RIA Novosti
При ракетной атаке ВСУ на Белгород погибли два человека, 16 получили ранения
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 31.08.2026.
It displays 39 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
31.08.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Yekaterinburg Drone Strike
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The day was dominated by a Ukrainian drone attack on Yekaterinburg, a city 1,700 km from the border. State-aligned outlets (Interfax, RIA Novosti) reported hits on a logistics center and residential buildings, while independent media (Meduza, The Moscow Times) highlighted the strike's reach. The attack followed a pattern of deep strikes, with Belgorod also hit earlier. Diplomatic threads included Putin's arrival in Kyrgyzstan for the SCO summit, where Indian PM Modi urged an end to hostilities, and a rare meeting between Russian and US finance ministers at the G20 to discuss a peace plan. Meanwhile, The Economist reported Putin's fear for his life and plans for further mobilization, a story picked up by independent outlets.
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КСИР заявил об уничтожении стоянок истребителей на американских базах в Иордании
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Украинских офицеров уничтожили при попытке бегства из Волчанского котла
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Tehran fired a volley of missiles at American military installations in Jordan after an attack on Larak Island
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08:45⇢Belgorod Under Fire
⌨Russian media are focused on the aftermath of Ukrainian strikes on Belgorod, with state-aligned outlets (RIA Novosti, RT) reporting on the attack and casualties, while independent media (Meduza, The Moscow Times) highlight the damage to infrastructure. Additionally, there is coverage of the dropped murder charges against billionaire Ilya Traber, with Lenta.ru and Meduza reporting on the case.
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В Свердловской области БПЛА атаковали жилые дома и территорию склада
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Tehran fired a volley of missiles at American military installations in Jordan after an attack on Larak Island
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The Moscow Times (English)
The online retailer Ozon said one of its warehouses was struck and that some of its employees were injured.
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RT explores the reasons why people in the island nation chose to keep the European Union at arm’s length
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The Moscow Times (English)
Local authorities said at least four people were injured during the drone barrage while several residential buildings were damaged.
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RIA Novosti
Европа ориентировала Украину на увеличение интенсивности атак на Россию, узнала СВР
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The leaders of Russia, China and India have gathered in Bishkek for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit
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RIA Novosti
Конфликт на Украине и война с Ираном — цугцванг или начало конца
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The Moscow Times (English)
The Russian president will also hold a series of bilateral talks with the leaders of China, India and other nations during the two-day trip.
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16:45⇢Putin's Fear and the Drone's Reach
⌨Russian media are dominated by reports of a Ukrainian drone attack on Yekaterinburg, with Interfax noting hits on a logistics center, while state-aligned outlets (RIA Novosti, Lenta.ru) focus on military statements about the Donbas front. Independent media (Meduza, The Moscow Times) highlight a The Economist report claiming Putin fears for his life and plans further mobilization. The SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan, where Putin is meeting with leaders, is also covered by The Moscow Times.
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