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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 13.12.2024.
It displays 255 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
13.12.2024 ⇢ The Day Missiles Answered ATACMS
⌨Russia launched extensive missile strikes across Ukraine in response to previous day's ATACMS strike on Taganrog airfield, with reports indicating over a million Ukrainians lost power access. Kiev requested emergency electricity from five neighboring countries.
North Korean special forces' reported involvement in capturing Plekhovo village in Kursk region dominated morning coverage, while afternoon brought news of Assad's escape details from Syria and Russian negotiations to maintain military bases there.
By evening, Roskomnadzor blocked Viber messenger service, citing security concerns and fraud losses of 5 billion rubles. Trump's team reportedly engaged in discussions with White House and Kiev about conflict resolution, while reports emerged of his proposal for European peacekeeping forces. Hungarian Prime Minister Orban maintained pressure for Christmas ceasefire negotiations.
North Korean special forces' reported involvement in capturing Plekhovo village in Kursk region dominated morning coverage, while afternoon brought news of Assad's escape details from Syria and Russian negotiations to maintain military bases there.
By evening, Roskomnadzor blocked Viber messenger service, citing security concerns and fraud losses of 5 billion rubles. Trump's team reportedly engaged in discussions with White House and Kiev about conflict resolution, while reports emerged of his proposal for European peacekeeping forces. Hungarian Prime Minister Orban maintained pressure for Christmas ceasefire negotiations.
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The exiled ex-Syrian leader should aid in the reconstruction of Donbass, Dmitry Kuznetsov has argued
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00:25⇢Blinken's Half-Billion Package
⌨The newspapers focus heavily on two major developments: Blinken's announcement of a new $500 million military aid package to Ukraine (NTV, RIA, Vesti), and Trump's apparent approval of European military presence in Ukraine (Moscow Times, Gazeta). A notable new development is the reported involvement of North Korean special forces in fighting for a Russian village (Lenta). BRICS expansion plans now include Cuba and Bolivia as potential partners from 2025 (TASS).
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RIA Novosti
Блинкен анонсировал новый пакет помощи Киеву
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RIA Novosti
Экипаж вертолета Ми-28НМ уничтожил опорный пункт ВСУ в Курской области
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They backed Kiev’s “irreversible path” to eventually join the alliance as a full-fledged member
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RIA Novosti
В Одесской области прогремели взрывы
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02:49⇢Europeans to Guard Ukraine Peace
⌨The newspapers heavily focus on Trump's proposal for European troops to monitor potential peace in Ukraine (Gazeta, Lenta, Meduza, Moscow Times). New developments include Israeli strikes on Gaza refugee camp with reported casualties (Interfax), and explosions in Odesa region (RIA). Six NATO states signed document supporting Ukraine's eventual alliance membership (RT), while Moldova's opposition failed to achieve government dismissal (Vesti).
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RIA Novosti
В Харьковской области прогремели взрывы
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RIA Novosti
В подполье сообщили об ударе по закрытому аэродрому в Киеве
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные нанесли удар по закрытому аэродрому в Киеве
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The Moscow Times
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05:37⇢North Korean Forces Storm Russian Village
⌨The newspapers focus on North Korean special forces' reported involvement in capturing Plekhovo village in Kursk region (Gazeta, Lenta), while Russian air defense reports destroying Ukrainian drones over Vladimir region (Izvestia). In financial news, UAE banks have extended processing time for Russian payments (RBC), while the State Department banned several Georgian officials from entering US for "undermining democracy" (Meduza). The US confirms $500 million military aid to Ukraine (Moscow Times, NTV).
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RIA Novosti
В Киеве прогремели взрывы
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RIA Novosti
В Киеве, Одессе и Ивано-Франковске прогремели взрывы
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07:53⇢Vostok Gets New Commander
⌨The newspapers focus on military developments in the East, with Ministry of Defense appointing a new commander to "Vostok" forces while Defense Minister Belousov inspects the grouping (Kommersant, NTV, Vesti). Reports indicate explosions in Kiev, Odessa, and Ivano-Frankivsk (RIA), while Russian forces begin using FPV drones (Izvestia). Kadyrov claims Zolotov received Hero of Russia title, though no Kremlin confirmation exists (Meduza).
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A rumored ceasefire proposal would rule out US boots on the ground
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The Moscow Times
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The Moscow Times (English)
The territorial defense soldier was killed in a drone attack in the village of Terebreno, Belgorod regional authorities said. 1
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09:37⇢Missiles Strike Back
⌨The newspapers heavily focus on Russia's massive missile strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure, particularly targeting Kyiv's military airfield (Lenta, Moscow Times, TASS). This appears to be a response to ATACMS strikes. In parallel developments, WSJ reports on Trump considering airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities (Meduza) and potentially wanting EU troops in Ukraine (RT). A Russian territorial defense soldier was killed in Belgorod by Ukrainian drones (Moscow Times English).
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RIA Novosti
ВС России нанесли массированный удар в ответ на применение Украиной ATACMS
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Ukrainian energy infrastructure is “under massive attack,” Kiev’s energy minister has claimed
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The Moscow Times (English)
The strikes come a day after the Kremlin said it would respond to a Ukrainian attack on a southern airfield using U.S.-supplied missiles. 1
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Ukrainian energy infrastructure is “under massive attack,” Kiev’s energy minister has claimed
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Moscow’s forces have successfully hit a number of Kiev’s critically important facilities, the defense ministry has reported
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11:45⇢Missiles Answer ATACMS
⌨The newspapers extensively cover Russia's massive retaliatory strikes on Ukraine's critical infrastructure (Gazeta, Interfax, Izvestia, NTV, RBC, RIA, RT). This is explicitly framed as a response to Ukraine's ATACMS strike on Taganrog. In domestic news, Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev was elected as the new president of the Russian Olympic Committee (Interfax), while the Ryazan governor faces corruption charges (Kommersant).
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Moscow’s forces have successfully hit a number of Kiev’s critically important facilities, the defense ministry has reported
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RIA Novosti
Родителей подростка, напавшего на детей в краснодарской школе, выдворят из России
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RIA Novosti
Украина запросила электроэнергию у пяти соседних стран
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The Moscow Times (English)
The strikes come a day after the Kremlin said it would respond to a Ukrainian attack on a southern airfield using U.S.-supplied missiles. 2
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные нанесли удар по украинским РСЗО, обстреливавшим Курскую область
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
KP.RU: Сын Бориса Щербакова опроверг, что его отец попал в реанимацию
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13:21⇢Missiles Strike Kiev's Grid
⌨The newspapers extensively cover Russia's retaliatory missile strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure, now explicitly framed as revenge for Taganrog attack (Moscow Times, RT, Meduza, NTV). Kiev reportedly requested emergency electricity imports from five countries following the strikes (NTV). In French politics, 73-year-old François Bayrou has been appointed as the new Prime Minister (Izvestia, RBC). Defense Ministry reports capturing seven settlements this week (TASS).
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные ударили по украинским РСЗО, обстреливавшим Курскую область
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
KP.RU: Российские войска скоро могут освободить еще четыре города Донбасса
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The Moscow Times (English)
“It is obvious that Trump understands exactly what is escalating the situation,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. 1
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15:21⇢Million Ukrainians in Dark
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Russia's strikes impact on Ukraine's power grid, with over a million Ukrainians losing electricity and Kiev requesting emergency power from five countries (Lenta, NTV). New details emerge about Assad's escape from Syria (Meduza, RBC, Reuters). The Kremlin welcomes Trump's criticism of ATACMS strikes (Moscow Times), while Hungary continues pushing for Christmas ceasefire (TASS). Putin awards Kadyrov with a high state honor (Vesti).
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RIA Novosti
Венгрия и Болгария нашли решение по оплате транзита российского газа
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The Moscow Times
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Moscow shares the US president-elect’s view that such attacks are escalatory, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Елена Вяльбе рассказала о том, как санкции против России сказываются на мировом спорте
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
KP.RU: Российские войска скоро могут освободить еще четыре города Донбасса
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Kommersant
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17:13⇢Viber Falls as Missiles Rise
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Russia's missile response to the ATACMS strike on Taganrog airfield, with half of Ukraine reportedly losing power (Gazeta, Moscow Times). Multiple sources cover Assad's final day in Syria, revealing previously unknown details about his sudden departure (Meduza, Lenta). In tech developments, Roskomnadzor has blocked Viber services (Kommersant, RBC, TASS), while some T-Bank terminals will stop accepting Visa and Mastercard (Interfax).
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Interfax
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RIA Novosti
В России заблокировали Viber
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Chisinau has warned it has “insufficient energy resources” as Kiev has chosen to cancel its gas deal with Moscow
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Vesti.ru
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Kommersant
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Мессенджер Viber заблокирован в России
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
KP.RU: Российские войска скоро могут освободить еще четыре города Донбасса
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While the militants who have seized power make promises that delight Western journalists, the country is drowning in blood
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Зурабишвили отказывается покидать пост президента Грузии и дворец
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18:09⇢Viber Goes Dark
⌨The newspapers extensively cover Roskomnadzor's blocking of Viber messenger service across Russia for legal violations (Gazeta, Interfax, Kommersant, Meduza, NTV, RIA, TASS). Additionally, military transport planes are reported arriving at Russia's Syrian airbase (Lenta), while one of Russia's largest banks warns of issues with Visa and Mastercard at ATMs (Moscow Times). Coverage continues of developments in Georgia, where President Zurabishvili refuses to leave office (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Россия добилась неодобрения в ЮНЕСКО одиозного доклада по безопасности журналистов
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
KP.RU: Российские войска скоро могут освободить еще четыре города Донбасса
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RIA Novosti
Команда Трампа обсудила с Белым домом и Киевом завершение конфликта на Украине, сообщил NBC
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The Moscow Times (English)
Experts said Russia appears to be "consolidating" at its bases in Syria but that it's unclear if a complete exit is underway. 2
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Элина Сидоренко: Мошенники обманули Россиян на 5 миллиардов с помощью Viber
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Элина Сидоренко: Мошенники обманули Россиян на 5 миллиардов с помощью Viber
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20:32⇢Viber Blocked Over Fraud
⌨The newspapers extensively cover Roskomnadzor's blocking of Viber messenger service, with reports detailing 5 billion rubles in fraud losses and alleged calls for destabilization (Gazeta, Interfax, Kommersant, KP, Vesti, RBC). Military developments include the reported death of three conscripts from Sakhalin in Ukraine who claimed signature forgery (Meduza), and satellite imagery showing Russia consolidating equipment at Syrian bases (Moscow Times, Lenta). Trump's team reportedly discusses Ukraine conflict resolution with White House and Kyiv (NTV, RIA).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
KP.RU: Российские войска скоро могут освободить еще четыре города Донбасса
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The top US Democrat was on a visit to Luxembourg to mark the anniversary of the WWII battle of the Bulge
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While the militants who have seized power make promises that delight Western journalists, the country is drowning in blood
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RIA Novosti
В Киевской области прогремели взрывы
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RIA Novosti
В Краснодарском крае отразили атаку беспилотников
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23:44⇢Drones Over Kuban
⌨The newspapers report an intensified coverage of drone incidents in Krasnodar region, with multiple sources confirming interceptions (RIA, TASS, Izvestia). Viber's blocking continues to generate discussion, with Roskomnadzor citing legal violations (Lenta, Gazeta). Military developments include Russian forces' reported preparation to capture four cities in Donbass, with Financial Times noting Ukrainian command changes in response to Russian advances (Komsomolskaya Pravda, RBC).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Superjob: в 2024 году сильнее всех выросли зарплаты у рабочих профессий
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