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12.03.2025Day Flag Rose Over Sudzha While Ceasefire Diplomacy Accelerated

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 12.03.2025.

It displays 195 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

12.03.2025Day Flag Rose Over Sudzha While Ceasefire Diplomacy Accelerated
Russian media triumphantly reported the capture of Sudzha in Kursk region, featuring multiple stories of Russian forces raising their flag over the city administration building. This victory followed the previous day's reports of the "pipeline operation" where Russian forces allegedly infiltrated through an inactive gas pipeline.

By midday, diplomatic developments intensified around a proposed 30-day ceasefire. Kremlin spokesman Peskov urged caution, saying Russia awaited details from the US proposal. Simultaneously, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov warned against "dangerous compromises."

Trump announced sending representatives to Russia to discuss peace, stating he wouldn't pressure Moscow financially. The Kremlin expressed hope for a Putin-Trump meeting in April-May.

By evening, Putin appeared in military uniform at the Kursk command post, ordering troops to quickly defeat Ukrainian forces and proposing a security zone along the border. Russian sources claimed Ukrainian forces were now encircled in the region.
12.03.2025
03:24

03:26Ukraine Accepts 30-Day Ceasefire As Trump Prepares Putin Call

Russian media extensively covers Ukraine's agreement to a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire (Interfax, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Lenta, NTV, RIA Novosti). Trump plans to discuss this ceasefire with Putin in an upcoming phone call (NTV, RT). Reports suggest Trump believes Russia is "easier to deal with" than Ukraine (RT). French President Macron has supported the ceasefire proposal (Vesti). Meanwhile, fighting continues in the Kursk region, with Russian sources claiming control of 16 settlements (Rossiyskaya Gazeta) and reporting Ukrainian shelling of civilian targets (TASS).
04:22
RIA Novosti

Трамп поставил Зеленского на место, заявили в Белом доме

04:22
06:09
06:10
RIA Novosti

У Украины был шанс сохранить границы 1991 года, заявил Лавров

06:10
06:17
RIA Novosti

"Зажали со всех сторон". Как штурмовали плацдарм ВСУ под Суджей

06:17

06:42Intelligence Chiefs Agree to Reduce US-Russia Tensions

Russian media extensively reports on a potential diplomatic breakthrough, with the heads of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) and CIA agreeing to reduce US-Russia confrontation (Kommersant, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Ukraine has reportedly accepted a 30-day ceasefire proposal from the US following negotiations in Jeddah (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Lenta, Interfax). However, Russia's Federation Council opposes the ceasefire on American terms (Moscow Times). Foreign Minister Lavrov claims the US has expressed desire for normalized relations with Russia (TASS, Vesti), while military operations continue in Ukraine's Sudzha bridgehead (RIA Novosti). A court has delivered a verdict in Mikhail Saakashvili's case (RBC).
07:18
07:53
RIA Novosti

Путин сдержал обещание. ЕС переходит в режим выживания

07:53
08:16
08:30
RIA Novosti

Российские войска подняли флаг над центром Суджи

08:30
08:37
08:37
RIA Novosti

Российские военные подняли флаг над центром Суджи

08:37

08:40Russian Flag Raised in Sudzha Center

Russian media reports extensively on military developments in Sudzha, with Russian forces raising their flag in the city center (Kommersant, RIA Novosti, TASS). Simultaneously, diplomatic discussions about a potential ceasefire continue, with the US hoping for Russia's agreement to a temporary truce (NTV). Foreign Minister Lavrov is prominently featured discussing US-Russia relations and warning against "dangerous compromises" regarding Ukraine (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Lenta, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). In separate news, prosecutors have demanded the detention of the head of Republika Srpska, Milorad Dodik (RBC).
09:23

10:04Russian Flag Raised Over Sudzha Administration

Russian media extensively reports on military developments in Sudzha, Kursk region, with multiple outlets confirming Russian forces have raised their flag at the city administration building (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Lenta, NTV, RIA Novosti). Simultaneously, diplomatic discussions about a potential 30-day ceasefire continue, with Kremlin spokesman Peskov urging against premature conclusions (Kommersant, Vesti). The Kremlin awaits detailed information about US-Ukraine negotiations in Jeddah (RBC, Rossiyskaya Gazeta) and doesn't exclude a potential Putin-Trump phone call (TASS). Meanwhile, Warsaw has announced the resumption of American arms deliveries to Ukraine (Interfax).
10:10
10:34
10:45
10:49
10:56
11:48
RIA Novosti

Макрон поручил правительству изучить вопрос изъятия российских активов

11:48
12:02
RIA Novosti

Украина и США обсуждали территориальные уступки, заявил Рубио

12:02

12:12Russian Forces Capture Sudzha

Russian media extensively reports on the capture of Sudzha in Kursk region, with multiple sources confirming Russian forces have raised their flag over the city (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Lenta, Moscow Times). Reports indicate Ukrainian forces have begun withdrawing from Kursk region (Moscow Times). Simultaneously, diplomatic discussions about a potential ceasefire continue, with the US urging Russia to consider a ceasefire proposal (Kommersant, Moscow Times, RBC). Russian forces also report capturing Dnepronenergia and Novomarkov in the Donetsk region (NTV, TASS).
13:40
13:45

13:49Ceasefire Diplomacy Accelerates

Russian media reports on significant diplomatic developments regarding Ukraine, with the US urging Russia to consider a ceasefire (Kommersant, TASS) and discussions about territorial concessions emerging (RIA Novosti, NTV, Svoboda). The Moscow Times reports potential Putin-Trump meeting plans tied to Orthodox Easter diplomacy. Militarily, Russian forces claim full control of Sudzha in Kursk region (Vesti), with reports of Russian conscripts surviving in occupied areas (Lenta). Domestically, the Central Bank has proposed allowing "special" investors to conduct experimental cryptocurrency transactions (Interfax, RBC, Rossiyskaya Gazeta), while over a million Russians are suffering from seasonal flu (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
13:55
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14:34

15:22Russian Flag Hoisted Over Sudzha

Russian media reports on military gains in the Kursk region, with multiple sources claiming Russian forces have raised their flag over Sudzha (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Vesti). Reports indicate Ukrainian forces abandoned equipment and fallen soldiers while retreating (Vesti, TASS). Potential Russian ceasefire terms for Ukraine have emerged (Lenta, Svoboda). In domestic news, journalist Kevorkova was fined 600,000 rubles for "justifying terrorism" but released in court (Kommersant, RBC), while Rosstat reported record life expectancy declines attributed to war and alcohol consumption (Moscow Times). A gas explosion injured three in Tobolsk (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, NTV).
15:34
RIA Novosti

Сербия отозвала свой голос за антироссийскую резолюцию ООН по Украине

15:34
15:41
16:18
16:40
RIA Novosti

Трамп сообщил об отправке посланников США в Россию для обсуждения мира

16:40
16:55
RIA Novosti

Трамп заявил, что не станет финансово давить на Россию ради мира на Украине

16:55
17:10
RIA Novosti

Трамп заявил, что не хочет финансово давить на Россию ради мира на Украине

17:10

17:12Trump Sends Envoys to Moscow for Peace Talks

Russian media extensively covers Trump's diplomatic initiatives regarding Ukraine. Multiple sources report Trump has sent representatives to Russia to discuss peace (Interfax, RBC, TASS). Trump stated he won't apply financial pressure on Russia to achieve peace (RIA Novosti) and doesn't plan new sanctions (Vesti). The Kremlin hopes for a Putin-Trump meeting in April-May (Moscow Times). Meanwhile, Western sources suggest Putin might agree to a proposed 30-day ceasefire (Lenta), though Russian experts argue a ceasefire only benefits retreating forces (RT). In a separate development, Serbia has withdrawn its vote for an anti-Russian resolution on Ukraine (NTV).
17:23
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18:01
RIA Novosti

Трамп заявил, что США обсудили с Украиной детали территориального вопроса

18:01
18:09
RIA Novosti

Трамп изложил свой план по урегулированию на Украине

18:09
18:16
18:16
RIA Novosti

Трамп озвучил свой сценарий по урегулированию конфликта на Украине

18:16
18:44
18:44
RIA Novosti

Путин провел совещание на пункте управления курской группировкой

18:44

18:46Putin Oversees Kursk Victory

Russian media predominantly reports on military developments in Kursk, with multiple sources confirming Russian forces have raised their flag over Sudzha (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Vesti). President Putin personally conducted a meeting at the Kursk troop grouping command post (RBC, RIA Novosti, TASS). Ukrainian forces allegedly attempted to present their retreat as an organized withdrawal (Komsomolskaya Pravda). In other news, a former police officer shot down a Ukrainian drone in the Moscow region (Rossiyskaya Gazeta), while Svoboda reports HIV-infected soldiers are not being released from frontline service.
19:07
RIA Novosti

Путину доложили об окружении и изоляции ВСУ в Курской области

19:07
19:15
RIA Novosti

"Со всех сторон". Какой еще "сюрприз" подготовили для ВСУ в Курской области

19:15
19:36
19:58

20:00Putin Commands Swift Kursk Offensive

Russian media extensively reports on President Putin's visit to the Kursk region command post (Kommersant, RBC, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Appearing in military uniform (Komsomolskaya Pravda), Putin ordered Russian forces to quickly defeat Ukrainian troops in Kursk (Interfax, NTV, TASS, Vesti). He also proposed creating a security zone along the state border (Izvestia) and commented on captured foreign mercenaries fighting for Ukraine (Lenta). Russian sources claim Ukrainian forces are now encircled in Kursk region (RT), with Russian forces preparing strategic operations against them "from all sides" (RIA Novosti).
21:05
23:51
RIA Novosti

Zeit: ВС России в Курской области сорвали планы Зеленского по обмену территорий

23:51