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24.12.2024

24.12.2024The Day The Ship Split By Spain

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 24.12.2024.

It displays 216 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

24.12.2024The Day The Ship Split By Spain
Morning reports focused on explosions near Rostov airfield and the withdrawal of the polygamy fatwa by Russian Muslim authorities. By midday, attention shifted to the sinking of Russian cargo vessel Ursa Major between Spain and Algeria, with two crew members missing. The incident prompted immediate investigation by Russian authorities.

The government announced a cryptocurrency mining ban in ten regions until 2031, while telecom operators began implementing restrictions on international calls. The Finance Ministry rejected proposed 2% mortgages for military personnel, despite reports of 440,000 new military contracts signed this year.

Evening coverage centered on Putin's meeting with Tajikistan's leadership in St. Petersburg, while media discussed preparation of new U.S. sanctions against Russia's energy sector, described as Biden's "farewell strike." The day concluded with reports of seasonal navigation restriction violations by tankers in the Kerch Strait.
24.12.2024
00:09

00:41Rostov Airfield Explosions

The newspapers report on explosions near Rostov airfield (Lenta) while field medics work under artillery fire in Selidovo (Komsomolskaya Pravda). New developments include Israel's first acknowledgment of involvement in Hamas leader Haniyeh's assassination (RBC), and Danish parliament's criticism of Trump's Greenland purchase statements (Izvestia). Putin heads to St. Petersburg for informal CIS summit (TASS), while former US President Bill Clinton is hospitalized with high fever (Vesti).
02:15
RIA Novosti

В Киеве прогремели взрывы

02:15

05:05Mining Ban Hits Ten Regions

The newspapers report on several new military and domestic decisions. The Defense Ministry claims downing four Ukrainian drones over Russian regions (Izvestia), while explosions are reported in Kyiv (RIA). The government has banned cryptocurrency mining in ten regions until 2031 (RBC, Vesti). The Finance Ministry rejected mortgage benefits for military operation participants (Lenta), and the Russian Muslim authority withdrew its polygamy fatwa (NTV, Meduza).
05:35
RIA Novosti

Детей мигрантов начнут тестировать на знание языка в апреле 2025 года

05:35
05:43
RIA Novosti

Удар с тыла. Киевом решили пожертвовать ради дружбы с Москвой

05:43
05:59
RIA Novosti

Российское судно затонуло в Средиземном море

05:59
05:59

06:58Mediterranean Explosion Sinks Russian Ship

The newspapers report extensively on a Russian vessel Ursa Major sinking in the Mediterranean Sea after an explosion between Spain and Algeria (Gazeta, Lenta, RBC, RIA). Another major development is the Russian Muslim authority's official withdrawal of its polygamy fatwa (Interfax, NTV, RT). Reports also indicate authorities are discussing potential blocking of messenger calls (Kommersant, Meduza, Moscow Times).
07:35
RIA Novosti

В Средиземном море затонул российский сухогруз

07:35
08:08
08:39
08:47

08:49Mediterranean Ship Explosion Claims Two

The newspapers extensively report on a Russian cargo ship sinking in the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Algeria, with two crew members missing (Izvestia, Lenta, NTV, RBC, RIA, Gazeta). The Central Bank warns against lowering key interest rates (Meduza), while authorities arrested an employee at a restricted facility for alleged espionage for Ukraine (TASS). Environmental concerns emerge with reports of eleven dead dolphins found on Krasnodar Territory shores (Vesti).
09:04
RIA Novosti

ФСБ задержала сотрудника режимного предприятия за передачу данных Украине

09:04
09:11
09:19
RIA Novosti

Удар с тыла. Киевом решили пожертвовать ради дружбы с Москвой

09:19
09:27
RIA Novosti

Войска "Запада" улучшили тактическое положение в зоне спецоперации

09:27
09:43
RIA Novosti

Российские группировки войск улучшили позиции в зоне спецоперации

09:43
09:59
RIA Novosti

Пять группировок российских войск улучшили позиции в зоне спецоперации

09:59
10:24

11:03Kremlin Slams Door On Talks

The newspapers heavily report on Ukraine negotiations, with Kremlin spokesperson Peskov stating no progress towards talks (Kommersant, Izvestia, RBC). Russian military claims advances in multiple sectors and heavy Ukrainian losses near Kursk (RIA, TASS), while media discusses Ukrainian missile capabilities (Gazeta). Hungarian PM Orban makes predictions about conflict timeline (Lenta), while Russian cargo vessel Ursa Major sinks in Mediterranean (Interfax).
11:43
11:59
RIA Novosti

ВС России нанесли удары по подразделениям 14 бригад противника в Курской области

11:59
12:31
12:55
13:11
13:51

13:53Biden Prepares Energy Sanctions Farewell

The newspapers heavily report on Biden's preparation of new sanctions against Russia's energy sector, described as a "farewell strike on Putin's military coffers" (WP, Meduza, RBC, Interfax). Central Bank projects peak inflation for April 2025 (Kommersant), while Medvedev claims 440,000 new military contracts signed this year (TASS). The Moscow Times reports on a criminal investigation into Black Sea oil spill cleanup, while RT announces a 15-year sentence for US citizen Eugene Spector on espionage charges.
13:59
RIA Novosti

СК завел дело против гражданина Норвегии за преступления в Курской области

13:59
14:23
RIA Novosti

Около 440 тысяч россиян за год заключили контракт с Минобороны

14:23
14:31
RIA Novosti

Около 440 тысяч россиян за год заключили контракт на военную службу

14:31
14:39
15:03

15:29Moscow Blocks Foreign Calls

The newspapers highlight Biden's preparation of new sanctions against Russia's energy sector (Kommersant, WP, RBC). Russian telecom operators are working on blocking international calls to combat fraud (Gazeta, TASS), while Moscow residents receive earthquake warnings (Lenta). Defense Ministry reports 440,000 new military contracts this year (RIA), and emergency services face criticism over Anapa disaster response (Svoboda).
15:35
16:23
16:39
RIA Novosti

Ространснадзор выявил нарушения при проверке ЧП с танкерами в Керчи

16:39
16:47
RIA Novosti

Ространснадзор выявил нарушения сезонных ограничений при проверке ЧП с танкерами

16:47

16:57Sinking Tankers Broke Winter Rules

The newspapers extensively report on violations by tankers that sank in the Kerch Strait, with transport authorities confirming seasonal navigation restrictions were breached (Gazeta, RIA, TASS, Vesti). In parallel, Russian media discusses YouTube access disruptions (Meduza), while the Central Bank releases first-time data on facial recognition and QR-code payments (RBC). Ukraine reportedly receives initial funds from frozen Russian assets, prompting Moscow's legal response threats (RT).
17:27
RIA Novosti

Путин встретился с президентом Таджикистана перед неформальным саммитом СНГ

17:27
17:43
17:51
RIA Novosti

Путин на переговорах с Рахмоном назвал Таджикистан надежным союзником России

17:51
19:27

19:29Tajikistan Pledges Moscow Alliance

The newspapers report extensively on Putin's meeting with Tajikistan's leadership, declaring it a reliable ally (RIA, Izvestia). Major banks are lowering deposit rates (Gazeta), while Moscow faces significant energy deficit costs of 0.5 trillion rubles (RBC). Former Austrian Foreign Minister Kneissl's statements about Nord Stream sabotage generate coverage (Lenta, Vesti), while YouTube access continues to face disruptions in Russia (Svoboda, Meduza).
22:07
22:15
RIA Novosti

В Киеве прогремели взрывы

22:15

22:49US Cruiser Fires On Own Jets

The newspapers report extensively on a US Navy incident where a missile cruiser targeted its own F/A-18 jets during operations against Houthis (RT, Gazeta). The Central Bank announces new control measures for transfers and digital ruble operations (RBC, Vesti), while explosions are reported in Kyiv (RIA). Putin transfers beverage company assets to state property management (TASS), as the White House contemplates new energy sector sanctions (Interfax, Kommersant).