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12.09.2025 — The day Central Bank cut key rate and NATO launched 'Eastern Sentinel' operation
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 12.09.2025.
It displays 186 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
12.09.2025 ⇢ The day Central Bank cut key rate and NATO launched 'Eastern Sentinel' operation
⌨Russian media began the day with significant coverage of Ukrainian drone attacks near Moscow, followed by reports of the "West-2025" military exercises with Belarus. These drills, which prompted Poland to raise forty thousand soldiers, remained a consistent theme. However, the editorial focus dramatically shifted around mid-morning to the Central Bank's decision to cut the key interest rate to 17%, with discussions on its implications for inflation, loans, and the ruble dominating the news cycle. This economic development was soon joined by reports of NATO's launch of 'Operation Eastern Sentinel' in response to an incident in Poland, further escalating geopolitical tensions.
12.09.2025
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00:46⇢Ukraine Drone Attacks Escalate Near Moscow
⌨Russian media is now heavily focused on a new wave of Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Moscow, with multiple reports confirming seven drones shot down near the capital (NTV.ru, RBC.ru, Vesti). This development shifts the narrative from the ongoing discussions of regional elections (Interfax.ru, The Moscow Times (English)) and the reopening of Krasnodar Airport (Izvestia, Kommersant). Additionally, the Moscow Times reports that countries popular with Russian expatriates will begin sharing tax information with Russia, and new charges have been brought against Timur Ivanov (TASS).
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RIA Novosti
ПВО отражает атаку беспилотников в Ленобласти и Петербурге
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01:19
RIA Novosti
В Ленобласти зафиксировали падение обломков БПЛА
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01:37
RIA Novosti
ПВО уничтожила в Ленобласти более 20 беспилотников
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The emergence of a birthday “love letter” and additional emails to Jeffrey Epstein has prompted Peter Mandelson’s downfall
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RIA Novosti
В порту Приморска после атаки БПЛА загорелось судно
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03:21
The footage shows the suspected gunman jumping from the roof and fleeing the scene
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
В России с 12 по 14 сентября выберут 20 губернаторов
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04:14
RIA Novosti
Начались совместные учения России и Белоруссии "Запад—2025"
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RIA Novosti
Начались учения России и Белоруссии "Запад—2025"
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04:24⇢Russia-Belarus Drills and Regional Elections Commence
⌨Russian media prominently features the commencement of the "West-2025" military exercises with Belarus (RIA Novosti), alongside the ongoing regional and municipal elections across Russia (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Interfax.ru, The Moscow Times (English)). Concurrently, reports indicate a vessel fire due to drone attacks on Primorsk port (RBC.ru), and discussions continue regarding Armenia's shifting relationship with Russia (Lenta.ru). Japan has also imposed new sanctions on Russian and Belarusian entities (Vesti).
04:31
RIA Novosti
ПВО сбила за ночь 221 украинский беспилотник
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04:31
The unidentified assassin is still at large with a $100,000 bounty on his head
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RIA Novosti
ПВО сбила за ночь 221 украинский БПЛА
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The Moscow Times
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06:23⇢Massive Drone Attacks on Russia!
⌨Russian media is currently dominated by reports of a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack overnight, with multiple sources confirming 221 drones were intercepted over Russian territory, including around 30 in the Leningrad region (Izvestia, Lenta.ru, NTV.ru, RIA Novosti). This surge in drone activity overshadows ongoing regional elections and previous discussions of Charlie Kirk's assassination. Trump's past comments on Russian drone attacks on Poland are also mentioned (The Moscow Times), alongside an ongoing discussion about internet restrictions (Svoboda.org) and European "anti-Russian hysteria" potentially leading to a third world war (Vesti).
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Vesti.ru
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RIA Novosti
Памфилова объявила старт единого дня голосования
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07:50
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Ученый-биолог Москалев рассказал про золотые правила сна
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
В России с 12 по 14 сентября выберут 21 губернатора
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RIA Novosti
Ход Москвы и Минска напугал Польшу: сорок тысяч солдат подняты по тревоге
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The Moscow Times
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08:39
The Moscow Times (English)
The drills come as tensions rise on NATO’s eastern flank, with Poland accusing Russia this week of deliberately launching drones into its airspace. 2
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Seven people, including five civilians, were reportedly injured in the incident near Bryansk
09:24
09:44⇢Russia-Belarus Drills Ignite Regional Tensions
⌨Russian media is currently dominated by the commencement of the "West-2025" military exercises with Belarus, with reports highlighting the deployment of forces and Poland's alarmed reaction, raising forty thousand soldiers (The Moscow Times (English), RIA Novosti, Svoboda.org, Vesti). Concurrently, regional elections are underway across Russia (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Interfax.ru). There are also discussions about potential EU and German restrictions on Schengen visas for Russians (The Moscow Times, RBC.ru) and Ukrainian military targeting a passenger bus in a Russian border region (RT (Russia Today)).
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10:08
RIA Novosti
Более миллиона россиян проголосовали дистанционно в единый день голосования
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10:17
RIA Novosti
Ход Москвы и Минска напугал Польшу: сорок тысяч солдат подняты по тревоге
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Центробанк снизил ставку с 18 до 17% годовых
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RIA Novosti
Центробанк снизил ключевую ставку до 17 процентов годовых
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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10:36⇢Russia's Central Bank Cuts Key Rate to 17%!
⌨Russian media is now predominantly focused on the Central Bank's decision to cut the key interest rate to 17% (Kommersant, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Lenta.ru, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti, TASS), with some reports indicating this is the third consecutive reduction. This economic news takes precedence over ongoing regional elections (Interfax.ru) and the Russia-Belarus military exercises (The Moscow Times (English), Svoboda.org). Discussions also continue regarding potential EU visa restrictions for Russians (The Moscow Times) and a pause in Russia-Ukraine negotiations (Vesti).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
В России с 12 по 14 сентября выберут 21 губернатора
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The Moscow Times
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10:52
One person was killed and several others injured in two separate attacks
10:52
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told Beijing that Washington does not want conflict but will defend its Asia-Pacific interests
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11:19
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Русская мать, бросившая ребенка в отеле Мексики, вернула его себе
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11:28
Komsomolskaya Pravda
В России с 12 по 14 сентября выберут 21 губернатора
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11:47
Komsomolskaya Pravda
KP.RU: Китайцы ищут в жены бездетных молодых девушек из РФ
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
В России с 12 по 14 сентября выберут 21 губернатора
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The Moscow Times
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RIA Novosti
В США задержали подозреваемого в убийстве Кирка
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12:17⇢Central Bank Cuts Key Rate Further!
⌨Russian media continues to heavily focus on the Central Bank's decision to cut the key interest rate to 17% (Interfax.ru, Lenta.ru, TASS, Vesti, Kommersant, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta), with reports also discussing its implications for ordinary Russians and bank deposits. This economic news continues to be the most prominent story, overshadowing ongoing regional elections (Komsomolskaya Pravda) and the Russia-Belarus military exercises (The Moscow Times (English)). The FSB's reported ban on foreign travel for those with electronic summonses is also noted (The Moscow Times).
12:24
23-year old Iryna Zarutska was brutally stabbed on a train by a man with over a dozen prior convictions in Charlotte, North Carolina last month
12:24
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RIA Novosti
Ход Москвы и Минска напугал Польшу: сорок тысяч солдат подняты по тревоге
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12:34
Russia remains committed to a diplomatic resolution to the Ukraine conflict, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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14:14⇢Russia's Key Rate Remains a Top Story Amid US Sanctions Threat
⌨Russian media continues to prominently feature discussions around the Central Bank's key interest rate (Lenta.ru, NTV.ru, TASS, Interfax.ru, Kommersant), with reports now noting that banks are lowering mortgage, deposit, and loan rates following the Central Bank's decision. This economic focus is joined by news of Donald Trump's stated intent to sanction Russian banks and oil (The Moscow Times), alongside the ongoing "West-2025" military exercises with Belarus (RIA Novosti, The Moscow Times (English)) that prompted Poland to raise its alert level.
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RIA Novosti
ЦБ снизил ключевую ставку: что будет с инфляцией, кредитами и рублем
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RIA Novosti
НАТО ослабила ПВО на восточном фланге, передав часть систем Украине, пишет WSJ
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
НАТО запустила операцию по усилению обороны на границах с Россией
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15:51⇢NATO Launches 'Eastern Sentinel' Operation
⌨Russian media is now predominantly reporting on NATO's launch of 'Operation Eastern Sentinel' (Lenta.ru, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, TASS, Vesti), with the alliance's Secretary General stating it responds to an incident in Poland and will cover the entire eastern flank. This development overshadows the ongoing Russia-Belarus Zapad-2025 military exercises (The Moscow Times (English)) and continues to be discussed alongside the Central Bank's recent interest rate cut (Interfax.ru, Kommersant, NTV.ru). Discussions also touch upon the US proposal to confiscate frozen Russian reserves (The Moscow Times).
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There is “a high degree of certainty” the person is the shooter, the US president has said
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The Moscow Times
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
Путин призвал к балансу между национальными ценностями и открытостью к новшествам
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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RIA Novosti
ЦБ снизил ключевую ставку: что будет с инфляцией, кредитами и рублем
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18:16⇢Central Bank Rate Cut and Drone Attacks
⌨Russian media continues to prominently feature the Central Bank's decision to cut the key interest rate to 17% (Interfax.ru, Kommersant, RIA Novosti, The Moscow Times), with discussions now focusing on its impact on inflation, loans, and the ruble. Concurrently, reports detail Ukrainian drone attacks over Russian regions (Izvestia), while NATO's 'Eastern Sentinel' operation (Lenta.ru, RBC.ru, The Moscow Times (English)) and the Russia-Belarus 'Zapad-2025' exercises (The Moscow Times (English)) remain in the news, underscoring ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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The Moscow Times (English)
News Analysis As Moscow and Minsk seek to show off their latest defense capabilities, their NATO neighbors are expecting the two allies to probe their defenses. 4
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From executions to life sentences, RT traces what happened to those accused or convicted in the most high-profile murder cases in the US
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Владимир Путин: Мир будущего - это мир любви и дружбы
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The vessel allegedly hit by a Ukrainian drone was designed for search and rescue missions, as well as aiding distressed ships
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21:25⇢NATO on Edge, Russian Drills Continue
⌨Russian media maintains focus on the ongoing Russia-Belarus military exercises (The Moscow Times (English)) and NATO's 'Eastern Sentinel' operation, which the alliance's Secretary General now suggests could be a mistake following the drone incident in Poland (Lenta.ru, Vesti). Concurrently, President Putin's statements on the importance of 'Intervision' for creativity and his vision of a future world of "love and friendship" are featured (Izvestia, Komsomolskaya Pravda, TASS), alongside discussions of film quotas (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Additionally, a Ukrainian special forces strike on a Russian rescue ship is reported (RT (Russia Today)).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Центробанк снизил ставку с 18 до 17% годовых
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