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24.08.2025

24.08.2025 — The Day of Widespread Strikes and Diplomatic Terms

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24.08.2025 ⇢ The Day of Widespread Strikes and Diplomatic Terms
⌨Russian media extensively covered widespread Ukrainian drone attacks throughout the day, starting with incidents near the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant and an escalating fire at the NOVATEK terminal in Ust-Luga. Mid-morning saw significant domestic attention shift to an explosion at the Central Children's World in Moscow, later confirmed as a helium cylinder detonation with casualties. Early afternoon brought prominent reports of a large-scale prisoner exchange with Ukraine, involving 146 individuals on each side. Subsequently, Foreign Minister Lavrov's statements dominated, affirming Russia's "de facto" recognition of Zelensky while asserting Ukraine's right to exist is conditional on fulfilling President Putin's terms, and portraying the US and EU with differing diplomatic approaches.
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RIA Novosti

ПВО сбила БПЛА ВСУ возле Курской АЭС

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ПВО сбила дрон ВСУ возле Курской АЭС, возник пожар

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01:32⇢Kursk NPP Drone Intercepted

⌨Russian media is currently dominated by reports of multiple Ukrainian drones shot down near the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant (Interfax.ru, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, TASS, Vesti), with some sources detailing transformer damage or a fire. This immediate security concern overshadows ongoing discussions about the US restricting Ukraine from striking deep into Russian territory (NTV.ru, RT) and President Putin's statements on ending the Donbas conflict (Komsomolskaya Pravda), as well as India's stance on Russian oil (Lenta.ru).
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RIA Novosti

Беспилотники ВСУ атаковали промышленное предприятие в Сызрани

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RIA Novosti

Норвегия и Германия профинансируют закупку двух систем Patriot для Украины

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06:38⇢Russia Under Widespread Drone Barrage

⌨Russian media continues to prioritize reports of large-scale Ukrainian drone attacks across the country. Headlines detail a fire at the NOVATEK terminal in Ust-Luga port and another at the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, both attributed to drone debris or attacks (Interfax.ru, The Moscow Times, NTV.ru, RBC.ru). The Ministry of Defense also reported intercepting 95 Ukrainian drones in 14 regions overnight (Vesti). This intensifies domestic security concerns amidst ongoing discussions of foreign military aid to Ukraine (RIA Novosti).
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RIA Novosti

ВСУ атаковали жилые дома в курском Рыльске

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RIA Novosti

В здании ЦДМ на Лубянке прогремел взрыв

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09:49⇢Lubyanka Explosion Highlights Security Concerns

⌨Russian media continues to focus on domestic security, with the fire at the Ust-Luga terminal now extinguished (Interfax.ru, NTV.ru) and the UN reacting to the recent attack on the Kursk Nuclear Plant (RT). A significant new development is an explosion at a Moscow shopping center on Lubyanka (RBC.ru, RIA Novosti). Separately, headlines report the US approval of thousands of extended-range missiles for Ukraine (The Moscow Times) and President Trump's call for an end to "senseless killings" (Vesti).
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RIA Novosti

В здании ЦДМ на Лубянке прогремел взрыв, погиб человек

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RIA Novosti

"Теперь действуем по-другому". С чем под Сумами столкнулись "черные береты"

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11:24⇢Central Children's World Incident

⌨Russian media is predominantly focused on the unfolding incident at the Central Children's World in Moscow, detailing a helium cylinder explosion that caused injuries and a preliminary fatality, leading to the store's temporary closure (Kommersant, Lenta.ru, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS, Vesti). Coverage also touches upon military developments, with Russian forces reportedly liberating Filia (Izvestia), and diplomatic efforts, as Lavrov accuses the West of obstructing Ukraine peace talks (The Moscow Times English).
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RIA Novosti

Россия и Украина провели обмен пленными

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RIA Novosti

Москва и Киев провели обмен пленными

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RIA Novosti

"Теперь действуем по-другому". С чем под Сумами столкнулись "черные береты"

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13:25⇢The Return of the Prisoners

⌨Russian media prominently reports on a significant prisoner exchange with Ukraine, where 146 individuals were returned on both sides (Interfax.ru, Izvestia, Kommersant, RBC.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Diplomatic discussions around Ukraine continue, with Lavrov accusing Zelensky of 'playing games' concerning a meeting and Russia proposing higher-level delegations for talks in Istanbul (RT, TASS). Putin's upcoming visit to China is also noted (Lenta.ru), alongside reports of a doctor shortage domestically (The Moscow Times).
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RIA Novosti

Статус Зеленского, вопрос территорий и цели России. Лавров дал интервью телеканалу NBC

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RIA Novosti

"Теперь действуем по-другому". С чем под Сумами столкнулись "черные береты"

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14:50⇢Conditional Existence

⌨Russian media is currently dominated by Foreign Minister Lavrov's latest statements on Ukraine. He affirms Russia's "de facto" recognition of Zelensky as head of the regime and willingness to meet (Kommersant, NTV.ru, RBC.ru). However, Lavrov also states Ukraine's right to exist is conditional on fulfilling President Putin's terms (The Moscow Times, TASS). He further claims the US seeks diplomacy while the EU pushes for war (RT). The recent prisoner exchange is still noted (Interfax.ru, Izvestia, Rossiyskaya Gazeta).
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17:09⇢Lavrov's Diplomatic Stances and Concessions

⌨Russian media continues to prominently feature Foreign Minister Lavrov's statements on Ukraine, emphasizing his call for Ukraine to respect choices of people who chose Russia (Izvestia) and accusing a US journalist of unsubstantiated claims (Lenta.ru). Lavrov maintains the US seeks diplomacy while the EU pushes for war (RT). Additionally, US Vice President Vance reportedly notes significant Russian concessions on Ukraine (The Moscow Times (English)), and experts claim an "undoubted victory" for Putin following his meeting with Trump (NTV.ru). Discussions also touch upon "painful bargaining" for detained citizens (TASS) and the recent prisoner exchange (Interfax.ru).
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RIA Novosti

Российские войска расширили зону контроля на Краснолиманском направлении

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19:53⇢Return of the Captives

⌨Russian media extensively covers the recent prisoner exchange, with planes carrying returned Russian soldiers landing in the Moscow region (Izvestia, Lenta.ru). Officials also exchanged letters from captives (TASS). This builds on earlier reports of the 146-for-146 exchange (Interfax.ru). Concurrently, Foreign Minister Lavrov's statements on Ukraine's conditional right to exist (The Moscow Times) and Hungary's call for Zelensky to cease threats (RBC.ru) continue discussions on diplomatic relations and the ongoing conflict. Putin's upcoming China visit is also noted (RT).
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