Komsomolskaya Pravda
Военкор Григорий Кубатьян собрал истории бойцов о животных в зоне спецоперации
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 19.12.2024.
It displays 255 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
19.12.2024 ⇢ The Day Putin Proposed The Duel
⌨Russian media coverage centered on Putin's annual press conference and Q&A session, where he notably challenged Western air defenses to intercept Russia's new Oreshnik missile system in Kiev. The session, lasting 4.5 hours, followed recent developments including General Kirillov's assassination and drone attacks on Russian oil facilities.
During the broadcast, Ukrainian forces struck the Kamensky facility in Rostov region using ATACMS missiles, demonstrating ongoing escalation patterns. Putin addressed multiple crisis points, including admitting the Ukraine operation should have started earlier, and ruling out gas transit extension through Ukraine.
Evening coverage revealed the resignation of FSB's military counterintelligence chief, while FSB and Uzbek security services continued investigating Kirillov's assassination. Russian mobile operators notably slowed access to YouTube during the conference, suggesting information control measures.
During the broadcast, Ukrainian forces struck the Kamensky facility in Rostov region using ATACMS missiles, demonstrating ongoing escalation patterns. Putin addressed multiple crisis points, including admitting the Ukraine operation should have started earlier, and ruling out gas transit extension through Ukraine.
Evening coverage revealed the resignation of FSB's military counterintelligence chief, while FSB and Uzbek security services continued investigating Kirillov's assassination. Russian mobile operators notably slowed access to YouTube during the conference, suggesting information control measures.
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02:41⇢Drones Strike Southern Oil Giant
⌨Russian newspapers report extensively on a drone attack on Russia's largest southern oil refinery in Rostov region, causing a fire (Gazeta, Vesti). Meanwhile, the death toll in the Murmansk train collision has risen to two (TASS, NTV). In lighter coverage, war correspondents share stories about soldiers' pets in the conflict zone (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Putin's upcoming combined press conference and "Direct Line" continues to receive attention (Interfax, RIA).
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RIA Novosti
При столкновении поездов в Мурманске пострадал 31 человек
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RIA Novosti
Обращения россиян на прямую линию, связанные с СВО, серьезно проанализируют, сообщил Песков
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05:37⇢Eighty Drones Strike Russian Soil
⌨Russian newspapers extensively cover overnight Ukrainian drone attacks across multiple regions, with over 80 drones reportedly intercepted (NTV, Meduza). A notable strike hit an oil facility in Novoshakhtinsk, causing fire (Gazeta, Vesti). The Murmansk train collision toll has increased to 31 injured (TASS, Izvestia). U.S. officials suggest the recent killing of General Kirillov may hinder negotiations (Lenta).
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The Moscow Times
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RIA Novosti
"Это станет сигналом". Когда Киев бросит в бой западные истребители
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Владимир Путин проведет прямую линию, совмещенную с большой пресс-конференцией. Смотрите программу «Итоги года»
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Олег Майами ответил на обвинения в пропаганде против института брака
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Владимир Путин проведет прямую линию, совмещенную с большой пресс-конференцией. Смотрите программу «Итоги года»
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RIA Novosti
Генпрокуратура выявила серьезные нарушения в Минпросвещения
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Warsaw cannot provide Kiev with any more assistance at this time, Pawel Zalewski has said
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07:15⇢Two Million Questions for Putin's Conference
⌨Russian newspapers report on Putin's annual press conference and Q&A session, with over 2 million questions submitted (Vesti, Komsomolskaya Pravda). The Prosecutor General revealed "serious violations" in the Ministry of Education to Putin (Kommersant, RIA). In Murmansk, the train collision investigation advances with the detention of the train operator (Gazeta, Interfax, Izvestia). Poland announces it cannot provide more military aid to Ukraine (RT).
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For the first time AI technology is assisting in managing public questions for the event
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Владимир Путин проведет прямую линию, совмещенную с большой пресс-конференцией. Смотрите программу «Итоги года»
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RIA Novosti
"Это станет сигналом". Когда Киев бросит в бой западные истребители
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Washington has long insisted that Kiev will join the bloc, but never clarified the exact timeline
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Interfax
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The Moscow Times (English)
Russia’s Defense Ministry reported downing over 80 drones across the country overnight, including 36 aircraft over the Rostov region. 1
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09:13⇢Two Million Questions Meet Putin's Line
⌨Russian newspapers extensively cover Putin's annual year-end press conference and "Direct Line" Q&A session, now underway with nearly 2 million submitted questions (Gazeta, Interfax, Izvestia, Lenta, Meduza, NTV, TASS). Families of soldiers address Putin during the broadcast (Svoboda). Meanwhile, overnight Ukrainian drone attacks on the Rostov oil refinery continue to receive coverage (Moscow Times), with over 80 drones reportedly intercepted across Russia.
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The Russian president will answer questions from journalists and ordinary people on subjects ranging from foreign policy to the economy
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10:02⇢Putin's Square Kilometers
⌨Russian newspapers extensively cover Putin's ongoing annual Q&A session, where he addresses food prices (Kommersant), missile development (Izvestia), and the situation in Kursk region (Lenta, RBC). Putin claims Russian forces are advancing by "square kilometers" (NTV) and acknowledges Central Bank's "shortcomings" in inflation control (Vesti). This marks his 21st such session (Meduza), with questions ranging from military operations to economic concerns.
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
«Комсомолка» собрала самые яркие комментарии президента России на итоговой пресс-конференции и прямой линии
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The Russian president has proposed testing Western defense systems against Moscow’s new hypersonic missile system
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Начались "Итоги года" с Владимиром Путиным
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Владимир Путин: в Донбассе и Новороссии уже восстановлена 21 тыс. объектов
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The Moscow Times (English)
“With the economy as a whole, the situation in Russia is stable, despite external threats,” he said at his annual press conference. 1
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Начались "Итоги года" с Владимиром Путиным
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11:21⇢Putin's Missile Challenge to NATO
⌨Russian newspapers extensively cover Putin's ongoing annual Q&A session, where he proposes a "technological duel" with Western air defenses using Russia's new "Oreshnik" missile system in Kiev (RT, Meduza, RBC, NTV). Putin claims Russia's military readiness is "world's highest" (Gazeta) and discusses Syria mission achievements (Izvestia). He addresses economic stability despite "worrying" inflation (Moscow Times) and comments on Lt. Gen. Kirillov's assassination (Lenta).
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The Russian president has proposed to test Western defense systems against Moscow’s new hypersonic missile
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However, any bilateral agreements would have to be signed with Ukraine’s legitimate authorities, the Russian president has stressed
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Any bilateral agreements would have to be signed with Ukraine’s legitimate authorities, the Russian president has stressed
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
29-летнего гражданина Узбекистана, который признался в убийстве генерала Кириллова, задержали в подмосковной деревне Черное
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
«Комсомолка» собрала самые яркие комментарии президента России на итоговой пресс-конференции и прямой линии
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The Moscow Times (English)
President-elect Donald Trump has stoked fears in Kyiv that he could force Ukraine to accept peace on terms favorable to Moscow. 1
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12:25⇢Putin's Peace Preconditions
⌨Russian newspapers extensively cover Putin's latest statements during his annual Q&A, where he expresses readiness for peace talks with Ukraine without preconditions (RBC, TASS, RT), and willingness to engage with Trump on Ukraine (Moscow Times). Putin disputes claims about Russia's Syria campaign with American journalists (Lenta, Vesti), identifying Israel as the main beneficiary. He continues challenging Western defense capabilities with the "Oreshnik" missile system (Komsomolskaya Pravda, NTV).
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The Russian president has said he will inquire about the fate of Austin Tice, who vanished in the country 12 years ago
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The country is home to at least as many ethnic Ukrainians as their nation state, the president has said
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13:52⇢Putin Claims Victory Over The Abyss
⌨Russian newspapers extensively cover Putin's latest statements during his annual Q&A, where he claims he "saved Russia from the brink of an abyss" (Gazeta, Meduza, Vesti). Putin expresses regret for not starting the Ukraine operation earlier (TASS), rules out extending gas transit through Ukraine (RBC), and emphasizes the need for long-term peace guarantees (Izvestia). Students were reportedly required to watch the broadcast during class hours (Moscow Times).
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RIA Novosti
Ответил не так, как все ожидали. Путин подвел итоги года
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The Russian leader has “warm” relations with the Indian premier, he noted at his annual press marathon in Moscow
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15:13⇢Putin's Marathon Meets ATACMS Strike
⌨Russian media extensively covers Putin's 4.5-hour annual Q&A session (NTV, RIA, Gazeta), where he claimed to have "saved Russia from the abyss." During the broadcast, Ukrainian forces struck a facility in Rostov region with ATACMS missiles (RBC, TASS, Vesti). Putin's exchange with Zelensky over a proposed "high-tech duel" using the Oreshnik missile system receives significant coverage (Meduza). Putin also mentioned warm relations with India's Modi (RT).
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Six ATACMS and four Storm Shadows were intercepted by Russian air defenses, causing damage to the facility
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The Moscow Times
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The Moscow Times
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The murder of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov was a terrorist attack, the Russian president has said
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17:29⇢Oreshnik Challenge Meets ATACMS Strike
⌨Russian media extensively covers Putin's challenge to Ukraine to conduct a "technological duel" using the Oreshnik missile system against Western air defenses (Gazeta, Izvestia, Lenta, Vesti). Zelensky reportedly responded with insults. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces struck a facility in Rostov region using ATACMS and Storm Shadow missiles (Kommersant, RBC). Russian mobile operators have reportedly slowed access to YouTube, possibly related to Putin's Q&A session (Meduza, Moscow Times).
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The world deserves answers – not just about Igor Kirillov’s death, but about the controversy he was investigating
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Мэр американского Бельвилля связал нашествие БПЛА с поиском радиоактивной иголки
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20:01⇢FSB Counter-Intel Chief Quits Mid-Crisis
⌨Russian media continues coverage of Putin's annual Q&A, with focus on his openness to talks with Trump about Ukraine (Moscow Times, NTV). The head of FSB's military counterintelligence has resigned (RBC), while FSB and Uzbek security services investigate Lt. Gen. Kirillov's assassination (TASS). New developments include an oil spill from a tanker in the Black Sea (Vesti) and reports of radioactive material theft potentially connected to drone activity in the US (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
«Комсомолка» собрала самые яркие комментарии президента России на итоговой пресс-конференции и прямой линии
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The annual event ran for over four hours and saw the Russian president address topics from Ukraine regrets to future hopes
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The annual event ran for over four hours and saw the Russian president address topics from Ukraine regrets to future hopes
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