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19.02.2025

19.02.2025Day Forces Crossed While Peace Talked

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 19.02.2025.

It displays 151 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

19.02.2025Day Forces Crossed While Peace Talked
Russian state media simultaneously reported on military advances and diplomatic breakthroughs. Morning coverage centered on Trump's criticism of Zelensky and FSB's case against former deputy Ponomarev. By early afternoon, Putin announced Russian forces had crossed into Ukraine's Sumy region from Kursk, while expressing satisfaction with the Riyadh talks.

The EU approved its 16th sanctions package targeting Russia's aluminum sector and "shadow fleet." Russian officials emphasized potential US-Russia rapprochement, with discussions of unfreezing assets and embassy restoration. Throughout the day, state media amplified Trump's characterization of Zelensky as a "dictator."

Evening brought reports of drone attacks on a fourth major Russian refinery, while coverage continued of Washington's apparent distancing from Kyiv's position on negotiations.
19.02.2025
06:12
06:13
RIA Novosti

Дмитриев раскрыл детали переговоров России и США в Эр-Рияде

06:13

06:14Trump Praises Riyadh While FSB Hunts Ex-Deputy

The Russian media reports extensively on Trump's comments about the Riyadh talks between Russia and US, which he called "very good" (Kommersant, Lenta). Trump criticized Zelensky's leadership, claiming his approval rating dropped to 4% and calling for new elections in Ukraine (Moscow Times, RT). Separately, FSB opened a criminal case against former State Duma deputy Ilya Ponomarev for alleged attempt to seize power (Interfax, RBC, Izvestia).
06:52
RIA Novosti

Российские войска взяли под контроль дорогу Суджа — Рыльск в Курской области

06:52
06:52
07:24
RIA Novosti

"К такому никто не был готов": новое оружие морпехов в Курской области

07:24
07:55
10:50
10:51

10:58Aluminum Sanctions Meet Diplomatic Thaw

Russian media extensively cover new EU sanctions targeting aluminum and "shadow fleet" ships (Moscow Times, Interfax). Simultaneously, there's significant coverage of potential Russia-US rapprochement, with reports of a possible Putin-Trump meeting by month's end (NTV, Kremlin) and Lavrov noting Trump's understanding of Russia's NATO position (Izvestia). The Ministry of Interior seeks authority for courts to block suspicious financial transfers without judicial review (RBC).
11:39
11:56
RIA Novosti

Российская разведка узнала о плане Киева сорвать переговоры

11:56
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12:37
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13:28
13:37

13:38Sanctions Shadow Fleet While Ruble Rises

Russian media report extensively on new EU sanctions targeting shadow fleet ships, banks and airports (Lenta, RT, Interfax). Meanwhile, Russia-US negotiations continue, with Moscow requesting unblocking of state assets and sanctions relief (Moscow Times). Two drones were intercepted over Crimea and Belgorod (Izvestia, TASS), while the ruble strengthened below 90 to the dollar in off-exchange trading (Kommersant).
13:53
13:53
RIA Novosti

Путин положительно оценил итоги переговоров в Эр-Рияде

13:53
14:18
RIA Novosti

"К такому никто не был готов": новое оружие морпехов в Курской области

14:18

14:20Kursk Forces Cross While Riyadh Talks Flow

Russian media extensively report on Putin's announcement of Russian troops crossing the Ukrainian border in Kursk region (Interfax, Lenta, NTV, RBC, TASS). Simultaneously, coverage continues of Russia-US negotiations in Riyadh, with Putin expressing satisfaction with the talks' outcomes (Izvestia, Komsomolskaya Pravda). Putin also indicated Russia's readiness to return to Ukraine negotiations (Kommersant).
14:25
RIA Novosti

ВС России пересекли границу с Украиной в Курской области

14:25
14:34
14:34
RIA Novosti

"К такому никто не был готов": новое оружие морпехов в Курской области

14:34
14:34
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15:48

15:50Kiev Fumes As Riyadh Talks Flow

Russian media extensively cover Putin's remarks about talks in Riyadh with the US (Lenta, RT, Svoboda, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). The coverage highlights Ukraine's negative reaction to being excluded from negotiations (RT, Vesti). Meanwhile, several outlets report on Russians returning from wartime emigration (Moscow Times), while continuing coverage of Russian forces crossing the Ukrainian border in Kursk region (Kommersant, RIA).
16:05
RIA Novosti

Трамп назвал Зеленского диктатором и обвинил его в отказе от выборов

16:05
16:13
RIA Novosti

Трамп назвал Зеленского диктатором и обвинил в отказе от выборов

16:13
16:48

18:17Trump Brands Zelensky Dictator As Refineries Fall

Russian media extensively cover Trump's criticism of Zelensky, labeling him a "dictator" (Kommersant, RIA, NTV, Vesti, Izvestia). Trump claims US-Russia negotiations for ending the Ukraine conflict are progressing successfully. Meanwhile, reports emerge of Russian marines entering Sumy region (Komsomolskaya Pravda) and a fourth major Russian refinery halting operations after drone strike (Moscow Times).
18:41
18:50
18:59
RIA Novosti

Вашингтон не потерпит недовольства Киева по вопросу компенсации помощи, заявил советник Трампа

18:59
21:06

21:25Trump Labels Zelensky While Drones Fall

Russian media focus on three developments: Trump's criticism of Zelensky, calling him a "dictator" who "will be left without a country" (Moscow Times, RT, Vesti); Putin's meeting about drones and talks in Riyadh (Rossiyskaya Gazeta), with four UAVs shot down over Crimea (Izvestia); and Putin's public interaction with Ksenia Sobchak at her father's memorial concert (NTV). Lavrov's upcoming participation in G20 foreign ministers meeting in Johannesburg also receives coverage (TASS).
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22:21
RIA Novosti

Генштаб назвал прошлый год переломным в достижении целей СВО

22:21
22:37
RIA Novosti

Генштаб сообщил о переломе в достижении целей СВО

22:37