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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 06.01.2025.
It displays 180 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
06.01.2025 ⇢ The Day Kurakhovo Fell
⌨Russian state media announced capturing Kurakhovo in eastern Ukraine, describing it as pushing the front 40km from Donetsk. Morning coverage focused on Zelensky's interview statements about nuclear weapons and peace negotiations, with official responses from Medvedev and Zakharova dominating early coverage.
By midday, attention shifted to Ukrainian operations in Kursk region, with claims of repelling attacks and inflicting heavy losses. Reports emerged of drone strikes targeting Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, with eight drones allegedly intercepted.
Evening brought three major developments: Congress certifying Trump's electoral victory, Trudeau announcing resignation, and reports of a Russian tourist murdered in Georgia. The Azeri aircraft crash investigation continued generating tensions, with Aliyev directly blaming Russian representatives. Environmental services reported collecting 118,000 tons of oil-contaminated sand on Kuban's Black Sea coast, following recent spills.
By midday, attention shifted to Ukrainian operations in Kursk region, with claims of repelling attacks and inflicting heavy losses. Reports emerged of drone strikes targeting Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, with eight drones allegedly intercepted.
Evening brought three major developments: Congress certifying Trump's electoral victory, Trudeau announcing resignation, and reports of a Russian tourist murdered in Georgia. The Azeri aircraft crash investigation continued generating tensions, with Aliyev directly blaming Russian representatives. Environmental services reported collecting 118,000 tons of oil-contaminated sand on Kuban's Black Sea coast, following recent spills.
06.01.2025
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RIA Novosti
Силы ПВО за ночь уничтожили 12 украинских беспилотников
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Western security guarantors “didn’t give a f**k” about Kiev, according to the Ukrainian leader
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RIA Novosti
ВС России взяли под контроль Курахово
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07:06⇢Zelensky's Nuclear Comments Spark Storm
⌨Russian newspapers report extensively on Zelensky's interview (Gazeta, RT, Svoboda), with state media particularly focusing on his comments regarding nuclear weapons. Military reports claim downing 12 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions (Izvestia, Kommersant), and capture of Kurakhovo territory (RIA, TASS). In domestic news, authorities begin seizing billions in assets from former minister Abyzov following corruption conviction (Lenta).
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные взяли под контроль Курахово
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The Moscow Times (English)
The capture of Kurakhove would be a key advance after months of steady gains in the area. 1
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Защищавшая Курахово группировка ВСУ потеряла 80% личного состава
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09:06⇢Kurakhovo Falls
⌨Russian newspapers extensively report on the capture of Kurakhovo in eastern Ukraine (Moscow Times, RBC, RIA, NTV, Izvestia, Komsomolskaya Pravda). State media claims the defending Ukrainian force lost 80% of its personnel, involving 26 battalions and 15,000 troops (Vesti, Komsomolskaya Pravda). In environmental news, over 5,600 birds were rescued from oil pollution in Kuban (Interfax), while Syrian authorities demanded Kurdish fighters surrender their weapons (Kommersant).
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Western security guarantors “didn’t give a f**k” about Kiev, according to the Ukrainian leader
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ попытались атаковать Запорожскую АЭС и Энергодар беспилотниками
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The Ukrainian military has lost over 12,000 troops and up to 3,000 units of hardware in the failed defense of Kurakhovo, Moscow has said
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Глава ВЦИОМ Федоров: Наш народ не просто хочет победы, а приближает ее как может
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Защищавшая Курахово группировка ВСУ потеряла 80% личного состава
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10:49⇢Kurakhovo's Strategic Weight
⌨Russian newspapers extensively report on the capture of Kurakhovo, with new details emerging about its strategic significance. State media claims this gives control over vast territories (Gazeta) and reports heavy Ukrainian losses of 80% of personnel (Komsomolskaya Pravda). New developments include reports of Ukrainian drone attacks on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, with eight drones allegedly intercepted (Interfax, NTV, RIA). Medvedev responds to Zelensky's recent statements about Russian people with threatening rhetoric (Vesti, Lenta).
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The Moscow Times (English)
An overview of everything we know based on what military analysts and bloggers are saying. 4
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные пресекли попытку прорыва ВСУ в Курской области
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Military officials in Moscow have claimed Kiev deployed eight strike drones against the Zaporozhye NPP
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RIA Novosti
Что будет в зоне СВО после освобождения Курахово
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12:57⇢Kurakhovo Falls As Kursk Fights Back
⌨Russian newspapers extensively report on the capture of Kurakhovo in DPR (Gazeta, Izvestia, RIA), with Belousov praising troops' heroism. New developments include reports of a Ukrainian offensive near Kursk (Moscow Times, TASS) and claims of thwarted drone attacks on Zaporozhye nuclear plant (RT, Interfax). Minsk denies earlier reports of Lukashenko's apology to Zelensky (RBC), while controversy surrounds an aircraft incident between Baku and Grozny (Svoboda, Vesti).
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Foreign nationals have accounted for almost 67% of arrests for sexual offenses in the City of London
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RIA Novosti
Посольство России обвинило Украину в создании энергокризиса в Приднестровье
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The Ukrainian leader gave a masterclass in manipulation and showed his increasing desperation during his talk with the Russian-American podcaster
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Штурмовая рота Архангела Михаила продвигается на кураховском направлении
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RIA Novosti
Посольство России обвинило Украину в энергокризисе в Приднестровье
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RIA Novosti
Индонезия вступила в БРИКС
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15:53⇢Indonesia Steps Into BRICS
⌨Russian newspapers report on three distinct developments: Indonesia joining BRICS (RIA), Macron accusing Musk of interfering in German elections (Meduza), and Zelensky's interview with Lex Fridman generating controversy (RT, Moscow Times). State media focuses on military advances in Kurakhovo area (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Vesti), while discussions continue about Lukashenko's son's role in Ukraine negotiations (Lenta, RBC).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Эколог Жора Каваносян: мазут со дна близ Анапы может начать всплывать летом
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Штурмовая рота Архангела Михаила продвигается на кураховском направлении
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The past year has been a “turning point,” but the next 12 months will bring even more upheaval
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RIA Novosti
Похищенного в Грузии россиянина нашли мертвым
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18:33⇢Russian Tourist Killed in Georgia
⌨Russian newspapers extensively report on a Russian tourist found murdered in Georgia (Gazeta, Lenta, RIA). Several outlets cover Justin Trudeau's announced resignation (Meduza, RBC, Vesti), with Trump reportedly suggesting Canada join the US. The Foreign Ministry calls for international response to alleged Ukrainian attacks on nuclear facilities (MID, Izvestia, TASS), while environmental services report collecting 118,000 tons of oil-contaminated sand on Kuban's Black Sea coast (Interfax).
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RIA Novosti
Конгресс объявил Трампа победителем выборов президента США
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Рождественская служба в Храме Христа Спасителя пройдет в ночь на 7 января 2025
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RIA Novosti
Что будет в зоне СВО после освобождения Курахово
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The American president-elect and his ‘first buddy’ are forging an Archeofuturist path ahead
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21:13⇢Congress Seals Trump Victory
⌨Russian newspapers extensively report on Congress certifying Trump's election victory (Kommersant, Meduza, NTV, RBC). State media highlights Orthodox Christmas celebrations, with Putin attending service at St. George's Church in Moscow (TASS, Komsomolskaya Pravda). RT frames Trump's victory alongside Musk as a potential technological-traditional alliance, while Zakharova criticizes Macron's stance on X/Twitter (Izvestia, RT).
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The US and Canada would make “a great nation” together, the president-elect has said
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Democrats did not file any objections for the first time in decades
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Студент из Чада Людовик Бахонте рассказал, что российский климат лучше африканского
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The Russian leader has congratulated Christians in Russia and abroad
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RIA Novosti
Путин встретил Рождество в окружении семей участников СВО и волонтеров
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RIA Novosti
Что будет в зоне СВО после освобождения Курахово
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23:37⇢Christmas at Victory Hill
⌨Russian media extensively covers Putin's Orthodox Christmas celebrations, with detailed reports of his attendance at the Church of St. George on Poklonnaya Hill in Moscow (Gazeta, Interfax, RT, Komsomolskaya Pravda). State outlets emphasize the church's symbolic connection to WWII victory. New developments in military sphere include coverage of post-liberation plans for Kurakhovo (RIA), and state property transfer of Universal Beverage assets (TASS).