.ru, The Moscow Times, RIA Novosti). Ukrainian drone attacks persist on Russian territory, causing an oil refinery fire in Kuban (NTV.ru, Izvestia). The Druzhba oil pipeline has also resumed supplies to Hungary and Slovakia (Interfax.ru, RBC.ru).
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RIA Novosti
ВС России нанесли групповой удар по украинским авиабазам и предприятиям ВПК
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные нанесли групповой удар по украинским авиабазам и предприятиям ВПК
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The funds should be used as bargaining power in talks over Ukraine, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said
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The Moscow Times (English)
Volodymyr Zelensky said the air assault showed Moscow’s disregard for ongoing peace negotiations and called for tougher sanctions. 2
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The Moscow Times (English)
Volodymyr Zelensky said the air assault showed Moscow’s disregard for ongoing peace negotiations and called for tougher sanctions. 2
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13:48⇢Kyiv's Night of Strikes
⌨Russian media continues to focus on intensified military actions, with extensive reporting on a massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv, resulting in casualties and damage to an EU mission (Lenta.ru, The Moscow Times, Svoboda.org). The Kremlin commented on the Kyiv strike, with Peskov stating no air truce was reached (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS). Concurrently, Ukrainian drone attacks persist over Russian territory, with air defense forces downing over 100 drones (Izvestia). Separately, big business seeks government compensation for drone defense costs (The Moscow Times).
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RIA Novosti
Путин встретился с губернатором Саратовской области Бусаргиным
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RIA Novosti
Путин обсудил с главой Саратовской области меры поддержки участников СВО
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RIA Novosti
"Никто вас не заставляет". Союзник России отбил нападки Запада
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RIA Novosti
"Никто вас не заставляет". Союзник России сильно удивил Вашингтон
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Минпросвещения посоветовало изучать в школах песни SHAMAN, Газманова и Майданова
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Kiev has struck the Druzhba pipeline this month on several occasions
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Президент России на заседании правительства заслушал доклады о подготовке к 1 сентября, итогах туристического сезона и ситуации в промышленности
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15:15⇢Kyiv Under Continued Attack
⌨Russian media extensively reports on the ongoing conflict, highlighting significant Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, which Ukrainian command has characterized as "special" (Lenta.ru, The Moscow Times, Svoboda.org). Simultaneously, Ukrainian drone attacks persist, with air defenses downing over 100 drones over Russian territory (Izvestia). The Druzhba oil pipeline also remains a key issue, with the EU calling for protection after Ukrainian strikes and Russia confirming restored oil supplies to Europe (RBC.ru, RT).
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Arms factories and airfields were hit in the long-range operation, the MOD has said
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The Moscow Times (English)
Volodymyr Zelensky said the air assault showed Moscow’s disregard for ongoing peace negotiations and called for tougher sanctions. 2
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17:42⇢Kyiv's Deadly Strikes
⌨Russian media continues to prioritize the ongoing conflict, reporting significant Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, which killed 17 and damaged an EU mission (The Moscow Times (English), RT, Svoboda.org). Concurrently, Ukrainian drone attacks persist over Russian territory, with 102 drones downed and a VGTRK operator killed by a mine near Kursk (Izvestia, TASS, Vesti). The Druzhba pipeline remains a focus, with the EU urging security and an AFU commander named for an attack (Kommersant, NTV.ru).
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The Moscow Times (English)
At least 18 people, including three children, were killed in the early morning missile and drone attack, which hit a residential area in the city. 2
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Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has rejected claims that Russian drones have flown over Germany
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The Moscow Times (English)
Feature The government is pulling out all the stops to make Max Russia's "super-app." But its technical flaws and privacy risks are hard to ignore. 7
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RIA Novosti
"Евротройка" запустила механизм восстановления санкций против Ирана
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RIA Novosti
Зеленский пригрозил ответить Венгрии на запрет въезда командиру ВСУ
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Russia has consistently said it would be opposed to the presence of NATO troops in the neighboring country under any pretext
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RIA Novosti
Зеленский пригрозил Венгрии ответом из-за санкций после удара по "Дружбе"
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Russia has consistently said it would be opposed to the presence of NATO troops in the neighboring country under any pretext
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RIA Novosti
Зеленский пригрозил Венгрии за запрет на въезд командующему ВСУ, ответственному за удар по "Дружбе"
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RIA Novosti
Российские войска продвинулись в районе Купянска, беря его в окружение
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The Defense Ministry in Moscow reported sinking the vessel earlier on Thursday
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19:35⇢Kupyansk Encirclement and Naval Strike
⌨Russian media continues to prioritize the ongoing conflict, reporting significant Russian military actions and claims. Headlines highlight Russian troops advancing and encircling Kupyansk (RIA Novosti), and show footage of a Ukrainian warship destroyed by a naval drone (NTV.ru, RT). Official statements reaffirm strikes target only military objects (TASS). Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone attacks persist over Russian territory, with 102 drones downed (Izvestia). Other news covers a state-backed social app (The Moscow Times (English)).
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RIA Novosti
Российские войска продвинулись в районе Купянска, беря город в окружение
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21:54⇢Kupyansk Advance and Kyiv Factory Hit
⌨Russian media continues to focus heavily on the conflict, with reports of Russian troops advancing to encircle Kupyansk (RIA Novosti) and a strike on a Turkish drone factory in Kyiv (Lenta.ru). Domestically, the Kremlin is reportedly spending half its tax revenue on the war (The Moscow Times). Internationally, the White House indicates Russia and Ukraine are not yet ready for peace talks (Kommersant). Separately, Russia's Permanent Mission views restored UN sanctions on Iran as an escalation step (Izvestia).
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RIA Novosti
Российские войска продвинулись в районе Купянска и берут город в окружение
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
В Киеве родственники военных ВСУ вышли на акцию протеста из-за издевательств в бригадах
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