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30.04.2026

The Day Melikov Washed Out

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 30.04.2026.

It displays 99 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

30.04.2026The Day Melikov Washed Out

The day was defined by the dismissal of Dagestan's head Sergey Melikov after severe flooding, with Putin announcing his replacement by Fedor Shchukin. State-aligned outlets framed the exit as a planned transition, while independent Meduza linked it to the floods. Meanwhile, the Kremlin stated that Ukraine's consent for a Victory Day ceasefire was unnecessary, with Putin as the sole decision-maker. Ukrainian drone attacks continued, hitting Perm and Tuapse, coinciding with a Putin-Trump phone call where both claimed Ukraine was defeated. Oil prices surged above $126 per barrel. In the evening, Russia launched its first Soyuz-5 rocket after years of delays.

30.04.2026
03:43
RIA Novosti

Армия США запросила гиперзвуковое оружие для возможных ударов по Ирану, пишет Bloomberg

03:43
05:43
06:43
RIA Novosti

Бойцы "Востока" уничтожили пункты управления дронами ВСУ в Запорожской области

06:43
06:43
07:43
RIA Novosti

ЕС хочет предложить Киеву урезанную интеграцию вместо присоединения, пишет Politico

07:43
09:21
RIA Novosti

В Магаданской области обрушился рудник, под завалами могут находиться люди

09:21
10:21
RIA Novosti

Президент Республики Конго назвал переговоры с Путиным плодотворными

10:21
11:02

11:05Drones Over Perm, Putin and Trump on the Line

The newspapers report on a massive Ukrainian drone attack on Russia, with Perm and Tuapse hit, coinciding with a Putin-Trump phone call where both said Ukraine is defeated. State-aligned outlets highlight the call and drone defense, while independent sources note the scale of strikes and oil facility damage.
11:30
11:43
12:43
RIA Novosti

ВС России нанесли новый удар по системе укреплений ВСУ в Сумской области

12:43
12:57
RIA Novosti

ВС России освободили населенный пункт, входящий в единую систему укреплений ВСУ в Сумской области

12:57

13:47Victory Day Ceasefire Stalemate

The newspapers report on the Kremlin's stance on a Victory Day ceasefire, with state-aligned outlets (TASS, RIA Novosti) framing Putin as the decision-maker, while independent Meduza quotes Zelensky rejecting a short truce. Meanwhile, Russian forces continue advances in Sumy and Donetsk (RIA Novosti, NTV).
14:33
14:53
15:00
RIA Novosti

Реакции Киева для перемирия не нужно, это решение Путина, заявил Песков

15:00
16:41

16:43Intimidation Acts Detained

The newspapers report on the arrest of two suspects for 'intimidation acts' against Roskomnadzor leadership (Interfax, TASS), while state-aligned outlets highlight Peskov stating that Ukraine's reaction to a ceasefire is unnecessary—only Putin's decision matters (RIA Novosti). Independent Meduza publishes a piece on unprecedented public discontent with Putin. Kommersant reports Putin's call for a bridge to Sakhalin.
16:48
17:01
17:34
RIA Novosti

Генсек ООН предупредил об угрозе массового голода из-за конфликта на Ближнем Востоке

17:34
17:40
17:54
RIA Novosti

Глава Дагестана Меликов покидает свой пост

17:54
18:01
RIA Novosti

Глава Дагестана Меликов ушел в отставку

18:01
18:07

18:22Melikov Vacates the Dagestan Seat

The newspapers report on the resignation of Sergey Melikov, the head of Dagestan (Interfax, RIA Novosti, Meduza, Kommersant, Lenta.ru, TASS). Outlets labeled state_or_state_aligned frame the exit as a planned transition (TASS, RIA Novosti), while independent_or_exile Meduza links the dismissal to recent severe flooding. Concurrently, commercial_mainstream editors focus on conditions for a potential May 9 ceasefire (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
18:27
RIA Novosti

Будет хуже. Лидеры Евросоюза обратились к России

18:27
18:55
19:54
20:00
20:07
21:00
21:06

21:15Melikov Washed Out

The newspapers report on the dismissal of Dagestan's head Sergey Melikov after severe flooding, with Putin backing a successor (Kommersant, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Interfax). Meanwhile, Meduza highlights unprecedented public discontent with Putin, and RT covers a scandal around Zelensky's inner circle profiting from drone supplies.
21:43
21:53
RIA Novosti

В освобожденных населенных пунктах в ДНР обнаружили останки 74 мирных жителей

21:53