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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 09.01.2026.
It displays 132 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
09.01.2026 ⇢ The Oreshnik Retaliation Day
⌨On January 9, Russian editors unified around a narrative of calibrated escalation. The morning headlines focused on a massive infrastructure failure in Belgorod, leaving over half a million residents without power following Ukrainian strikes. However, by mid-morning, this was eclipsed by coordinated reporting on the launch of 'Oreshnik' hypersonic missiles at the Lviv region. State media explicitly framed the strike as a 'response of retribution' for a purported Ukrainian attack on President Putin’s residence.
By afternoon, editorial priorities shifted toward a diplomatic gesture from Washington, with headlines highlighting President Trump’s decision to release two Russian crew members from the seized tanker Marinera. While state outlets like TASS emphasized the technical 'unstoppability' of the Oreshnik, independent sources such as Meduza and The Moscow Times focused on the humanitarian fallout, reporting on the evacuation of Kyiv and emergency UN Security Council requests. The evening concluded with reports of further U.S. tanker seizures in the Caribbean, reinforcing a theme of global maritime friction.
By afternoon, editorial priorities shifted toward a diplomatic gesture from Washington, with headlines highlighting President Trump’s decision to release two Russian crew members from the seized tanker Marinera. While state outlets like TASS emphasized the technical 'unstoppability' of the Oreshnik, independent sources such as Meduza and The Moscow Times focused on the humanitarian fallout, reporting on the evacuation of Kyiv and emergency UN Security Council requests. The evening concluded with reports of further U.S. tanker seizures in the Caribbean, reinforcing a theme of global maritime friction.
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00:08 (21:08)⇢Cuba Hangs by a Thread
⌨Russian media outlets are highlighting President Trump's increasingly assertive rhetoric across several global theaters. State-aligned newspapers focus on his warning that Cuba 'hangs by a thread' (TASS, RIA Novosti, NTV.ru, Komsomolskaya Pravda), while also reporting on his threats against Iran (Vesti, RT) and his pursuit of new nuclear terms with Russia (Interfax.ru). Liberal and independent sources contrast this with his dismissal of international law (Meduza) and Russia's internal internet censorship issues (The Moscow Times).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Le Monde: захват танкера под флагом РФ – последствие нападения США на Венесуэлу
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Venezuela was targeted because it sells oil to Washington’s arch-rival, the veteran journalist has claimed
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Someone really should explain to Mike Pompeo how peace deals actually work
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RIA Novosti
Американские конгрессмены планируют обсудить с депутатами Госдумы торговлю и укрепление связей с Россией
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03:50 (00:50)⇢The Oreshnik Shadow Over Lviv
⌨Russian editors are prioritizing reports of a suspected 'Oreshnik' ballistic missile strike in western Ukraine (RT, Lenta.ru). This escalation coincides with intensifying coverage of President Trump's global assertiveness, including threats against Iran following mass protests (Vesti, RBC.ru) and territorial interest in Greenland (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Simultaneously, state media highlights Ukrainian strikes on Russian infrastructure in Belgorod and Orel (Interfax.ru, TASS).
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Unconfirmed reports claim that Russia hit a target in Lviv region with its newest ballistic weapon
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An estimated 100,000 people have fled the city since late December
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RIA Novosti
"Зеленский не главный". В США раскрыли, кто захватил власть в Киеве
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Interfax
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Around 2,000 apartment blocks currently have no heating, Vyacheslav Gladkov said
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Around 2,000 apartment blocks in Belgorod region currently have no heating, Vyacheslav Gladkov said
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If passed, the legislation would authorize the president to impose 500% tariffs on Moscow’s trading partners
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RIA Novosti
"Террористы не жалели никого". Как спецназ разгромил банду Радуева
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08:22 (05:22)⇢Darkness Falls Over Belgorod
⌨Russian editors are prioritizing the severe infrastructure failure in Belgorod, where Ukrainian shelling has left over half a million residents without power and heating (Interfax.ru, TASS, Kommersant). Simultaneously, state and pro-government outlets are scrutinizing President Trump's dual-track Russia policy, highlighting his support for high-tariff sanctions while noting potential shifts in his stance on military aid to Ukraine (RT, Vesti, RBC.ru, Komsomolskaya Pravda).
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RIA Novosti
ВС России ударили "Орешником" по украинским критическим объектам
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Interfax
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RIA Novosti
ВС России ударили "Орешником" по украинским критическим объектам в ответ на атаку на резиденцию Путина
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
ВС РФ в ответ на атаку на резиденцию Путина нанесли удар «Орешником» по Украине
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RIA Novosti
"Террористы не жалели никого". Как спецназ разгромил банду Радуева
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Radio Liberty
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Войтоловский: попытка повторить опыт с Мадуро на Кубе выйдет Трампу боком
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Минобороны: ВС РФ ударили «Орешником» в ответ на атаку на резиденцию Путина
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Минобороны: ВС РФ ударили «Орешником» в ответ на атаку на резиденцию Путина
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10:03 (07:03)⇢Oreshnik Retaliation for the Residence Attack
⌨Russian state and pro-government outlets have unified around a narrative of calibrated retaliation, reporting that the Ministry of Defense launched 'Oreshnik' ballistic missiles at targets in western Ukraine, specifically the Lviv region (NTV.ru, Vesti, RBC.ru, TASS, Lenta.ru, Meduza). Editors are explicitly framing this strike as a direct response to a Ukrainian attack on President Putin’s residence (Interfax.ru, Komsomolskaya Pravda). Meanwhile, the massive power outage in Belgorod remains a secondary focus (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Kommersant).
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Kommersant
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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India’s presidency can help it become a bridge to the developed country group, the French president has said
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A number of critical facilities were hit during the overnight strike, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said
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The Moscow Times (English)
Ukrainian authorities said an "infrastructure facility" had been struck near the western city of Lviv by a ballistic missile traveling at hypersonic speed... 3
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The Moscow Times
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13:01 (10:01)⇢Marinera Captives Set Free
⌨Russian editors are pivoting to President Trump’s decision to release two Russian crew members from the seized tanker Marinera, a move welcomed by the Foreign Ministry (Vesti, Interfax.ru, TASS, RBC.ru, Kommersant, Lenta.ru, Meduza, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Simultaneously, state media continues to justify the Oreshnik hypersonic missile strike on Ukraine as a specific retaliation for an alleged attack on President Putin’s residence (RT, NTV.ru, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Svoboda.org, The Moscow Times).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Баранец объяснил отсутствие боевой части у «Орешника» при ударе по Украине
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The Moscow Times
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The US president has said Washington and Caracas are working well together, but he will keep American ships in the region
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Western Europe’s Paris summit was essentially the politics of wishful thinking
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The Moscow Times (English)
Four people were killed in the capital in a massive attack that also saw Moscow fire its feared Oreshnik ballistic missile at western Ukraine. 3
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16:15 (13:15)⇢The Unstoppable Oreshnik Descent
⌨Russian editors are now detailing the 'Oreshnik' ballistic missile strike on Lviv, framing it as a calibrated response to a previous attack on President Putin's residence (Komsomolskaya Pravda, NTV.ru, Meduza). While state media highlights Western lack of air defenses against this weapon (TASS, Lenta.ru), independent outlets report on the resulting calls for an emergency UN Security Council meeting and the civilian evacuation of Kyiv (Meduza, The Moscow Times).
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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The Moscow Times
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In his first public commentary since being dismissed, Peter Mandelson ridiculed his region’s lackluster leadership
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Science: на одном из рисунков Леонардо да Винчи обнаружена его ДНК
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Half of the apartment buildings in the Ukrainian capital have been left without heating, Vitaly Klitschko has said
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Баранец объяснил отсутствие боевой части у «Орешника» при ударе по Украине
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20:05 (17:05)⇢Oreshnik Warning Shadow Falls Westward
⌨Russian editors are now framing the 'Oreshnik' missile strike on western Ukraine as a strategic warning specifically directed at Europe and the United States (NTV.ru, Lenta.ru). While state-aligned media focus on the lack of a warhead as a calculated signal (Komsomolskaya Pravda), independent and international outlets emphasize the resulting humanitarian crisis in Kyiv, reporting on civilian evacuations and heating failures (RT, The Moscow Times).
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The Moscow Times (English)
Four people were killed in the capital in a massive attack that also saw Moscow fire its feared Oreshnik ballistic missile at western Ukraine. 3
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The Moscow Times (English)
News Analysis Analysts said the Oreshnik strike aims to intimidate Kyiv's allies and signals Putin's displeasure at foreign policy setbacks including in Venezuela. 3
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The American military has captured a fifth tanker amid its Venezuela blockade
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The Italian prime minister has suggested appointing a European Union special envoy for Ukraine
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23:32 (20:32)⇢The Oreshnik Glow Over Kyiv
⌨Russian editors are emphasizing the devastating impact of the 'Oreshnik' missile strike, reporting that the glow was visible from 100 kilometers (NTV.ru) and has left Kyiv without electricity or heat (Lenta.ru). While state-aligned media focus on military technicalities (Komsomolskaya Pravda), independent outlets highlight the humanitarian crisis (Lenta.ru, The Moscow Times) and the disproportionate casualty rates among rural soldiers (Svoboda.org).
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